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Birth Defect Lawyers

When a child is born with a serious medical issue, parents may find themselves burdened with medical bills. If you believe that your child's birth defect was the result of negligence in the medical field or exposure to certain drugs, then you could be entitled to compensation.

A Hudson, NY lawyer for birth defects can assist you to get justice.

Birth Defects and Causes

Certain birth defects are caused due to changes in the genes or chromosomes. These issues can be passed down from parents who have these issues or could result from new mutations that occur in fertilized eggs. These issues can affect how the body is created or the way that the body functions. These genetic issues could be minor or severe.

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

Medical professionals may cause birth defects due to negligence. For instance they may not identify or treat a mother's illness during pregnancy, or even after the baby is born. A doctor could be negligent if prescribes medication that could cause birth defects or negligently administers a medicine. Medical malpractice claims may be brought against the doctor responsible for the error. A birth injury lawsuit may also be brought against an employer if they expose a pregnant employee to harmful substances.

Medical Malpractice

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

Parents often want to understand the cause of a birth defect. The most frequent causes of these diseases are medical negligence or exposure to teratogen chemicals. A knowledgeable birth defect lawyer can help families to investigate the causes of birth defects and pursue a lawsuit against those responsible.

Birth injuries usually have a limitation period that is only one year. Parents must take action quickly when they discover a birth defect law firms defect and then connect it with the injury. Documenting receipts, bills, and credit card transactions, along with other evidence, can assist in supporting your claim for compensation.

While it would be nice to have more time taking the shock of finding out that a child was born with a birth injury or defect but this isn't an option in a legal claim. This is why it is crucial to partner with a skilled birth defect lawyer and a birth injury lawyer who can manage all the preceding steps in a timely manner.

Product Liability

Modern technology and medical advances have greatly reduced the risks associated with childbirth. Birth defects and injuries are still possible. If your child suffered an injury due to the negligence or inattention of medical professionals during labor, birth and delivery, you may be entitled to financial compensation to compensate your expenses.

A birth defect lawyer from Levy Konigsberg LLP can help you determine whether or not you have grounds for a lawsuit against the doctor, hospital, and other parties responsible. Our team has the resources and experience to defend your rights. This includes the services of specialized medical and scientific experts who can determine and connect the medical conditions of your child's with exposure to chemicals.

Birth defects can vary in severity and can affect the appearance of a child's face, quality of life, as well as their expected longevity. If your child's condition was a result of medical negligence or exposure to prescription drugs chemical substances, toxic chemicals, or environmental factors, our firm will provide expert advice and guidance on the advantages of a claim. Contact us now to begin the process of recovering compensation for your damages. We are able to review your case for free of cost and with no obligation. We only earn money if we succeed in your case or settle it.

Toxic Exposure

Many people are exposed chemicals and toxic substances on a every day basis as a result of their work or surroundings. Unfortunately some of these chemicals can cause birth defect (teratogens), and can harm babies. Parents who believe that the birth defect of their child is related to chemical exposure could be eligible for compensation.

The exposure to chemicals during pregnancy is among the most significant causes of birth defects. Certain substances include toxic solvents, such as those used in the industry of manufacturing semiconductors have been proven to cause a variety of birth defects in children who are not yet born. Our firm has handled cases against some of the biggest companies in this sector and secured billions of dollars in settlement agreements.

It is well known that in utero exposures to organic solvents such as tetrachloroethylene, and toluene (TCE), as well the exposure to benzene and Vinyl chloride at Camp Lejeune can increase the chance of developing cancers in children, including hematopoietic and birth defects. SSRIs and other prescription drugs including selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) have also been linked to a variety of 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 suffering and pain of families who have suffered through their negligence. She is a graduate of Williams College and Columbia Law School, and is admitted to practice law in New York and New Jersey.