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Birth Defect Lawyers

Parents can be overwhelmed with medical bills if their child is sick at birth defect law firm. If you believe that the birth defect of your child was caused by negligence on the part of a doctor or exposure to certain drugs, you may be entitled to compensation.

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

The causes of birth defects

Some birth defects are caused due to changes in the chromosomes or genes. These issues may be passed down from parents with these problems or result from a new mutation in a fertilized ovum. These problems can impact how the body develops or how the body functions. These genetic problems can be either mild or severe.

Birth defect lawsuit defects can also be caused by environmental factors during the fetal growth. Chemicals and toxins, such as those found in industrial solvents (such as benzene), trichloroethylene used in dry cleaning, as well as perchloroethylene which is used in degreasing metals and painting) can cause birth defects. It is also possible to be exposed to arsenic, lead mercury, or other heavy metals used in the production of goods or in power plants. These harmful substances, also known as teratogens, can cause serious harm to a developing baby.

Medical professionals may cause birth defects due to negligence. For example, they may fail to diagnose or treat a mother's illness during pregnancy, or even after the baby is born. A doctor can be negligent when they prescribe medication that can cause birth defects or administer medication incorrectly. Medical malpractice claims can be filed against the doctor responsible for the negligence. A birth injury lawsuit may also be brought against a company that puts pregnant workers in a situation that exposes them to dangerous substances.

Medical Malpractice

Birth defects are structural changes in the body that can negatively affect its appearance or function. According to the CDC, these conditions can affect any body part.

Parents often want to understand how a birth defect developed. Medical negligence or exposures to teratogen chemicals are the most frequently cited causes. A birth defect lawyer with years of experience can assist families in investigating the causes of birth defects and bring a lawsuit against the people responsible.

In the majority of cases, the statute of limitations for medical malpractice cases involving birth injuries is only one year. Parents must act swiftly once they spot an issue with their birth and then link it to the injury. Gathering bills, receipts and credit card payment records, along with other evidence, can help you support your claim for compensation.

While it is ideal to have more time grieving the traumatic experience of learning that a child is born with defects or birth injuries it is not an available option when filing a legal case. This is why it is critical to find a reputable birth defect lawyer and birth injury attorney who will take care of all the preceding steps efficiently.

Product Liability

Modern technology and medicine have drastically reduced the risks of childbirth. Birth defects and injuries are still possible. If your child suffered an injury as a result of the negligence or inattention of medical professionals during labor, pregnancy and delivery, you may be entitled to financial compensation to compensate your loss.

A birth defect lawyer from Levy Knigsberg LLP can help you determine whether or not you are eligible for a lawsuit against a doctor, hospital, or other parties accountable. Our team has the expertise and resources to defend your rights. This includes the services of medical and scientific experts who can detect and connect the health condition of your child to exposure to chemicals.

Birth defects can be severe or mild and impact the lifespan of a child, appearance, and quality of life. Our firm can offer expert advice and insight on the merits of a claim for your child's health condition if it is the result of medical negligence, prescription medications, toxic chemical exposure, or environmental causes. Contact us now to begin the process of obtaining compensation for your damages. We will review your case for you without charge or obligation. We only receive payment if we get your case settled or win it.

Exposure to toxic substances

Many people are exposed to toxins and chemicals on a daily basis in their jobs or surroundings. Unfortunately certain chemicals have been proven to cause birth defects (teratogens) and may harm babies. Parents who believe that the birth defect of their child is related to exposure to chemicals may be entitled to compensation.

The exposure to chemicals during pregnancy is among the most significant causes of birth defects. Some of these substances, like harmful solvents found in the semiconductor industry are believed to cause birth defects in unborn babies. Our firm has successfully dealt with several cases against the largest corporations globally in these matters, resulting in billions of dollars in settlement agreements.

In in utero exposure to organic solvents like toluene and trichloroethylene (TCE) and tetrachloroethylene (PCE) as well as benzene and vinyl chloride at Camp Lejeune, are known to increase the risk of childhood hematopoietic cancers and birth defects. In addition, prescription medications such as selective serotonin-reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) have been found to be associated with various birth defects.

Victoria Phillips is a partner at Phillips & Paolicelli, focusing on the complex litigation involving product liability and birth defect lawsuits against corporations who cause the suffering and pain of families whose lives have been devastated through their negligence. She is a graduate of Williams College and Columbia Law School and is licensed to practice law in New York and New Jersey.