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Birth Defect Lawyers

Parents may be overwhelmed by medical bills when their baby is sick at birth. If your child is suffering from an abnormality in birth that was caused by medical malpractice or by exposure to certain drugs, you may be able to claim compensation.

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

The causes of birth defects

Some birth defects are caused due to changes in the chromosomes or genes. These problems can be passed down from parents who have these disorders or result from a mutation in a fertilized ovum. These issues may affect the way that the body functions or develops. These genetic problems can be severe or minor.

There are also birth defects that are caused by the environment during the development of the fetus. Chemicals and toxins (such as those found in industrial solvents (such as benzene) and trichloroethylene (used in dry cleaning, and perchloroethylene (used in metal degreasing and painting) can cause birth defects. They can also be exposure to arsenic, lead, mercury, and other heavy metals in the production of goods or in power plants. These harmful chemicals, also known as teratogens cause serious harm to a growing baby.

Medical professionals can cause birth defects through negligence. For instance they may fail to identify or treat a mother's problem during pregnancy or after the baby is born. A doctor could be negligent if he / prescribes a medication that may cause a birth defect or incorrectly administers a medication. Medical malpractice lawsuits can be brought against the doctor responsible for the negligence. A birth injury lawsuit could also be brought against an employer who puts a pregnant worker in a position in which they are exposed to toxic substances.

Medical Malpractice

Birth defects are changes in the structure of the body that have negative consequences on its function or appearance. According to the CDC they can affect any part or body.

When the child is born with a birth defect parents usually want to know what caused the condition. Medical negligence or exposures to teratogen chemicals are among the most common causes. A birth defect lawyer with experience can assist families in determining the causes of birth defects and then file a lawsuit against those responsible.

In most cases, the statute of limitations for medical malpractice cases involving birth injury is just one year. Parents must act quickly once they spot a birth defect, and connect it to the injury. Collecting receipts, bills and credit card payments as well as other evidence, can aid in your claim for compensation.

It would be beneficial to have more time to process the devastating event of discovering the child is suffering from a birth defect or injury however this is not an option when it comes to filing a legal claim. It is important to partner with an experienced birth defect lawyer who can manage all of the steps before promptly.

Product Liability

Modern technology and medical advancements have greatly reduced the risks associated with birth. Birth defects and injuries remain possible. If your child sustained an injury as a result of the negligence or carelessness of an medical professional during labor, pregnancy and delivery, you may be legally entitled to financial compensation to cover your losses.

A birth defect lawyer from Levy Konigsberg LLP will assist you in determining whether or not you're eligible to file a lawsuit against the doctor, hospital, or other parties accountable. Our team has the resources and experience to protect your rights. This includes the assistance of specialized scientific and medical experts who can identify and link the condition of your child with chemical exposure.

Birth defects can vary in severity and impact a child's appearance, quality of life, and expected longevity. If your child's illness was a result of medical negligence or exposure to prescription medications or toxic chemicals, or environmental factors, our firm will provide you with expert insight and guidance on the merits of a claim. Contact us now to start the process of obtaining compensation for your losses. We will review your case without charge or lawsuits obligation. We only get paid when we settle or lawsuits win your case.

Exposure to Toxic Chemicals

Many people are exposed to toxins and chemicals on a daily basis as part of their jobs or environments. Unfortunately some of these chemicals have been found to cause birth defects (teratogens) and can harm babies. Parents who believe that their child has a birth defect that is related to exposure to chemicals could be qualified for compensation.

One of the most prevalent birth defects that can be caused by exposure to chemicals during pregnancy. Some of these substances, like harmful solvents in the semiconductor industry are believed to cause birth defects in infants who are not yet born. Our firm has dealt with cases against some of the biggest companies in this sector and secured billions of dollars in settlement agreements.

In utero exposure to organic solvents like toluene, trichloroethylene (TCE), and tetrachloroethylene (PCE) as well as benzene and vinyl chloride at Camp Lejeune, are known to increase the risk of childhood hemopoietic malformations and cancers. SSRIs and other prescription drugs including 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 complex product liability litigation and birth defect lawsuits against corporations who cause suffering and pain of families whose lives have been devastated due to their negligence. She graduated magna cumlaude from Williams College and Columbia Law School and is admitted to practice law in New York and New Jersey.