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Birth Defect Lawyers

When a baby is born with a serious medical issue, parents may find themselves covered in 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 help you pursue justice.

Causes of Birth Defects

Certain birth defects can occur as a result of changes in genes or the chromosomes. These disorders can be passed down from parents with these abnormalities or can result from new mutations that occur in a fertilized egg. These issues can alter the way that the body functions or is formed. These genetic problems could be serious or minor.

There are also birth defects caused by the environment during fetal development. These include toxins and chemicals like those found in industrial solvents such as benzene and Trichloroethylene (used in dry cleaning), and perchloroethylene (used to strip paint and for painting and degreasing of metals). These include exposure to heavy metals, such as mercury, arsenic, and lead used in manufacturing and power plants. These harmful chemicals, also called teratogens cause serious harm to a developing baby.

A medical professional may cause a birth defect through negligence, such as 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 she prescribes medication that can cause a birth defect or improperly administers a medication. Medical malpractice lawsuits are filed against the doctor who is responsible for the negligence. 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 adversely affect its appearance or function. According to the CDC they can affect any body part or organ.

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

Medical malpractice cases involving birth injuries typically have a statute of limitations of only 1 year. Parents should act swiftly when they discover a birth defect and link it to the injury. This includes gathering invoices, receipts, payments made to credit cards and other evidence that can support the claim for compensation.

It would be beneficial to have more time to process the traumatic moment of learning that a child has a birth defect or injury but this isn't an option when it comes to filing a legal claim. This is why it is crucial to partner with a skilled birth defect lawyer and birth injury attorney who will handle all the preceding steps in a timely manner.

Product Liability

Modern technology and medicine have drastically reduced the risks of childbirth. However birth defect attorney defects and injuries are still possible. If your child suffered an injury due to the negligence or carelessness of an medical professional during labor, birth and birth, you could be entitled to financial compensation for your losses.

A birth defect lawyer from Levy Konigsberg LLP can help you determine whether you have a valid reason to file a lawsuit against the doctor, hospital, and other parties responsible. Our team has the expertise and resources to defend your rights, and includes the services of highly trained medical and scientific experts who can identify and link your child's condition with exposure to chemicals or other environmental factors.

Birth defects can range in severity and affect the appearance of children, their quality of life, and life expectancy. If your child's condition was the result of medical malpractice, or by exposure to prescription medication, toxic chemicals, or environmental elements, our firm is able to provide expert advice and advice on the advantages of a claim. Contact us now to begin the process of getting compensation for your injuries. We can examine your case at no cost and without any obligation. We only get paid when we settle or win your case.

Toxic Exposure

Many people are exposed chemicals and toxins on a daily basis in their work or surroundings. Unfortunately, some of these toxins are known to cause birth defect (teratogens), and can harm babies. Parents who believe that the birth defect of their child is related to exposure to chemicals may be eligible for compensation.

One of the most prevalent causes of birth defects is chemical exposure during pregnancy. Some of these substances including harmful solvents in the semiconductor industry are believed to cause birth defects in newborn babies. Our firm has dealt with cases against some of the biggest companies in this field, and won billions in settlement agreements.

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

Victoria Phillips is a partner at Phillips & Paolicelli, focusing on the complexities of product liability litigation and birth defect lawsuits against corporate defendants who cause the pain and suffering of families who have suffered by their wrongful conduct. She graduated from Williams College and Columbia Law School, and is admitted to the practice of law in New York and New Jersey.