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Birth Defect Lawyers

When a child is born with a serious medical condition parents could be covered in medical costs. If you believe that the birth defect of your child was the result of negligence in the medical field or exposure 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

Some birth defects are caused by changes in the genes or chromosomes. These disorders can be passed down from parents who have these issues or could result from new mutations that occur in a fertilized egg. These issues can alter the way that the body functions or is formed. These genetic issues could be mild or serious.

Birth defects can be caused by environmental factors during the fetal growth. These include toxins and chemicals such as those found in industrial solvents, such as benzene and Trichloroethylene (used in dry cleaning) and perchloroethylene (used to strip paint and for painting and metal degreasing). It is also possible to be exposed to lead, arsenic, mercury, or other heavy metals used in manufacturing or at power plants. These harmful substances, also known as teratogens, can cause serious harm to a growing baby.

Medical professionals may cause birth defects due to negligence. For instance, they may fail to identify or treat a mother's illness during pregnancy or after the baby is born. A doctor could be negligent in prescribing medication that may cause birth defects or administer medication incorrectly. Medical malpractice claims may be brought against the physician responsible for the negligence. A birth injury lawsuit can be filed against a company that puts a pregnant worker in a situation in which they are exposed to an unsafe substance.

Medical Malpractice

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

If a child is born with a birth defect, parents are often interested in knowing how the condition was created. The most common causes for these diseases are medical negligence or exposure to teratogen chemical. A seasoned birth defect lawyer can help families to investigate the causes of birth defects and pursue a lawsuit against those accountable.

In most instances, the statutes of limitations for medical malpractice cases involving birth injuries is just one year. Parents should act swiftly when they spot an issue with their birth and connect it to the injury. This means gathering bills and receipts, credit card transactions as well as other evidence to support the claim for compensation.

Although it would be nice to have more time grieving the traumatic experience of learning that a child is born with defects or birth injuries it is not an option for filing an official case. It is crucial to work with an experienced birth defect lawyer who can handle all the previous steps in a timely fashion.

Product Liability

Modern medicine and technology have greatly reduced the risks of childbirth. Birth defects and injuries remain possible. If your child sustained an injury because of the negligence or carelessness of medical professionals during labor, pregnancy and birth, you could be entitled to financial compensation for your expenses.

Levy Konigsberg's birth defect lawyers can assist you in determining whether you have the right to sue the doctor, hospital, and other parties involved. Our team has the knowledge and resources to defend your rights. This includes the services of specialized scientific and medical experts who can identify and link the condition of your child with exposure to chemicals.

birth Defect lawsuit defects can range in severity, and can impact the appearance of a child, their quality of life, as well as their expected longevity. Our firm can offer expert advice and guidance regarding the merits of a claim in the event that your child's illness is caused by medical negligence, prescription drugs, toxic chemical exposure, or environmental factors. Contact us now to begin the process of obtaining compensation for your losses. We will review your case at no cost or obligation. We only get paid in the event that 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 certain toxins can cause birth defects (teratogens), and can harm babies. Parents who believe that their child has an abnormal birth result due to exposure to chemicals may be eligible for compensation.

Exposure to chemicals during pregnancy is one of the leading causes of birth defects. Certain substances, such as toxic solvents used in the semiconductor industry are known to cause birth defects in babies born without. Our firm has handled cases involving some of the biggest companies in this field and has 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. SSRIs and other prescription drugs like selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), have also been linked to various birth defects.

Victoria Phillips is a partner at Phillips & Paolicelli, focusing on complex product liability litigation and birth defect lawsuits against corporations who cause the distress and suffering of families who's lives have been ruined by their wrongful conduct. She graduated from Williams College and Columbia Law School, and is admitted to practice law in New York and New Jersey.