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Birth Defect Lawyers

When a baby is born with a serious medical issue parents could end up burdened with medical expenses. If your child suffers from an abnormality in birth that was caused through medical negligence or exposure to certain drugs, you may be eligible for compensation.

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

Birth Defects: Causes

Some birth defects happen because of changes in genes or chromosomes. These issues can be passed on from parents who have these disorders, or they can result from a new mutation in the fertilized ovum. These issues can affect the way that the body functions or develops. These genetic issues may be minor or serious.

Birth problems can be caused by environmental factors during fetal growth. These include toxins and chemicals such as those found in industrial solvents like benzene, the trichloroethylene (used in dry cleaning), and perchloroethylene (used to strip paint and for painting and metal degreasing). They can also be exposure to arsenic, lead mercury, or other heavy metals that are used in the production of goods or in power plants. These harmful substances are referred as teratogens and can cause serious damage to the developing baby.

A medical professional can cause a birth defect through negligence, such as failing to diagnose or treat the mother's health issue during pregnancy or after the child is born. A doctor could be negligent if they prescribe medication which could cause birth defects or administer medications improperly. A medical malpractice case could be brought against the doctor who committed the error. 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 have negative consequences on its function or appearance. According to the CDC these conditions can affect any part or body.

If the child is born with a birth defect parents usually want to know what caused the condition. Medical negligence or exposure to teratogen chemicals are among the most frequent causes. A seasoned birth defect lawyer can assist families investigate these causes of birth defects and bring a lawsuit against the parties responsible.

Birth injuries typically have a statute of limitations of only 1 year. Parents must act swiftly once they find an anomaly in the birth, and then link it to the injury. Gathering bills, receipts and credit card payment records, along with other evidence, can assist in supporting your claim for compensation.

It is beneficial to have more time to process the traumatizing event of discovering the child has an injury or birth defect but this isn't an option when it comes to filing an official claim. It is important to consult with a seasoned birth defect lawyer and a birth injury lawyer who can manage all the previous steps promptly.

Product Liability

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

Levy Konigsberg's birth defect lawyers can help you determine if you have grounds to sue the doctor, hospital and other parties involved. Our team has the expertise and resources needed to safeguard your rights, which includes the services of specialized medical and scientific experts to discover and connect your child's condition with exposure to chemicals or other environmental factors.

Birth defects can be a source of uncertainty in their severity, and affect the life expectancy of a child appearance, appearance, as well as the quality of life. If your child's condition was a result of medical negligence, or by exposure to prescription medications chemical substances, toxic chemicals, or environmental circumstances, our firm can provide you with expert insight and advice on the advantages of a claim. Contact us today to start the process of obtaining the compensation you deserve for your losses. We will review your case at no charge or obligation. We only receive a fee in the event that we win or settle your case.

Toxic Exposure

As a result of their jobs or in their surroundings Many people are exposed to harmful substances every day. Unfortunately, some of these chemicals have been found to cause birth defects (teratogens) and may harm babies. Parents who believe their child is suffering from an issue with birth due to exposure to chemicals could be eligible for compensation.

Pregnancy-related exposure to chemicals is among the top causes of birth defects. Certain chemicals such as toxic solvents that are used in the industry of manufacturing semiconductors have been proven to cause a range of birth defects in unborn children. Our firm has successfully dealt with numerous cases against the largest companies globally in these cases, and has won billions in settlement agreements.

It is widely known that exposure to organic solvents such as trichloroethylene, tetrachloroethylene, and toluene (TCE) as well as the exposure to benzene and Vinyl chloride at Camp Lejeune can increase the likelihood of developing childhood cancers including hematopoietic, and birth defects. In addition, prescription medications such as selective serotonin-reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) have been found to be linked with a variety of birth defects.

Victoria Phillips is a Partner at Phillips & Paolicelli. She focuses on complex product liability litigation, birth defect lawsuits and corporate defendants who cause suffering and pain to families whose lives have been devastated due to their negligence. She graduated as a magna cum laude from Williams College and Columbia Law School and is admitted to practice in New York and New Jersey.