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Birth Defect Lawyers

When a baby is born with a serious medical issue parents could end up covered in medical bills. If your child is suffering from a birth defect that was caused through medical negligence or exposure to certain drugs, you could be entitled to compensation.

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

Causes of Birth Defects

Some birth defects happen because of changes in genes or the chromosomes. These issues may be passed down from parents with these abnormalities, or they can result from a new mutation in the fertilized ovum. These issues can affect the way that the body functions or develops. These genetic issues can be severe or minor.

There are also birth defects that are caused by the environmental factors during fetal development. These include chemicals and toxins such as those found 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, such as mercury, arsenic, or lead employed in the production and power plants. These toxic substances, also called teratogens cause serious harm to a developing baby.

A medical professional could cause a birth defect through incompetence, for example, not diagnosing or treating the mother's health issues during pregnancy or after the baby is born. A doctor could be negligent when they prescribe medications that could cause birth defects or administer the medication incorrectly. A medical malpractice claim can be brought against the doctor who committed the error. A birth injury lawsuit can also be brought against a company if they expose a pregnant employee to harmful substances.

Medical Malpractice

Birth defects are structural changes to the body that have negative consequences on the way it functions or appears. The severity of these conditions varies and can affect any area of the body, according to the CDC.

Parents often want to understand why a birth defect was created. Medical negligence or exposure to teratogen-related chemicals are the most frequent causes. A birth defect lawyer with years of experience can assist families to determine the causes of birth defects and then file a lawsuit against those who are responsible.

In most cases, the statute of limitations for medical malpractice cases involving birth injuries is just one year. This means that parents must to act quickly after identifying the birth defect and linking it to the underlying cause of the injury. This means gathering bills and receipts, credit card payments and other evidence to back the claim for compensation.

It would be beneficial to have more time to process the devastating moment of learning that an infant has an injury or defect that is a result of birth however this is not an option when it comes to filing an action in court. It is crucial to consult with a seasoned birth defect and birth injury lawyer who can take care of the preceding steps promptly.

Product Liability

Modern technology and medical advancements have significantly reduced the risks associated with childbirth. However birth injuries and defects remain possible. If your child suffered an injury because of the negligence or inattention of an medical professional during labor, pregnancy and birth, you could be entitled to financial compensation to cover your losses.

Levy Konigsberg's birth defect lawyers can help you determine if you have grounds to sue your doctor, hospital, and other parties involved. Our team has the experience and resources to defend your rights, including the assistance of highly trained medical and scientific experts to identify and connect your child's condition with exposure to chemicals or other environmental factors.

Birth defects can range in severity and can affect a child's appearance, quality of life, as well as their expected life expectancy. If your child's illness was a result of medical negligence, or by exposure to prescription medication or toxic chemicals, or environmental circumstances, our firm can provide expert advice and guidance on the benefits of a claim. 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 settle or win your case.

Exposure to Toxic Chemicals

As part of their work 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 have been proven 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 could be eligible for compensation.

One of the most common causes of birth defects is chemical exposure during pregnancy. Certain 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 babies. Our firm has represented several of the largest companies in this field and has secured billions of dollars in settlement agreements.

In the utero environment, exposure to organic solvents like toluene and trichloroethylene (TCE), and tetrachloroethylene (PCE), along with benzene as well as vinyl chloride at Camp Lejeune, are known to increase the risk of children developing birth defects and hematopoietic tumors. Additionally, prescription medications such as selective serotonin receptor inhibitors (SSRIs) have been found to be associated with various 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 pain and suffering of families who's lives have been destroyed through their negligence. She graduated from Williams College and Columbia Law School and is licensed to practice law in New York and New Jersey.