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Birth Defect Lawyers

Parents may be overwhelmed by medical bills when a baby is ill at birth. If you believe that your child's birth defect was caused by negligence in the medical field or exposure certain medications, then you could be entitled to compensation.

A Hudson, NY birth defects lawyer can assist you in pursuing justice.

Birth Defects and Causes

Certain birth defects can occur as a result of genetic changes or the chromosomes. These issues may be passed down from parents with these defects, or they can result from a new mutation in the fertilized ovum. These issues may affect the way the body functions or is formed. These genetic problems could be either minor or severe.

Birth defects can be caused by environmental factors during the fetal growth. Chemicals and toxins, such as the ones found in industrial solvents (such as benzene) or trichloroethylene, which is used in dry cleaning, and perchloroethylene (used in painting and metal degreasing) can cause birth defects. These can also lead to exposure to arsenic, lead mercury or other heavy metals that are used in the manufacturing process or in power plants. These harmful substances, known as teratogens cause serious harm to a developing baby.

Medical professionals may cause birth defects due to negligence. For instance they may fail to diagnose or treat a mother's health issue during pregnancy or after the child is delivered. A doctor may be negligent if he or prescribes a medication that may cause a birth defect or negligently administers a medicine. A medical malpractice claim may be filed against the doctor who committed the negligence. A birth injury lawsuit may also be brought against a company if they expose a pregnant employee to harmful substances.

Medical Malpractice

Birth defects are structural changes to the body that can have an adverse impact on its function or appearance. These conditions can be severe and can affect any area of the body, according to the CDC.

When a child is born with a birth defect parents usually want to know how the condition developed. Medical negligence or exposure to teratogen chemical substances are the most commonly cited causes. A seasoned birth defect lawyer can assist families to investigate the causes of birth defects and pursue a lawsuit against those accountable.

Birth injuries typically have a limitation period of only 1 year. Parents must act swiftly once they find a birth defect, and link it to the injury. Collecting receipts, bills and credit card payments as well as other evidence, will aid in proving your claim for compensation.

While it would be ideal to have more time for processing the trauma of learning that a child is born with a birth injury or defect but this isn't an option in a legal case. It is important to consult with a seasoned birth defect and birth injury lawyer who can manage the preceding steps in a timely fashion.

Product Liability

Modern technology and medical advances have greatly reduced the risks associated with birth. However birth injuries and birth defects are possible. If you believe medical professionals were negligent or negligent during the delivery, pregnancy or labor, your child could have suffered a traumatic injury. You may be entitled to compensation for your losses.

A birth defect lawyer at Levy Konigsberg, LLP can help you determine whether or not you have grounds to bring a suit against the doctor, hospital, and other parties accountable. Our team is equipped with the knowledge and resources required to protect your rights, including the assistance of specialized medical and scientific experts to identify and link your child's illness with exposure to chemicals or other environmental factors.

Birth defects can be severe or mild, and affect the lifespan of a child appearance, appearance and quality of life. Our firm is able to provide expert advice and guidance regarding the merits of a claim if your child's condition is caused by medical negligence, prescription medications, toxic chemical exposure, or environmental factors. Contact us today to begin the process of obtaining compensation for your losses. We will review your case free of charge or obligation. We only get paid if we win or settle your case.

Exposure to Toxics

As a result of their jobs or working environment Many people are exposed to harmful substances every day. Unfortunately, some of these chemicals have been proven to cause birth defects (teratogens) and can harm babies. Parents who believe their child has an issue with birth due to exposure to chemicals could be qualified for compensation.

One of the most frequent causes of birth defects is chemical exposure during pregnancy. Certain substances, such as toxic solvents used in the semiconductor industry are known to cause birth defects in newborn babies. Our firm has handled cases involving some of the largest companies in this sector and has secured billions of dollars in settlement agreements.

It is known that exposure to organic solvents, like tetrachloroethylene, and toluene (TCE) as well as benzene and Vinyl Chloride at Camp Lejeune can increase the likelihood of developing childhood cancers including hematopoietic and birth defects. Additionally, prescription medications such as selective serotonin-reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) have been proven to be linked with a variety of birth defects.

Victoria Phillips is a Partner at Phillips & Paolicelli. She concentrates on complex litigation involving product liability, birth defect lawsuits and corporate defendants who cause pain and suffering to families whose lives have been devastated due to their negligence. She graduated from Williams College and Columbia Law School and is licensed to practice law in New York and New Jersey.