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birth defect law firms Defect Lawyers

Parents may be overwhelmed by medical bills if a baby is ill at birth. If you believe that your child's birth defect was caused by medical negligence or exposure to certain drugs, you may be entitled to compensation.

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

Causes of birth defect lawsuit Defects

Some birth defects happen because of genetic changes or the chromosomes. These issues can be passed down through parents who have these disorders, or they can result from a new mutation in a fertilized ovum. These problems can affect the way the body functions or develops. These genetic issues can be either minor or severe.

There are also birth defects caused by environmental factors during the development of the fetus. 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 metal degreasing and painting) can cause birth defects. This could include exposure to heavy metals such as lead, arsenic or mercury used in the manufacture and power plants. These harmful substances are referred to as teratogens. They can cause serious harm to the developing baby.

Medical professionals can cause birth defects through negligence. For example, they may fail to diagnose or treat a mother's health issue during pregnancy or after the baby is born. A doctor may be negligent if he or prescribes medication that could cause birth defects or negligently administers a medicine. A medical malpractice case can be brought against the doctor who caused the negligence. A birth injury lawsuit may be filed against a business that places a pregnant worker in a situation that exposes them to dangerous substances.

Medical Malpractice

Birth defects are structural changes to the body that can have negative effects on its appearance or function. According to the CDC the conditions could affect any part or body.

Parents often want to know the causes of birth defects. The most common causes for these conditions are medical negligence or exposure to teratogen chemical. A skilled birth defect lawyer can assist families find the cause of birth defects and pursue a lawsuit against those responsible.

Medical malpractice cases involving birth injuries typically have a statute of limitations of only 1 year. This means that parents must to act swiftly after identifying the birth defect and linking it to the cause of the injury. The collection of receipts, bills, and credit card payments, as well as other evidence, can aid in proving your claim for compensation.

Although it would be nice to have more time for processing the trauma of learning that a child is born with an injury or defect that was caused by birth, this is not an available option when filing a legal claim. This is why it is crucial to consult a skilled birth defect lawyer and a birth injury lawyer who will handle all the preceding steps in a timely manner.

Product Liability

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

Levy Konigsberg's lawyers for birth defects can assist you in determining whether you have the right to sue the 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 who can identify and connect your child's condition with exposure to chemicals or other environmental factors.

Birth defects can vary in severity and can affect a child's appearance, quality of life, and life expectancy. Our firm is able to provide expert guidance and information regarding the merits of a claim for your child's health condition if it is the result of medical negligence, prescription medication, toxic chemical exposure, or environmental factors. Contact us now to start the process of obtaining compensation for your losses. We will review your case without charge or obligation. We only get paid if we win or settle your case.

Toxic Exposure

Many people are exposed toxins and chemicals on a regular basis due to their work or environments. Unfortunately, some of these chemicals are known to cause birth defects (teratogens) and may cause harm to babies. Parents who believe that their child's birth defect is due to exposure to chemicals could be entitled to compensation.

One of the most common causes of birth defects is exposure to chemicals during pregnancy. 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 babies. Our firm has successfully handled a number of cases against the largest corporations worldwide in these cases, and has won billions in settlement agreements.

In in utero exposure to organic solvents such as toluene, trichloroethylene (TCE), and tetrachloroethylene (PCE) in addition to benzene and vinyl chloride at Camp Lejeune, are known to increase the risk of childhood hematopoietic cancers and birth defects. Additionally, prescription medicines such as selective serotonin receptor inhibitors (SSRIs) have been found to be linked with a variety of birth defects.

Victoria Phillips is a Partner at Phillips & Paolicelli. She is a specialist in complicated product liability litigation and birth defect lawsuits as well as corporate defendants that cause pain and suffering to families whose lives have been devastated by their wrongful conduct. She graduated magna cum laude from Williams College and Columbia Law School and is licensed to practice in New York and New Jersey.