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Birth Defect Lawyers

When a baby is born with a serious medical issue parents may end up paying medical bills. If your child has a birth defect that was caused by medical malpractice or by exposure to certain drugs, you may be able to claim compensation.

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

Causes of Birth Defects

Some birth defects happen because of changes in genes or the chromosomes. These conditions can be passed on from parents with these abnormalities or can result from mutations in a fertilized egg. These problems can affect the way that the body functions or is formed. These genetic issues could be serious or minor.

There are also birth defects caused by things in the environment during the fetal stage. Chemicals and toxins (such as those found in industrial solvents (such as benzene) and trichloroethylene (used in dry cleaning, and perchloroethylene (used in painting and metal degreasing) can cause birth defects. This can also include exposure to heavy metals, such as mercury, arsenic, or lead employed in the production and power plants. These harmful substances are referred to as teratogens and can cause serious harm to a developing baby.

Medical professionals may cause birth defect law firms defects due to negligence. For instance they may fail to identify or treat a mother's health issue during pregnancy or after the baby is born. A doctor could be negligent if he or she prescribes medication that can cause birth defects or incorrectly administers a medication. Medical malpractice lawsuits are filed against the doctor responsible for the error. A birth injury lawsuit may be brought against an employer who places pregnant workers in a position that exposes them to a harmful substance.

Medical Malpractice

Birth defects are structural changes to the body that have negative consequences on the way it functions or appears. According to the CDC these conditions can affect any part or body.

Parents often want to understand why a birth defect was created. Medical negligence or exposure to teratogen-related chemicals are the most frequently cited causes. A birth defect lawyer with years of experience can assist families in investigating the causes of birth defects, and file a suit against those who are responsible.

Medical malpractice cases involving birth injuries typically have a statute of limitation of only one year. This means that parents have to act quickly upon identifying a birth defect and linking it to the underlying cause of the injury. This includes collecting bills and receipts, payment from credit cards and other evidence that can support the claim for compensation.

Although it would be ideal to have more time for grieving the traumatic experience of learning that a child was born with an injury or defect at birth but this isn't an option in a legal case. This is why it is critical to consult a skilled birth defect lawyer and a birth injury lawyer who will take care of all the preceding steps in a timely manner.

Product Liability

Modern technology and medical advancements have greatly reduced the risk associated with birth. However, birth accidents and birth defects are possible. If your child sustained an injury because of the negligence or inattention of an medical professional during labor, pregnancy or birth, you could be entitled to financial compensation for your loss.

Levy Konigsberg's lawyers for birth defects can assist you in determining whether you have a valid reason to pursue a lawsuit against the doctor, hospital, and other parties involved. Our team has the knowledge and resources to defend your rights. This includes the services of scientific and medical experts who can detect and connect the condition of your child with chemical exposure.

Birth defects can be severe or mild and impact the child's life expectancy appearance, appearance, as well as the quality of life. If your child's condition was a result of medical negligence, or by exposure to prescription drugs chemical substances, toxic chemicals, or environmental circumstances, our firm can provide you with expert insight and advice on the merits of a claim. Contact us today to begin the process of seeking compensation for your losses. We will review your case for free of charge and without obligation. We only earn money if we succeed in your case or settle it.

Exposure to Toxics

In the course of their work or their environment, many people are exposed daily to toxins day. Unfortunately, some of these chemicals have been found to cause birth defects (teratogens) and may cause harm to babies. Parents who believe that their child has a birth defect that is related to exposure to chemicals might be entitled to compensation.

Exposure to chemicals during pregnancy is among the main causes of birth defects. Certain substances, such as harmful solvents in the semiconductor industry are believed to cause birth defects in infants who are not yet born. Our firm has dealt with cases against some of the largest companies in this industry, and won billions in settlement agreements.

In the utero period, exposure to organic solvents like toluene Trichloroethylene (TCE), and tetrachloroethylene (PCE), along with benzene and vinyl chloride at Camp Lejeune, are known to increase the risk of children developing birth defects and hematopoietic tumors. Additionally, prescription medicines like selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) have been shown to be associated with various birth defects.

Victoria Phillips is a Partner at Phillips & Paolicelli. She is a specialist in complex litigation involving product liability including birth defect lawsuits and corporate defendants that cause suffering and pain for families whose lives are devastated by their wrongful conduct. She is a graduate of Williams College and Columbia Law School and is licensed to the practice of law in New York and New Jersey.