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Birth Defect Lawyers

When a baby is born with a serious medical condition parents may end up paying medical expenses. If you believe that your child's birth defect was the result of negligence in the medical field or exposure to certain drugs, you may be entitled to compensation.

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

Causes of Birth Defects

Certain birth defects are the result of mutations in genes or the chromosomes. These problems can be passed down from parents who have these disorders or result from a new mutation in the fertilized ovum. These issues can affect the way the body is formed or the way in which the body functions. These genetic issues can be either mild or severe.

There are also birth defects that are caused by the environmental factors during fetal development. Chemicals and toxins, such as the ones found in industrial solvents (such as benzene) and trichloroethylene (used in dry cleaning, and perchloroethylene used in degreasing metals and painting) can cause birth defects. This can also include exposure to heavy metals like lead, arsenic or mercury used in the manufacture and power plants. These harmful substances are referred as teratogens. They can cause serious damage to the growing baby.

A medical professional may cause a birth defect through negligence, such as failing to diagnose or treat the mother's health issue during pregnancy or after the child is born. A doctor could be negligent if they prescribe medication that can cause birth defects, or administer medication incorrectly. Medical malpractice claims can be brought against the doctor who caused the error. A birth injury lawsuit could also be brought against a company if they expose a pregnant employee to harmful substances.

Medical Malpractice

Birth defects are changes in the structure of the body that have negative effects on its function or appearance. The severity of these conditions varies and can affect any part of the body according to the CDC.

When the child is born with a birth defect parents usually want to know how the condition was created. The most commonly cited causes of these disorders are medical negligence or exposure to teratogen chemical. A seasoned birth defect lawyer can help families to investigate the causes of birth defects and bring a lawsuit against the parties responsible.

In the majority of instances, the statute of limitations for medical malpractice cases involving birth injuries is just one year. Parents must take action quickly when they spot an anomaly in the birth, and link it to the injury. This means gathering bills, receipts, credit card payments as well as other evidence to support the claim for compensation.

Although it would be nice to have more time for taking the shock of finding out that a child was born with a birth injury or defect however, this is not an option in an official case. This is why it is crucial to find a reputable birth defect attorney and a birth injury attorney who can handle the preceding steps promptly.

Product Liability

Modern technology and medicine has greatly reduced the risk of childbirth. However, birth defects and injuries are still possible. If your child suffered an injury as a result of the negligence or inattention of a medical professional during pregnancy, labor and birth, you could be legally entitled to financial compensation to cover your loss.

Levy Konigsberg's lawyers for birth defects can help you determine whether you have a valid reason to sue the doctor, hospital and other parties involved. Our team is equipped with the knowledge and resources needed to safeguard your rights, including the assistance of specialized medical and scientific experts to discover and link your child's illness with chemical exposure or other environmental factors.

Birth defects can vary in severity, and affect the lifespan of a child appearance, appearance, as well as quality of life. If your child's condition was the result of medical malpractice or exposure to prescription medication chemical substances, toxic chemicals, or environmental factors, our firm will provide you with expert insight and advice on the benefits of a claim. Contact us now to begin the process of obtaining the compensation you deserve for your losses. We will examine your case at no charge and without obligation. We only get paid when we win your case or settle it.

Toxic Exposure

In the course of their work or the environment they work in, many people are exposed to harmful substances every day. Unfortunately, some of these chemicals are known to cause birth defects (teratogens) and can harm babies. Parents who believe that their child's birth defect is due to exposure to chemicals may be eligible for compensation.

One of the most frequent birth defects that can be caused by chemical exposure during pregnancy. Certain of these substances, including toxic solvents used in the semiconductor manufacturing industry have been proven to cause a range of birth defects in unborn children. Our firm has handled several cases against the largest corporations around the world in these matters, resulting in billions of dollars in settlement agreements.

It is known that exposure to organic solvents such as tetrachloroethylene and toluene (TCE) as well as the exposure to benzene and Vinyl chloride at Camp Lejeune can increase the likelihood of developing childhood cancers including hematopoietic, and birth defects. Additionally, prescription medicines such as selective serotonin-reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) have been shown to be associated with various 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 the distress and suffering of families who's lives have been destroyed through their negligence. She graduated from Williams College and Columbia Law School and is licensed to practice law in New York and New Jersey.