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Birth Defect Lawyers

Parents can be overwhelmed by medical bills when a baby is sick at birth. If you believe that your child's birth defect was caused by negligence in the medical field or exposure certain drugs, then you could be entitled to compensation.

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

The causes of birth defects

Some birth defects happen because of mutations in genes or chromosomes. These issues can be passed down from parents who have these disorders, or they can result from a new mutation in an ovum that has been fertilized. These issues can alter the way the body functions or develops. These genetic issues can be mild or serious.

Birth defects can also be caused by environmental factors that affect fetal growth. These include toxins and chemicals such as those in industrial solvents such as benzene, trichloroethylene (used in dry cleaning), and perchloroethylene (used to strip paint and for painting and metal degreasing). These include exposure to heavy metals like mercury, arsenic, or lead that are used in power and manufacturing plants. These harmful substances, known as teratogens, can cause serious harm to a developing baby.

Medical professionals may cause birth defects due to negligence. For instance they may not diagnose or treat a mother's problem during pregnancy or even after the baby is born. A doctor could be negligent if he or prescribes a medication that may cause a birth defect, or in a way that is not appropriate for the medication. Medical malpractice claims may be brought against the physician responsible for the negligence. A birth injury lawsuit can be brought against an employer who puts pregnant workers in a situation that exposes them to toxic substances.

Medical Malpractice

Birth defects are changes in the structure of the body that have an adverse impact on its appearance, function or function. According to the CDC these conditions can affect any body part or organ.

When the child is born with a birth defect, parents are often interested in knowing how the condition developed. The most common causes for these diseases are medical negligence or exposure to teratogen chemicals. A birth defect lawyer who has experience can help families investigate the causes of birth defects, and file a suit against the responsible parties.

Birth injuries usually have a statute of limitation of only 1 year. Parents should act swiftly when they discover an issue with their birth and then link it to the injury. This means gathering bills and receipts, credit card transactions as well as other evidence to support the claim for compensation.

Although it would be nice to have more time for taking the shock of finding out that a child was born with defects or birth injuries but this isn't an option to consider when filing a legal case. This is why it is critical to consult a skilled birth defect lawyer and birth injury attorney who will handle all the previous steps in a timely manner.

Product Liability

Modern technology and medical advancements have greatly reduced the risk associated with childbirth. Birth defects and injuries remain possible. If you believe that a medical professional was negligent or inexperienced during pregnancy, birth and labor, your child could have suffered injuries. You may be entitled to compensation for your losses.

Levy Konigsberg's lawyers for birth defects can assist you in determining whether you are entitled to sue the doctor hospital and other parties involved. Our team is equipped with the knowledge and resources to defend your rights, and includes the services of highly trained medical and scientific experts to discover and link your child's condition with chemical exposure or other environmental factors.

Birth defects can vary in severity and impact the appearance of a child, their quality of life, and expected lifespan. Our firm is able to provide expert guidance and advice on the merits of a claim in the event that your child's illness is a result of medical negligence, prescription drugs or exposure to toxic chemicals or environmental causes. Contact us today to begin the process of obtaining compensation for your damages. We will review your case without charge or obligation. We only get paid when we get your case settled or win it.

Toxic Exposure

As part of their job or their environment In the course of their work or in their environment, many people are exposed to toxic substances every day. Unfortunately some of these chemicals are known to cause birth defects (teratogens), and can harm babies. Parents who believe that their child's birth defect is a result of exposure to chemicals may be qualified for compensation.

One of the most prevalent causes of birth defects is exposure to chemicals during pregnancy. Some of these substances include toxic solvents, such as those used in the industry of manufacturing semiconductors are known to cause a range of birth defects in children who are not yet born. Our firm has successfully dealt with a number of cases against the largest corporations globally in these cases, and has won billions of dollars in settlement agreements.

It is known that in utero exposures to organic solvents, like tetrachloroethylene, trichloroethylene, and toluene (TCE) and benzene as well as Vinyl Chloride at Camp Lejeune can increase the risk of childhood cancers, including hematopoietic, as well as birth defects. SSRIs as well as other prescription medications, such as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are also known to have been linked with a variety of birth defect lawsuit defects.

Victoria Phillips is a partner at Phillips & Paolicelli, focusing on complex product liability litigation and birth defect lawsuits against corporations who cause suffering and suffering 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.