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Birth Defect Lawyers

Parents can be overwhelmed by medical bills if their child is ill at birth. If your child is suffering from a birth defect that was caused through medical negligence or exposure to certain drugs, you may be able to claim compensation.

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

The causes of birth defects

Certain birth defects can occur as a result of changes in genes or chromosomes. These problems can be inherited from parents with these issues or could result from new mutations that occur in fertilized eggs. These issues can affect the way the body functions or is formed. These genetic issues could be mild or serious.

Birth defects can be caused by environmental factors during fetal growth. These include chemicals and toxins such as those in industrial solvents such as benzene, trichloroethylene (used in dry cleaning), and perchloroethylene (used to strip paint, and also in painting and birth metal degreasing). This can also include exposure to heavy metals such as mercury, arsenic, or lead used in the manufacture and power plants. These harmful substances, known as teratogens, can cause serious harm to a developing baby.

A medical professional can cause a birth defect due to negligence, such as failing to diagnose or treat the mother's health problem during pregnancy or after the child is born. A doctor could be negligent in prescribing medication which could cause birth defects or administer medication incorrectly. Medical malpractice claims can be brought against the physician responsible for the error. A birth injury lawsuit can be filed against an employer who puts a pregnant worker in a situation where they are exposed an unsafe substance.

Medical Malpractice

Birth defects are structural changes in the body that adversely affect its appearance or function. According to the CDC they can affect any part or body.

If a child is born with a birth defect, parents are often interested in knowing what caused the condition. The most common causes for these disorders are medical negligence or exposure to teratogen chemical. A birth defect lawyer with years of experience can help families investigate the causes of birth defects, and then file a suit against those responsible.

In the majority of cases, the statute of limitations for medical malpractice cases involving birth injury is only one year. Parents must act quickly once they identify an issue with their birth and then connect it with the injury. This means gathering bills, receipts, credit card transactions as well as other evidence to support the claim for compensation.

It would be helpful to have more time to process the traumatic moment of finding out that a child has an injury or defect that is a result of birth however this is not an option when you are attempting to file a legal claim. It is crucial to consult with a seasoned birth defect and birth injury lawyer who can take care of each step in a timely fashion.

Product Liability

Modern technology and medical advances have drastically reduced the risks associated with childbirth. Birth defects and injuries remain possible. If your child sustained an injury due to the negligence or carelessness of a medical professional during labor, pregnancy or birth, you could be entitled to financial compensation to cover your expenses.

Levy Konigsberg's lawyers for birth defects 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 knowledge and resources to defend your rights. This includes the assistance of specialized medical and scientific experts who are able to identify and link the condition of your child to chemical exposure.

Birth defects can vary in severity and can affect a child's appearance, quality of life, and expected life expectancy. Our firm can offer expert guidance and information on the merits of a claim in the event that your child's illness is the result of medical negligence, prescription drugs or exposure to toxic chemicals or environmental factors. Contact us today to start the process of obtaining compensation for your damages. We can review your case free of charge and without obligation. We only get paid if we succeed in your case or settle it.

Toxic Exposure

In the course of their work or the environment they work in, many people are exposed to toxic substances every day. Unfortunately, some of these chemicals are known to cause birth defects (teratogens) and may harm babies. Parents who believe that their child's birth defect is related to exposure to chemicals may be entitled to compensation.

Chemical exposure during pregnancy is among the top causes of birth defects. Certain of these chemicals, including harmful solvents in the semiconductor industry are known to cause birth defects in newborn babies. Our firm has represented some of the largest companies in this industry, and won billions in settlement agreements.

It is well known that in utero exposures 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 risk of developing childhood cancers, including hematopoietic, and birth defects. Additionally, prescription medications such as selective serotonin receptor inhibitors (SSRIs) have been shown to be associated with various birth defects.

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