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Birth Defect Lawyers

When a baby is born with a serious medical condition parents could end up paying medical expenses. If your child suffers from a birth defect that was caused by medical negligence or exposure to certain drugs, you may be able to claim compensation.

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

Causes of Birth Defects

Some birth defects happen because of changes in genes or the chromosomes. These problems can be passed down from parents with these abnormalities, or they can result from a new mutation in the fertilized ovum. These issues may affect the way that the body functions or develops. These genetic issues could be either mild or severe.

There are also birth defects caused by the environment during fetal development. Chemicals and toxins, such as the ones found in industrial solvents (such as benzene) and 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 the production of goods or in power plants. These toxic substances are known as teratogens. They can cause serious damage to the developing baby.

Medical professionals may cause birth defects due to negligence. For example they may fail to identify or treat a mother's condition during pregnancy or after the child is delivered. A doctor can be negligent if they prescribe medication that may cause birth defects or administer medication in a way that is not correct. A medical malpractice claim could be brought against the doctor who caused the negligence. A birth injury lawsuit can be brought against an employer who places pregnant workers in a situation where they are exposed toxic substances.

Medical Malpractice

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

When a child is born with a birth defect, parents usually want to know how the condition developed. Medical negligence or exposure to teratogen chemical substances are the most common causes. A seasoned birth defect lawyer can assist families discover the causes of birth defects and bring a lawsuit against the parties accountable.

In the majority of instances, the statutes of limitations for medical malpractice cases involving birth injury is only one year. This means that parents have to act swiftly after identifying a birth defect and determining the underlying cause of the injury. The collection of receipts, bills, and credit card transactions, along with other evidence, will aid in proving your claim for compensation.

While it is nice to have more time processing the trauma of learning that a child is born with a birth injury or defect but this isn't an option in a legal case. This is why it is critical to partner with a skilled birth defect lawyer and birth injury attorney who can manage all the preceding actions in a timely manner.

Product Liability

Modern technology and medicine has greatly reduced the risk of childbirth. However, birth accidents and birth defects are possible. If your child suffered an injury because of the negligence or inattention of medical professionals during labor, pregnancy and birth, you could be legally entitled to financial compensation to help cover your expenses.

A birth defect lawyer from Levy Knigsberg LLP can help you determine whether or not you are eligible for a lawsuit against a doctor, hospital, and other parties responsible. Our team has the resources and experience to defend your rights. This includes the services of medical and scientific experts who can detect and link the condition of your child to chemical exposure.

Birth defects can be severe or mild and impact a child's life expectancy appearance, appearance and quality of living. Our firm can offer expert guidance and advice on the merits of a claim if your child's condition is a result of medical negligence, prescription drugs, toxic chemical exposure, or environmental causes. Contact us now to begin the process of seeking the compensation you deserve for your losses. We can review your case free of cost and without any obligation. We only get paid in the event that we win or settle your case.

Exposure to Toxic Chemicals

As a result of their jobs or working environment People are exposed to harmful substances every day. Unfortunately, some of these toxins are known to cause birth defect (teratogens) and may harm babies. Parents who believe that the birth defect of their child is due to exposure to chemicals may be qualified for compensation.

One of the most frequent causes of birth defects is exposure to chemicals during pregnancy. Some of these substances which include toxic solvents that are utilized in the industry of manufacturing semiconductors have been proven to cause a range of birth defects in babies. Our firm has handled many cases against the largest companies around the world in these cases, resulting in billions of dollars in settlement agreements.

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 acquiring childhood birth defects and hematopoietic cancers. In addition, prescription drugs such as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) have been shown to be associated with various birth defects.

Victoria Phillips is a Partner at Phillips & Paolicelli. She is a specialist in complex litigation involving product liability and birth defect lawsuits as well as corporate defendants who cause suffering and pain to families whose lives have been devastated by their wrongful conduct. She graduated from Williams College and Columbia Law School and is licensed to the practice of law in New York and New Jersey.