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Birth Defect Lawyers

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

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

Causes of Birth Defects

Some birth defects happen because of mutations in genes or the chromosomes. These disorders can be passed down from parents who have these conditions or may result from new mutations occurring in fertilized eggs. These problems can impact how the body is created or how the body works. These genetic issues can be either mild or severe.

There are also birth defects that are caused by the environmental factors during the fetal stage. Chemicals and toxins, like those found in industrial solvents (such as benzene), trichloroethylene used in dry cleaning, and perchloroethylene that is used in the process of painting and degreasing metals) can cause birth defects. These include exposure to heavy metals, such as mercury, arsenic, or lead used in manufacturing and power plants. These toxic substances are known as teratogens and can cause serious damage to the developing baby.

A medical professional could cause a birth defect due to negligence, such as failing to diagnose or treat the mother's health problem during pregnancy or after the child is born. A doctor birth defect lawsuits may be negligent if prescribes a medication that could cause birth defects or negligently administers a medicine. Medical malpractice claims can be brought against the physician responsible for the error. A birth injury lawsuit could also be brought against an employer if they expose pregnant employees to harmful substances.

Medical Malpractice

Birth defects are structural changes in the body that adversely affect its appearance or function. According to the CDC, these conditions can affect any part or body.

Parents often want to know why a birth defect was created. The most frequent causes of these conditions are medical negligence or exposure to teratogen chemicals. A seasoned birth defect lawyer can assist families find the cause of birth defects and bring a lawsuit against the parties responsible.

Birth injuries usually have a statute of limitation of just one year. Parents must take action quickly when they identify a birth defect and then link it to the injury. The collection of receipts, bills, and credit card payments as well as other evidence, will assist in supporting your claim for compensation.

It is beneficial to have more time to process the devastating moment of learning that the child is suffering from an injury or birth defect however this is not an option when it comes to filing a legal claim. It is crucial to work with an experienced birth defect lawyer who is able to handle each step quickly.

Product Liability

Modern technology and medical advances have drastically reduced the risks associated with birth. However birth accidents and birth defects are possible. If your child sustained an injury as a result of the negligence or inattention of an medical professional during labor, pregnancy or delivery, you may be entitled to financial compensation to help cover your loss.

Levy Konigsberg's birth defect lawyers can assist you in determining if you have grounds to sue your doctor, hospital and other parties involved. Our team has the expertise and resources to protect your rights. This includes the services of medical and scientific experts who can identify and connect the problem of your child to chemical exposure.

Birth defects can range in severity and impact the appearance of a child, their quality of life, and expected life span. If your child's illness was the result of medical malpractice or exposure to prescription medication chemical substances, toxic chemicals, or environmental circumstances, our firm can provide expert advice and guidance on the advantages of a claim. Contact us now to start the process of obtaining compensation for your injuries. We can review your case for free of cost and without obligation. We only get paid when we settle or win your case.

Toxic Exposure

Many people are exposed chemicals and toxins on a every day basis as a result of their jobs or environments. Unfortunately certain chemicals have been found to cause birth defects (teratogens) and may harm babies. Parents who believe that the birth defect of their child is due to exposure to chemicals may be entitled to compensation.

Chemical exposure during pregnancy is among the top causes of birth defects. Certain chemicals which include toxic solvents that are utilized 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 successfully fought a number of cases against the largest corporations in the world in these matters, winning billions in settlement agreements.

In utero exposure to organic solvents, such as toluene Trichloroethylene (TCE), and tetrachloroethylene (PCE), as well as benzene and vinyl chloride at Camp Lejeune, are known to increase the risk of childhood hematopoietic cancers and birth defects. Additionally, prescription medicines such as selective serotonin-reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) have been shown to be associated with various 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 the suffering and pain of families who have suffered by their negligence. She graduated magna cumlaude from Williams College and Columbia Law School and is admitted to practice in New York and New Jersey.