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Birth Defect Lawyers

When a baby is born with a serious medical issue parents could be burdened with medical costs. If your child suffers from a birth defect that was caused by medical malpractice or by exposure to certain drugs, you may be able to claim compensation.

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

Causes of Birth Defects

Certain birth defects are the result of genetic changes or chromosomes. These disorders can be passed down from parents with these abnormalities or can result from new mutations in a fertilized egg. These problems can impact how the body is constructed or how the body functions. These genetic issues can be serious or minor.

There are also birth defects that are caused by the environmental factors during the fetal stage. Chemicals and toxins, like the ones found in industrial solvents (such as benzene) as well as trichloroethylene that is used in dry cleaning, and perchloroethylene (used in the process of painting and degreasing metals) can cause birth defects. It is also possible to be exposed to arsenic, lead mercury, or other heavy metals that are used in the manufacture of products or power plants. These harmful chemicals, also called teratogens cause serious harm to a developing baby.

Medical professionals can cause birth defects through negligence. For instance they may fail to identify or treat a mother's illness during pregnancy or after the baby is born. A doctor may be negligent if he or prescribes medication that could cause birth defects or negligently administers a medicine. Medical malpractice claims can be filed against the doctor responsible for the error. A birth injury lawsuit may also be filed against an employer if they expose pregnant employees to harmful substances.

Medical Malpractice

Birth defects are structural changes within the body that adversely affect its appearance or function. These conditions range in severity and can affect any part of the body according to the CDC.

Parents often want to understand why a birth defect was created. Medical negligence or exposure to teratogen chemicals are among the most commonly cited causes. A seasoned birth defect lawyer can help families discover the causes of birth defects and file a lawsuit against those accountable.

Birth injuries typically have a statute of limitation that is only one year. Parents must take action quickly when they find an issue with their birth and link it to the injury. This includes collecting bills, receipts, payment from credit cards and other evidence to support the claim for compensation.

It is beneficial to have more time to process the devastating moment of learning that a child has an injury or defect that is a result of birth, but this is not an option when it comes to submitting an legal claim. It is important to work with an experienced birth defect lawyer who can take care of the preceding steps promptly.

Product Liability

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

A birth defect lawyer from Levy Konigsberg LLP will help you determine whether or not you have grounds to file a lawsuit against the doctor, hospital, and other parties accountable. Our team has the expertise and resources necessary to protect your rights, including the services of specialized medical and scientific experts who can identify and connect your child's health condition with exposure to chemicals or other environmental factors.

Birth defects can vary in severity, and affect the lifespan of a child, appearance, and the quality of life. Our firm can offer expert advice and guidance into the merits of a case in the event that your child's illness is caused by medical negligence, prescription medication, toxic chemical exposure, or environmental factors. Contact us now to start the process of seeking compensation for your damages. We will review your case for free of cost and without 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 toxins every day. Unfortunately some of these toxins can cause birth defects (teratogens) and cause harm to babies. Parents who believe their child has a birth defect related to exposure to chemicals may be qualified for compensation.

One of the most common birth defects that can be caused by exposure to chemicals during pregnancy. Some of these substances including harmful solvents found in the semiconductor industry are believed to cause birth defects in babies born without. Our firm has handled many cases against the largest companies worldwide in these cases, and has won billions in settlement agreements.

In utero exposure to organic solvents, such as toluene, trichloroethylene (TCE) and tetrachloroethylene (PCE) along with benzene as well as vinyl chloride at Camp Lejeune, are known to increase the risk of childhood hematopoietic cancers and birth defects. SSRIs as well as other prescription medications like selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are also believed to have 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 corporations who cause the suffering and pain of families who's lives have been destroyed by their negligence. She graduated as a magna cum laude from Williams College and Columbia Law School and is admitted to practice law in New York and New Jersey.