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Birth Defect Lawyers

Parents can be overwhelmed by medical bills when a baby is sick at birth. If you believe that the birth defect of your child was caused by negligence on the part of a doctor or exposure to certain medications, then you could be entitled to compensation.

A Hudson, NY birth defects lawyer can help you pursue justice.

Birth Defects and Causes

Some birth defects happen because of genetic changes or chromosomes. These issues can be passed on from parents with these abnormalities or result from a new mutation in the fertilized ovum. These issues can affect the way the body develops or how the body works. These genetic problems can be minor or severe.

Birth defects can be caused by environmental factors during fetal growth. These include toxins and chemicals such as those in industrial solvents such as benzene, the trichloroethylene (used in dry cleaning) and perchloroethylene (used to strip paint and in painting and degreasing of metals). This can also include exposure to heavy metals such as mercury, arsenic, or lead used in manufacturing and power plants. These toxic substances are known as teratogens. They can cause serious harm to a growing baby.

A medical professional could cause a birth defect due to incompetence, for example, not diagnosing or treating the mother's health issues during pregnancy or after the baby is born. A doctor can be negligent when they prescribe medications that can cause birth defects, or administer medication improperly. A medical malpractice claim may be filed against the doctor who committed the negligence. A birth injury lawsuit could be filed against an employer who places a pregnant worker in a position where they are exposed to toxic substances.

Medical Malpractice

Birth defects are structural changes within the body, which negatively impact its appearance or function. According to the CDC the conditions could be affecting any body part or.

Parents often want to understand how a birth defect developed. The most frequent causes of these disorders are medical negligence or exposure to teratogen chemicals. A birth defect lawyer with years of experience can assist families in investigating the causes of birth defects and bring a lawsuit against the responsible parties.

In most instances, the statute of limitations for medical malpractice cases involving birth injuries is only one year. Parents need to act quickly after identifying the birth defect and linking it to the underlying cause of the injury. The collection of receipts, bills, and credit card payments as well as other evidence, can help you support your claim for compensation.

While it is nice to have more time for dealing with the shock of discovering that a child was born with an injury or defect at birth, this is not an option for filing a legal claim. It is essential to consult with a seasoned birth defect lawyer who can handle each step in a timely manner.

Product Liability

Modern technology and medicine has greatly decreased the risks of childbirth. However birth defects and injuries are still possible. If your child sustained an injury as a result of the negligence or carelessness of medical professionals during pregnancy, labor and birth, you could be legally entitled to financial compensation for your loss.

Levy Konigsberg's birth defect lawyers can assist you in determining whether you have a valid reason to sue the doctor hospital and other parties involved. Our team has the experience and resources to protect your rights. This includes the assistance of specialized medical and scientific experts who can determine and connect the conditions of your child's with exposure to chemicals.

Birth defects can range in severity and can affect the appearance of a child, their quality of life, and expected life span. If your child's condition was caused by medical malpractice, or by exposure to prescription medication chemical substances, toxic chemicals, or environmental circumstances, our firm can provide you with professional advice and advice on the merits of a lawsuit. Contact us now to start the process of obtaining compensation for your losses. We will review your case without charge or obligation. We only receive payment if we get your case settled or win it.

Toxic Exposure

As part of their job or in their surroundings Many people are exposed to harmful substances every day. Unfortunately some of these chemicals are known to cause birth defects (teratogens) and may cause harm to babies. Parents who believe that their child's birth defect is related to chemical exposure may be qualified for compensation.

Pregnancy-related exposure to chemicals is among the top causes of birth defects. Certain substances include toxic solvents, such as those used in the manufacturing of semiconductors, are known to cause a variety of birth defects in babies. Our firm has successfully handled a number of cases against the biggest companies in the world in these cases, resulting in billions in settlement agreements.

In in utero exposure to organic solvents like toluene Trichloroethylene (TCE) and tetrachloroethylene (PCE), as well as benzene and vinyl chloride at Camp Lejeune, are known to increase the risk of children developing hematopoietic cancers and birth defects. Additionally, prescription medications such as selective serotonin receptor inhibitors (SSRIs) have been proven to be associated with various birth defects.

Victoria Phillips is a Partner at Phillips & Paolicelli. She focuses on complicated product liability litigation including birth defect lawsuits and corporate defendants that cause suffering and pain to families whose lives are devastated by their wrongful conduct. She graduated as a magna cum laude from Williams College and Columbia Law School and is admitted to practice in New York and New Jersey.