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Birth Defect Lawyers

When a child is born with a serious medical issue parents could be covered in medical costs. If your child is suffering from a birth defect that was caused by medical negligence or exposure to certain drugs, you could be entitled to compensation.

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

Causes of Birth Defects

Some birth defects happen because of changes in genes or the chromosomes. These issues may be passed down from parents with these problems, or they can result from a new mutation in a fertilized ovum. These issues can affect how the body is created or the way that the body functions. These genetic issues can be either mild or severe.

Birth problems can be caused by environmental factors during fetal development. These include toxins and chemicals such as those found in industrial solvents such as benzene and Trichloroethylene (used in dry cleaning) and perchloroethylene (used to strip paint, and also in painting and metal degreasing). They can also be exposure to arsenic and lead, mercury, or other heavy metals that are used in the manufacturing process or in power plants. These toxic substances, also called teratogens cause serious harm to a growing baby.

A medical professional could cause a birth defect because of incompetence, for example, failing to diagnose or treat the mother's health condition during pregnancy or after the child is born. A doctor can be negligent when they prescribe medications that may cause birth defects or administer medication in a way that is not correct. A medical malpractice case could be brought against the doctor who committed the error. A birth injury lawsuit may be filed against an employer who places pregnant workers in a situation in which they are exposed to a harmful substance.

Medical Malpractice

Birth defects are structural changes in the body that negatively impact its appearance or function. According to the CDC they can be affecting any body part or.

Parents often want to understand the causes of birth defects. Medical negligence or exposure to teratogen-related chemicals are the most frequently cited causes. A birth defect lawyer with experience can assist families in determining the causes of birth defects and bring a lawsuit against the people responsible.

Medical malpractice cases involving birth injuries usually have a time limit that is only one year. This means that parents need to act quickly after identifying the birth defect and determining the underlying cause of the injury. Gathering bills, receipts and credit card payments, along with other evidence, can help you support your claim for compensation.

It is beneficial to have more time to process the terrifying moment of finding out that a child has a birth defect or injury however this isn't an option when you are attempting to file an official claim. It is important to find a skilled birth defect lawyer and a birth injury lawyer who is able to handle all of the steps before in a timely fashion.

Product Liability

Modern medicine and technology have greatly decreased the risks of childbirth. However birth accidents and birth defects are possible. If you believe that a medical professional was negligent or negligent during the pregnancy, delivery or labor, your child could be suffering an injury. You could be entitled to compensation for your losses.

A birth defect lawyer at Levy Konigsberg, LLP can assist you in determining whether or not you are eligible to bring a suit against the doctor, hospital, and other parties responsible. Our team has the expertise and resources to defend your rights. This includes the services of specialized scientific and medical experts who can identify and connect the condition of your child with chemical exposure.

Birth defects can vary in severity and affect the appearance of a child, their quality of life, and expected lifespan. Our firm will provide you with expert advice and insight into the merits of a case when your child's condition is the result of medical negligence, prescription medication or exposure to toxic chemicals or environmental factors. Contact us now to start the process of obtaining compensation for your losses. We will review your case at no cost or obligation. We only get paid if we are successful in your case or settle it.

Toxic Exposure

Many people are exposed to chemicals and toxins on every day basis as a result of their work or environments. Unfortunately certain toxins can cause birth defects (teratogens) and could cause harm to babies. Parents who believe that the birth defect of their child is a result of exposure to chemicals could be eligible for compensation.

Pregnancy-related exposure to chemicals is among the main causes of birth defects. Some of these substances, like toxic solvents in the semiconductor industry are known to cause birth defects in newborn babies. Our firm has handled cases involving some of the biggest companies in this field and has secured billions of dollars in settlement agreements.

In the utero environment, exposure to organic solvents such as toluene Trichloroethylene (TCE) and tetrachloroethylene (PCE), along with benzene as well as vinyl chloride at Camp Lejeune, are known to increase the risk of developing childhood hemopoietic malformations and cancers. SSRIs as well as other prescription medications like selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), have also been linked to numerous birth defects.

Victoria Phillips is a partner at Phillips & Paolicelli, focusing on the complex litigation involving product liability and birth defect lawsuits against corporations who cause distress and suffering of families who have suffered due to their negligence. She is a graduate of Williams College and Columbia Law School, and is admitted to the practice of law in New York and New Jersey.