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Birth Defect Lawyers

Parents can be overwhelmed with medical bills when their baby is ill at birth. If your child is suffering from a birth defect that was caused through medical negligence or exposure to certain drugs, you could be eligible for compensation.

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

The causes of birth defects

Some birth defects happen because of genetic changes or chromosomes. These issues may be passed down from parents with these abnormalities or result from a new mutation in the fertilized ovum. These issues can affect how the body is created or how the body functions. These genetic issues could be minor or serious.

Birth problems can be caused by environmental factors during the fetal growth. Chemicals and toxins, such as those found in industrial solvents (such as benzene) as well as trichloroethylene that is used in dry cleaning, and perchloroethylene (used in painting and metal degreasing) can cause birth defects. This can also include exposure to heavy metals like mercury, arsenic, or lead employed in the production and power plants. These toxic substances are known as teratogens and may cause serious harm to the developing baby.

A medical professional may cause a birth defect due to incompetence, for example, failing to diagnose or treat the mother's health issue during pregnancy or after the baby is born. A doctor could be negligent if prescribes medication that could cause a birth defect, or improperly administers a medication. A medical malpractice claim can be brought against the doctor who caused the error. A birth injury lawsuit may also be brought against an employer who puts pregnant workers in a situation where they are exposed toxic substances.

Medical Malpractice

Birth defects are structural changes to the body that can negatively affect its appearance or function. According to the CDC the conditions could affect any body part.

Parents often want to know why a birth defect was created. The most commonly cited causes of these diseases are medical negligence or exposure to teratogen chemical. A birth defect lawyer with experience can assist families in investigating the causes of birth defects and bring a lawsuit against those who are responsible.

In the majority of cases, the statute of limitations for medical malpractice cases involving birth defect lawsuit injury is just one year. This means that parents have to act quickly upon identifying the birth defect and determining the underlying cause of the injury. Documenting receipts, bills, and credit card payment records, along with other evidence, can assist in supporting your claim for compensation.

It would be beneficial to have more time to process the traumatizing moment of finding out that an infant has an injury or birth defect however this is not an option when you are attempting to file a legal claim. It is crucial to find a skilled birth defect and birth injury lawyer who can take care of the preceding steps quickly.

Product Liability

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

A birth defect lawyer from Levy Konigsberg LLP will assist you in determining whether or not you're eligible to bring a suit against the doctor, hospital, and other parties responsible. Our team has the expertise and resources to safeguard your rights. This includes the services of specialized medical and scientific experts who can identify and connect the condition of your child with chemical exposure.

Birth defects can range in severity, and can impact the appearance of a child, their quality of life, and expected lifespan. If your child's illness was caused by medical malpractice, or by exposure to prescription medication or toxic chemicals, or environmental factors, our firm can provide you with professional advice and guidance on the advantages of a claim. Contact us today to begin the process of obtaining compensation for your injuries. We can review your case free of charge and without obligation. We only receive payment if we succeed in your case or settle it.

Toxic Exposure

In the course of their work or the environment they work in People are exposed daily to toxins day. Unfortunately certain chemicals are known to cause birth defects (teratogens) and may cause harm to babies. Parents who believe that their child's birth defect is related to exposure to chemicals may be entitled to compensation.

One of the main birth defects that can be caused by exposure to chemicals during pregnancy. Some of these substances, like toxic solvents used in the semiconductor industry are believed to cause birth defects in babies born without. Our firm has handled cases against several of the largest companies in this field, and won billions in settlement agreements.

It is well-known that in utero exposures to organic solvents, like tetrachloroethylene, and toluene (TCE) and vinyl chloride and benzene at Camp Lejeune can increase the likelihood of developing childhood cancers including hematopoietic, and birth defects. SSRIs and other prescription medications, such as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), have also been linked with a variety of 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 to families whose lives are devastated due to their negligence. She graduated from Williams College and Columbia Law School, and is admitted to the practice of law in New York and New Jersey.