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Birth Defect Lawyers

Parents may be overwhelmed by medical bills when their baby is ill at birth. If your child is suffering from an anomaly in the birth that was caused due to medical negligence or exposure to certain drugs, you could be entitled to compensation.

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

Causes of Birth Defects

Certain birth problems are caused by changes in the genes or chromosomes. These conditions can be passed on from parents with these conditions or may result from new mutations occurring in a fertilized egg. These problems can affect the way the body functions or is formed. These genetic issues could be either mild or severe.

There are also birth defects that are caused by the environment during fetal development. Chemicals and toxins, including those found in industrial solvents (such as benzene) and trichloroethylene (used in dry cleaning, as well as perchloroethylene which is used in metal degreasing and painting) can cause birth defects. It is also possible to be exposed to arsenic, lead mercury or other heavy metals utilized in the production of goods or in power plants. These harmful substances are referred as teratogens. They can cause serious harm to the developing baby.

A medical professional may cause a birth defect due to incompetence, for example, not diagnosing or treating the mother's health condition during pregnancy or after the baby is born. A doctor can be negligent if they prescribe medication that could cause birth defects, or administer medication improperly. Medical malpractice claims can be filed against the doctor who is responsible for the error. A birth injury lawsuit could be filed against a company that puts pregnant workers in a situation where they are exposed to an unsafe substance.

Medical Malpractice

Birth defects are structural changes to the body that have a negative impact on its function or appearance. These conditions vary in severity and can affect any part of the body according to the CDC.

Parents often want to know the causes of birth defects. The most frequent causes of these diseases are medical negligence or exposure to teratogen chemicals. A birth defect lawyer who has experience can assist families to determine the causes of birth defects, and bring a lawsuit against those responsible.

Birth injuries usually have a statute of limitation of only 1 year. This means that parents have to act quickly after identifying an issue with their birth and determining the cause of the injury. This includes gathering invoices and receipts, payment from credit cards and other evidence to support the claim for compensation.

Although it would be ideal to have more time dealing with the shock of discovering that a child is born with an injury or defect at birth, this is not an available option when filing a legal claim. This is why it is critical to find a reputable birth defect attorney and a birth injury attorney who will handle all the previous steps in a timely manner.

Product Liability

Modern medicine and technology have greatly decreased the risks of childbirth. However birth defects and injuries are still possible. If your child suffered an injury as a result of the negligence or carelessness of a medical professional during labor, pregnancy and birth, you could be entitled to financial compensation to help cover your expenses.

A birth defect lawsuits defect lawyer from Levy Konigsberg LLP will help you determine whether or not you have grounds for a lawsuit against the doctor, hospital, and other parties responsible. Our team has the expertise and resources to defend your rights. This includes the assistance of specialized medical and scientific experts who are able to identify and connect the condition of your child to exposure to chemicals.

Birth defects can range in severity and can affect the appearance of a child, their quality of life, and lifespan. If your child's illness was caused by medical malpractice, or by exposure to prescription medication or toxic chemicals, or environmental factors, our firm will offer you professional insight and advice on the merits of a lawsuit. Contact us today to begin the process of obtaining compensation for your losses. We will review your case without cost or obligation. We only receive a fee if we win or settle your case.

Toxic Exposure

In the course of their work or working environment, many people are exposed to toxins every day. Unfortunately certain chemicals have been found to cause birth defects (teratogens) and can harm babies. Parents who believe their child has a birth defect that is related to exposure to chemicals may be entitled to compensation.

One of the most frequent birth defects that can be caused by exposure to chemicals during pregnancy. Certain substances, such as harmful solvents in the semiconductor industry are believed to cause birth defects in infants who are not yet born. Our firm has represented some of the largest companies in this field, and won billions in settlement agreements.

In the utero environment, exposure to organic solvents such as toluene and trichloroethylene (TCE), and tetrachloroethylene (PCE) in addition to benzene and vinyl chloride at Camp Lejeune, are known to increase the risk of acquiring childhood birth defects and hematopoietic cancers. Additionally, prescription medicines 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, focusing on the complexities of product liability litigation and birth defect lawsuits against corporate defendants who cause pain and suffering of families whose lives have been devastated by their wrongful conduct. She graduated with a magna cumlaude from Williams College and Columbia Law School and is admitted to practice law in New York and New Jersey.