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Birth Defect Lawyers

If a baby is born with a serious medical condition parents could be covered in medical bills. If you believe that your child's birth defect was the result of negligence in the medical field or exposure certain medications, then you could be entitled to compensation.

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

Birth Defects and Causes

Some birth defects happen because of genetic changes or chromosomes. These disorders can be passed down from parents who have these disorders or result from new mutations in a fertilized egg. These issues can alter the way that the body functions or is formed. These genetic problems 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 those in industrial solvents (such as benzene) and trichloroethylene (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, and other heavy metals in the manufacturing process or in power plants. These harmful substances, known as teratogens cause serious harm to a growing baby.

A medical professional may cause a birth defect through incompetence, for example, not diagnosing or treating the mother's health issue during pregnancy or after the child is born. A doctor could be negligent if he or prescribes a medication that may cause birth defects or improperly administers a medication. A medical malpractice lawsuit may be filed against the doctor who committed the negligence. A birth injury lawsuit could also be brought against an employer who places a pregnant worker in a situation that exposes them to dangerous substances.

Medical Malpractice

Birth defects are structural changes in the body, which negatively impact its appearance or function. These conditions can be severe and can affect any area of the body, according to the CDC.

Parents often want to understand the cause of a birth defect. Medical negligence or exposure to teratogen chemicals are among the most frequent causes. A knowledgeable birth defect lawyer can assist families discover the causes of birth defects and pursue a lawsuit against those accountable.

In most cases, the statute of limitations for medical malpractice cases involving birth injury is only one year. This means that parents have to act quickly once they have identified an anomaly in the birth and determining the underlying cause of the injury. This includes gathering invoices, receipts, credit card payments as well as other evidence to support the claim for compensation.

It would be beneficial to have more time to process the traumatic moment of finding out that an infant has an injury or defect that is a result of birth however this is not an option when it comes to filing a legal claim. It is important to consult with a seasoned birth defect lawyer and a birth injury lawyer who is able to handle the preceding steps in a timely fashion.

Product Liability

Modern technology and medical advancements have significantly reduced the risks associated with childbirth. Birth defects and injuries are still possible. If you believe that medical professionals were negligent or negligent during the delivery, pregnancy or labor, your child may have suffered an injury. You may be entitled to compensation for your losses.

Levy Konigsberg's birth defect lawyers can assist you in determining whether you have the right to sue the doctor, hospital and other parties involved. Our team has the knowledge and resources to defend your rights, including the assistance of highly trained medical and scientific experts to identify and connect your child's condition with chemical exposure or other environmental factors.

Birth defects can be severe or mild and impact a child's life expectancy appearance, appearance and the quality of life. If your child's illness was a result of medical negligence or exposure to prescription medications chemical substances, toxic chemicals, or environmental elements, our firm is able to provide you with expert insight and guidance on the merits of a claim. Contact us today to start the process of seeking compensation for your damages. We are able to review your case for free of charge and without obligation. We only get paid in the event that we win or settle your case.

Toxic Exposure

In the course of their work or their environment Many people are exposed to toxins every day. Unfortunately certain chemicals have been proven to cause birth defects (teratogens) and can harm babies. Parents who believe that their child's birth defect is related to chemical exposure could be qualified for compensation.

One of the most common causes of birth defects is exposure to chemicals during pregnancy. Certain of these chemicals, including harmful solvents in the semiconductor industry are known to cause birth defects in infants who are not yet born. Our firm has handled cases involving some of the biggest companies in this field and has won billions in settlement agreements.

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

Victoria Phillips is a Partner at Phillips & Paolicelli. She is a specialist in complicated product liability litigation birth defect lawsuits, corporate defendants who cause suffering and pain for families whose lives are devastated by their negligence. She graduated from Williams College and Columbia Law School, and is admitted to practice law in New York and New Jersey.