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Birth Defect Lawyers

When a baby is born with a serious medical condition parents could end up covered in medical expenses. If your child has an anomaly in the birth that was caused due to medical negligence or exposure to certain drugs, you may be able to claim compensation.

A Hudson, NY lawyer for birth defects can assist you to seek justice.

Birth Defects: Causes

Some birth problems are caused by changes in chromosomes, genes, or genes. These problems may be passed down from parents who have these disorders or result from a new mutation in an ovum that has been fertilized. These issues may affect the way the body functions or develops. These genetic issues could be either mild or severe.

There are also birth defects caused by the environment during the fetal stage. Chemicals and toxins (such as 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 degreasing metals and painting) can cause birth defects. This could include exposure to heavy metals such as mercury, arsenic, and lead used in manufacturing and power plants. These harmful chemicals, also called teratogens cause serious harm to a developing baby.

Medical professionals may cause birth defects due to negligence. For instance, they may fail to identify or treat a mother's health issue during pregnancy or after the baby is born. A doctor may be negligent if he / she prescribes medication that can cause a birth defect or improperly administers a medication. A medical malpractice lawsuit could be brought against the doctor who caused the negligence. A birth injury lawsuit may also be filed against an employer if they expose a pregnant employee to harmful substances.

Medical Malpractice

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

Parents often want to know why a birth defect was created. The most commonly cited causes of these diseases are medical negligence or exposure to teratogen chemical. A skilled birth defect lawyer can help families find the cause of birth defects and file a lawsuit against those accountable.

In most instances, the statute of limitations for medical malpractice cases involving birth injuries is only one year. This means that parents must to act quickly after identifying a birth defect and determining the underlying cause of the injury. This includes gathering bills, receipts, payment from credit cards and other evidence to support the claim for compensation.

It would be beneficial to have more time to process the terrifying moment of learning that the child is suffering from a birth defect or injury however this is not an option when it comes to submitting a legal claim. This is why it is essential to consult a skilled birth defect lawyer and birth injury attorney who can handle the preceding steps in a timely manner.

Product Liability

Modern medical technology and medicine have significantly decreased the risks of childbirth. Birth defects and injuries are still possible. If you believe a medical professional was negligent or negligent during pregnancy, delivery and labor, your child could have suffered a traumatic injury. You could be entitled to compensation for your losses.

Levy Konigsberg's birth defect lawyers can assist you in determining whether you are entitled to sue the doctor hospital, and other parties involved. Our team has the experience and resources to defend your rights, and includes the services of specially trained medical and scientific experts to discover and link your child's illness with chemical exposure or other environmental factors.

Birth defects can be severe or mild and impact the life expectancy of a child, appearance, and quality of life. Our firm can provide professional guidance and advice on the merits of a claim in the event that your child's illness is caused by medical negligence, prescription drugs or exposure to toxic chemicals or environmental factors. Contact us today to begin the process of obtaining compensation for your injuries. We will review your case at no cost or obligation. We only get paid if we win or settle your case.

Exposure to toxic substances

As part of their job or in their surroundings, many people are exposed daily to toxins day. Unfortunately some of these chemicals are known to cause birth defects (teratogens) and may cause harm to babies. Parents who believe that their child has a birth defect that is related to chemical exposure may be entitled to compensation.

Exposure to chemicals during pregnancy is among the most significant causes of birth defects. Some of these substances which include toxic solvents that are utilized in the manufacturing of semiconductors are known to cause a range of birth defects in unborn children. Our firm has successfully dealt with numerous cases against the largest companies around the world in these matters, resulting in billions in settlement agreements.

It is well known that in utero exposures to organic solvents like tetrachloroethylene, and toluene (TCE), as well vinyl chloride and benzene at Camp Lejeune can increase the likelihood of developing childhood cancers including hematopoietic and birth defects. In addition, 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. She concentrates on complicated product liability litigation, birth defect lawsuits and corporate defendants that cause pain and suffering to families whose lives have been devastated by their negligence. She graduated from Williams College and Columbia Law School, and is admitted to the practice of law in New York and New Jersey.