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Birth Defect Lawyers

Parents can be overwhelmed with medical bills when their baby is ill at birth. If your child has an abnormality in birth that was caused by medical negligence or exposure to certain drugs, you could be able to claim compensation.

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

Causes of Birth Defects

Some birth defects happen because of genetic changes or chromosomes. These problems can be passed down from parents with these problems, or they can result from a mutation in an ovum that has been fertilized. These issues may affect the way the body functions or develops. These genetic issues can be minor or even serious.

Birth problems can be caused by environmental factors during fetal growth. Chemicals and toxins, including the ones found in industrial solvents (such as benzene) as well as trichloroethylene that is used in dry cleaning, as well as perchloroethylene which is used in painting and metal degreasing) can cause birth defects. These can also lead to exposure to arsenic, lead, mercury or other heavy metals used in manufacturing or at power plants. These harmful chemicals, also called teratogens, could cause serious harm to a growing baby.

Medical professionals can cause birth defects through negligence. For example they may not identify or treat a mother's condition during pregnancy or even after the child is delivered. A doctor may be negligent in prescribing medication that can cause birth defects, or administer medication in a way that is not correct. A medical malpractice lawsuit may be filed against the doctor who caused the error. A birth injury lawsuit can also be brought against an employer who places pregnant workers in a position where they are exposed to toxic substances.

Medical Malpractice

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

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

Birth injuries typically have a statute of limitations of only one year. This means that parents have to act quickly upon identifying an anomaly in the birth and determining the cause of the injury. Documenting receipts, bills, and credit card transactions, along with other evidence, can aid in your claim for compensation.

It is beneficial to have more time to process the devastating experience of discovering that an infant has an injury or defect that is a result of birth, but this is not an option when it comes to filing an legal claim. This is why it is critical to work with a knowledgeable birth defect lawyer and a birth injury lawyer who will handle all the preceding steps promptly.

Product Liability

Modern medicine and technology have greatly decreased the risks of childbirth. However, birth injuries and birth defects are possible. If your child suffered an injury as a result of the negligence or inattention of an medical professional during labor, birth and delivery, you may be legally entitled to financial compensation for your expenses.

Levy Konigsberg's birth defect lawyers can assist you in determining whether you have the right to sue your doctor, hospital, and other parties involved. Our team has the experience and resources to protect your rights. This includes the assistance of specialized medical and scientific experts who can identify and connect the conditions of your child's with chemical exposure.

Birth defects can vary in severity, and can impact the appearance of a child's face, quality of life, and expected lifespan. Our firm will provide you with expert guidance and advice into the merits of a case when your child's condition is caused by medical negligence, prescription medications or exposure to toxic chemicals or environmental causes. Contact us now to start the process of obtaining compensation for your injuries. We will review your case without charge or obligation. We only receive a fee in the event that we win or settle your case.

Exposure to Toxic Chemicals

Many people are exposed chemicals and toxins on daily basis in their work or surroundings. Unfortunately some of these chemicals are known to cause birth defects (teratogens), and can cause harm to babies. Parents who believe that their child's birth defect is due to exposure to chemicals may be qualified for compensation.

One of the most prevalent causes of birth defects is chemical exposure during pregnancy. Certain substances, such as harmful solvents found in the semiconductor industry are believed to cause birth defects in infants who are not yet born. Our firm has handled cases against some of the biggest companies in this industry and secured billions of dollars in settlement agreements.

It is well known that in utero exposures to organic solvents, such as trichloroethylene, tetrachloroethylene, and toluene (TCE), as well vinyl chloride and benzene at Camp Lejeune can increase the risk of childhood cancers, including hematopoietic, and birth defects. Additionally, prescription medicines such as selective serotonin receptor inhibitors (SSRIs) have been proven 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 corporate defendants who cause pain and suffering of families whose lives have been devastated by their wrongful conduct. She graduated from Williams College and Columbia Law School, and is admitted to the practice of law in New York and New Jersey.