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Birth Defect Lawyers

When a baby is born with a serious medical issue parents may end up paying medical costs. If your child is suffering from a birth defect that was caused due to medical negligence or exposure to certain drugs, you may be entitled to compensation.

A Hudson, NY lawyer for birth defects can assist you to seek justice.

The causes of birth defects

Certain birth defects occur because of genetic changes or the chromosomes. These problems can be passed down from parents who have these disorders or result from a new mutation in the fertilized ovum. These issues can alter the way that the body functions or is formed. These genetic issues may be minor or even serious.

There are also birth defects caused by the environment during the fetal stage. Chemicals and toxins, like the ones found in industrial solvents (such as benzene), trichloroethylene used in dry cleaning, and perchloroethylene (used in the process of painting and degreasing metals) can cause birth defects. There is also exposure to arsenic, lead, mercury, or other heavy metals used in the production of goods or in power plants. These harmful substances, also known as teratogens, can cause serious harm to a developing baby.

Medical professionals can cause birth defects through negligence. For instance they may fail to diagnose or treat a mother's health issue during pregnancy, or even after the baby is born. A doctor could be negligent if prescribes a medication that may cause birth defects or improperly administers a medication. Medical malpractice lawsuits may be brought against the doctor who was responsible for the error. A birth injury lawsuit can also be brought against a company that puts pregnant workers in a situation where they are exposed to a harmful substance.

Medical Malpractice

Birth defects are structural modifications in the body that negatively impact its appearance or function. These conditions can be severe and can affect any part of the body according to the CDC.

Parents often want to know the causes of birth defects. The most common causes for these problems 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 file a suit against the people responsible.

Medical malpractice cases involving birth injuries usually have a statute of limitation of just one year. Parents should act swiftly when they identify a birth defect and then connect it with the injury. This means gathering bills and receipts, credit card payments and other evidence to back the claim for compensation.

Although it would be 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 to consider when filing a legal claim. It is important to find a skilled birth defect lawyer who can take care of all of the steps before in a timely manner.

Product Liability

Modern medical technology and medicine have significantly decreased the risks of childbirth. Birth defects and injuries are still possible. If your child sustained an injury due to the negligence or inattention of a medical professional during labor, birth and delivery, you may be legally entitled to financial compensation to cover your loss.

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

Birth defects can range in severity and impact a child's appearance, quality of life, as well as their expected life expectancy. If your child's condition was the result of medical malpractice or exposure to prescription medications chemical substances, toxic chemicals, or environmental circumstances, our firm can provide you with professional advice and guidance on the merits of a claim. Contact us today to begin the process of recovering compensation for your damages. We will review your case free of charge and without obligation. We only receive a fee if we win or settle your case.

Exposure to toxic substances

Many people are exposed to chemicals and toxins on regular basis due to their jobs or in their environments. Unfortunately some of these toxins are known to cause birth defects (teratogens) and may cause harm to babies. Parents who believe that their child's birth defect is a result of exposure to chemicals may be eligible for compensation.

Chemical exposure during pregnancy is among the main causes of birth defects. Certain of these chemicals, including toxic solvents in the semiconductor industry are believed to cause birth defects in unborn babies. Our firm has successfully handled a number of cases against the largest corporations globally in these cases, 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 benzene and Vinyl Chloride at Camp Lejeune can increase the risk of developing childhood cancers, including hematopoietic cancer, and birth defects. SSRIs and other prescription drugs including selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are also believed to have been linked to numerous birth defects.

Victoria Phillips is a partner at Phillips & Paolicelli, focusing on the complex litigation involving product liability and birth defect lawsuits against corporations who cause the pain and suffering of families who's lives have been destroyed due to their negligence. 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.