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Birth Defect Lawyers

When a child is born with a serious medical condition parents could be covered in medical bills. If your child suffers from an anomaly in the birth that was caused by medical malpractice or by exposure to certain drugs, you could be able to claim compensation.

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

Birth Defects and Causes

Some birth defects are caused by changes in the chromosomes or genes. These disorders can be passed down from parents with these issues or could result from new mutations occurring in fertilized eggs. These problems can affect how the body is formed or how the body functions. These genetic issues can be mild or serious.

Birth defects can be caused by environmental factors during fetal development. Chemicals and toxins (such as those found in industrial solvents (such as benzene) and 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 utilized in the production of goods or in power plants. These harmful substances, called teratogens cause serious harm to a developing baby.

Medical professionals may cause birth defects due to negligence. For example they might fail to identify or treat a mother's health issue during pregnancy or even after the baby is born. A doctor may be negligent if he or she prescribes medication that can cause birth defects or in a way that is not appropriate for the medication. Medical malpractice lawsuits are filed against the doctor responsible for the negligence. A birth injury lawsuit can be brought against a company that puts pregnant workers in a situation in which they are exposed to a harmful substance.

Medical Malpractice

Birth defects are structural modifications in the body, which negatively impact its appearance or function. According to the CDC, these conditions can affect any part or body.

Parents often want to know the cause of a birth defect. Medical negligence or exposure to teratogen chemicals are the most common causes. A seasoned birth defect lawyer can assist families investigate these causes of birth defect lawsuit defects and file a lawsuit against those responsible.

In the majority of instances, the statute of limitations for medical malpractice cases involving birth injury is just one year. This means that parents have to act quickly after identifying the birth defect and determining the underlying cause of the injury. This includes gathering invoices and receipts, credit card payments and other evidence to back the claim for compensation.

Although it would be ideal to have more time grieving the traumatic experience of learning that a child was born with an injury or defect at birth but this isn't an option to consider when filing an official case. This is why it is essential to consult a skilled birth defect lawyer and a birth injury lawyer who will handle all the previous steps in a timely manner.

Product Liability

Modern technology and medical advances have significantly reduced the risks associated with childbirth. Birth defects and injuries remain possible. If your child suffered an injury due to the negligence or carelessness of an medical professional during labor, pregnancy or birth, you could be entitled to financial compensation to cover your loss.

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

Birth problems can be varied in severity and impact the child's life expectancy appearance, appearance, and quality of living. Our firm can provide professional advice and guidance regarding the merits of a claim for your child's health condition if it is the result of medical negligence, prescription medications or exposure to toxic chemicals or environmental factors. Contact us now to start the process of obtaining compensation for your damages. We will review your case at no charge or obligation. We only get paid if we win or settle your case.

Exposure to Toxics

Many people are exposed to chemicals and toxic substances on a daily basis in their work or environments. Unfortunately some of these chemicals can cause birth defect (teratogens) and could 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 prevalent causes of birth defects is exposure to chemicals during pregnancy. Certain of these chemicals, including toxic solvents in the semiconductor industry are believed to cause birth defects in newborn babies. Our firm has successfully dealt with numerous cases against the largest companies globally in these cases, resulting in billions of dollars in settlement agreements.

It is known that exposure to organic solvents, such as trichloroethylene, tetrachloroethylene, and toluene (TCE) as well as benzene and Vinyl Chloride at Camp Lejeune can increase the likelihood of developing childhood cancers including hematopoietic and birth defects. Additionally, prescription medicines like selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) have been shown to be linked with a variety of 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 pain and suffering of families whose lives have been devastated 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.