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Birth Defect Lawyers

Parents can be overwhelmed by medical bills when a baby is ill at birth. If you believe that your child's birth defect was the result of negligence on the part of a doctor or exposure to certain medications, then you could be entitled to compensation.

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

Causes of Birth Defects

Certain birth problems are caused by changes in the genes or chromosomes. These problems can be passed down from parents with these abnormalities or result from a new mutation in an ovum that has been fertilized. These problems can affect the way that the body functions or is formed. These genetic issues can be severe or minor.

There are also birth defects caused by environmental factors during the fetal stage. Chemicals and toxins, including the ones found in industrial solvents (such as benzene), trichloroethylene used in dry cleaning, and perchloroethylene (used in painting and metal degreasing) can cause birth defects. These can also lead to exposure to arsenic, lead mercury or other heavy metals used in manufacturing or at power plants. These toxic substances, also known as teratogens, can cause serious harm to a developing baby.

A medical professional could cause a birth defect due to negligence, such as failing to diagnose or treat the mother's health problem during pregnancy or after the baby is born. A doctor could be negligent if prescribes medication that could cause a birth defect or in a way that is not appropriate for the medication. Medical malpractice claims may be filed against the doctor who committed the negligence. A birth injury lawsuit can also be brought against a company 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 appearance or function. These conditions range in severity and can affect any area of the body, according to the CDC.

When a child is born with a birth defect parents are often interested in knowing how the condition developed. The most common causes for these diseases are medical negligence or exposure to teratogen chemicals. A birth defect lawyer who has experience can assist families in investigating the causes of birth defects and bring a lawsuit against those who are responsible.

In most instances, the statutes of limitations for medical malpractice cases involving Birth Defect Law Firms injuries is only one year. This means that parents must to act quickly after identifying an issue with their birth and determining the underlying cause of the injury. The collection of receipts, bills, and credit card payments, as well as other evidence, can assist in supporting your claim for compensation.

While it is ideal to have more time for grieving the traumatic experience of learning that a child was born with defects or birth injuries it is not an option for filing an official case. This is why it is crucial to work with a knowledgeable birth defect lawyer and birth injury attorney who will handle all the preceding steps in a timely manner.

Product Liability

Modern medical technology and medicine have significantly reduced the risks of childbirth. However birth injuries and birth defects are possible. If you believe that medical professionals were negligent or inexperienced during pregnancy, delivery and labor, your child may have suffered an injury. You may be entitled to compensation for your losses.

A birth defect lawyer from Levy Knigsberg LLP can assist you in determining whether or not you are eligible for a lawsuit against a doctor, hospital, or other parties accountable. Our team has the knowledge and resources to safeguard your rights. This includes the services of specialized scientific and medical experts who can determine and connect the health conditions of your child's with chemical exposure.

Birth problems can be varied in severity and impact a child's life expectancy appearance, appearance, and the quality of life. Our firm can provide professional advice and insight regarding the merits of a claim in the event that your child's illness is a result of medical negligence, prescription medications, toxic chemical exposure, or environmental causes. Contact us today to begin the process of obtaining compensation for your injuries. We will review your case for you without cost or obligation. We only get paid if we win your case or settle it.

Exposure to Toxics

Many people are exposed chemicals and toxic substances on a daily basis in their jobs or in their environments. Unfortunately some of these chemicals are known to cause birth defect (teratogens), and can cause harm to babies. Parents who believe that their child is suffering from a birth defect related to exposure to chemicals could be qualified for compensation.

One of the most common causes of birth defects is exposure to chemicals during pregnancy. Some of these substances, like toxic 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 sector, and won billions in settlement agreements.

In in utero exposure to organic solvents like toluene, trichloroethylene (TCE) and tetrachloroethylene (PCE) along with benzene as well as vinyl chloride at Camp Lejeune, are known to increase the risk of children developing hematopoietic cancers and birth defects. Additionally, prescription medicines such as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) have been proven to be associated with various birth defects.

Victoria Phillips is a Partner at Phillips & Paolicelli. She focuses on complex product liability litigation including birth defect lawsuits and corporate defendants that cause suffering and pain to families whose lives are devastated due to their negligence. She is a graduate of Williams College and Columbia Law School, and is admitted to practice law in New York and New Jersey.