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Birth Defect Lawyers

When a child is born with a serious medical issue, parents may find themselves burdened with medical expenses. If you believe that the birth defect of your child was the result of negligence on the part of a doctor or exposure to certain drugs, then you may be entitled to compensation.

A Hudson, NY birth defects lawyer can assist you in pursuing justice.

The causes of birth defects

Some birth problems are caused by changes in the genes or chromosomes. These problems can be passed down from parents with these abnormalities, or they can result from a new mutation in a fertilized ovum. These issues can alter the way the body functions or is formed. These genetic problems could be either minor or severe.

Birth problems can also be caused by environmental factors during fetal development. Chemicals and toxins, like the ones found in industrial solvents (such as benzene), trichloroethylene used in dry cleaning, and perchloroethylene that is used in degreasing metals and painting) can cause birth defects. This could include exposure to heavy metals like mercury, arsenic and lead that are used in power and manufacturing plants. These toxic substances are known as teratogens, and they can cause serious harm to a developing baby.

A medical professional may cause a birth defect due to incompetence, for example, failing to diagnose or treat the mother's health issues during pregnancy or after the baby is born. A doctor may be negligent when they prescribe medication that can cause birth defects or administer the medication incorrectly. Medical malpractice lawsuits may be brought against the doctor who is responsible for the negligence. A birth injury lawsuit can also be brought against an employer if they expose pregnant employees to harmful substances.

Medical Malpractice

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

If a child is born with a birth defect parents often want to know how the condition developed. Medical negligence or exposures to teratogen-related chemicals are the most frequent causes. A birth defect lawyer with years of experience can help families investigate the causes of birth defects, and file a suit against those responsible.

Birth injuries typically have a statute of limitation of only 1 year. Parents must act quickly once they discover an anomaly in the birth, and then connect it with the injury. This includes gathering invoices, receipts, payments made to credit cards and other evidence to support the claim for compensation.

It would be beneficial to have more time to process the traumatic experience of discovering that an infant has a birth defect or injury, but this is not an option when it comes to submitting a legal claim. It is important to find a skilled birth defect and birth injury lawyer who can handle all the previous steps in a timely manner.

Product Liability

Modern technology and medical advancements have greatly reduced the risks associated with birth. Birth defects and injuries remain possible. If you believe that medical professionals were negligent or careless during the pregnancy, delivery or labor, your child could be suffering an injury. You may be entitled to compensation for your losses.

Levy Konigsberg's birth defect lawyers can assist you in determining whether you are entitled to pursue a lawsuit against the doctor, hospital and other parties involved. Our team has the experience and resources to safeguard your rights. This includes the services of specialized scientific and medical experts who can determine and connect the health condition of your child with chemical exposure.

Birth problems can be varied in severity, and affect a child's life expectancy, appearance, and the quality of life. Our firm is able to provide expert guidance and advice into the merits of a case if your child's condition is a result of medical negligence, prescription medication or exposure to toxic chemicals or environmental factors. Contact us today to start the process of seeking compensation for your losses. We are able to review your case free of cost and with no obligation. We only receive payment if we succeed in your case or settle it.

Toxic Exposure

As part of their work or their environment Many people are exposed to harmful substances every day. Unfortunately, some of these chemicals have been proven to cause birth defects (teratogens) and can harm babies. Parents who believe that their child has an abnormal birth result due to chemical exposure may be entitled to compensation.

One of the most frequent causes of birth defects is exposure to chemicals during pregnancy. Certain chemicals include toxic solvents, such as those used in the manufacturing of semiconductors, are known to cause a variety of birth defects in children who are not yet born. Our firm has successfully fought numerous cases against the largest corporations globally in these cases, and has won billions in settlement agreements.

In 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 medications, such as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), have also been linked to numerous birth defects.

Victoria Phillips is a partner at Phillips & Paolicelli, focusing on complex product liability litigation and birth defect lawsuits; you could try this out, against corporations who cause the distress and suffering of families whose lives have been devastated by their wrongful conduct. She is a graduate of Williams College and Columbia Law School, and is admitted to practice law in New York and New Jersey.