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Birth Defect Lawyers

If a baby is born with a serious medical issue parents could end up burdened with medical costs. If you believe that your child's birth defect was caused by medical negligence or exposure to certain drugs, then you could be entitled to compensation.

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

The causes of birth defects

Some birth defects happen because of genetic changes or the chromosomes. These problems may be passed down from parents who have these disorders, or they can result from a new mutation in the fertilized ovum. These issues can alter the way the body functions or is formed. These genetic issues could be either minor or severe.

Birth defects can be caused by environmental factors during fetal development. Chemicals and toxins (such as those found in industrial solvents (such as benzene) or trichloroethylene, which is used in dry cleaning, and perchloroethylene used in metal degreasing and painting) can cause birth defects. It is also possible to be exposed to arsenic and lead, mercury, and other heavy metals in the production of goods or in power plants. These toxic substances are known as teratogens and can cause serious harm to a growing baby.

Medical professionals can cause birth defects through negligence. For instance they may fail to diagnose or treat a mother's condition during pregnancy, or even after the baby is born. A doctor could be negligent if he / prescribes a medication that could cause birth defects or incorrectly administers a medication. A medical malpractice lawsuit can be brought against the doctor who caused the negligence. A birth injury lawsuit may be filed against a company that puts a pregnant worker in a position that exposes them to dangerous substances.

Medical Malpractice

Birth defects are structural changes to the body that have negative effects on its appearance or function. These conditions can be severe and can affect any part of the body according to the CDC.

When a child is born with a birth defect law firm defect, parents usually want to know why the condition developed. Medical negligence or exposure to teratogen chemicals are among the most frequent causes. An experienced birth defect lawyer can help families discover the causes of birth defects and file a lawsuit against those accountable.

In the majority of instances, the statute of limitations for medical malpractice cases involving birth injuries is only one year. This means that parents need to act quickly after identifying an anomaly in the birth and determining the cause of the injury. This includes gathering invoices, receipts, payments made to credit cards and other evidence to back the claim for compensation.

It would be helpful to have more time to process the traumatizing moment of learning that the child has a birth defect or injury but this isn't an option when you are attempting to file an official claim. This is why it is crucial to find a reputable birth defect lawyer and a birth injury lawyer who can manage all the previous steps promptly.

Product Liability

Modern technology and medicine have drastically reduced the risks of childbirth. Birth defects and injuries remain possible. If you believe that a medical professional was negligent or careless during the delivery, pregnancy or labor, your child could be suffering an injury. You may be entitled to compensation for your losses.

A birth defect lawyer at Levy Konigsberg, LLP can help you determine whether or not you are eligible for a lawsuit against the doctor, hospital, and other parties accountable. Our team has the experience and resources required to protect your rights, including the services of specialized medical and scientific experts to identify and link your child's illness with exposure to chemicals or other environmental factors.

Birth defects can range in severity and can affect the appearance of children, their quality of life, as well as their expected life expectancy. If your child's illness was a result of medical negligence or exposure to prescription drugs or toxic chemicals, as well as environmental circumstances, our firm can provide you with professional advice and guidance on the merits of a lawsuit. Contact us today to begin the process of obtaining compensation for your damages. We can review your case for free of cost and without obligation. We only receive a fee in the event that we win or settle your case.

Toxic Exposure

As a result of their jobs or the environment they work in In the course of their work or in their environment, many people are exposed to toxins every day. Unfortunately certain chemicals are known to cause birth defects (teratogens) and may cause harm to babies. Parents who believe that their child is suffering from an abnormal birth result due to exposure to chemicals could be qualified for compensation.

One of the most frequent birth defects that can be caused by exposure to chemicals during pregnancy. Some of these substances, like toxic solvents used in the semiconductor industry are believed to cause birth defects in babies born without. Our firm has handled cases against several of the largest companies in this sector and has secured billions of dollars in settlement agreements.

It is known that in utero exposures to organic solvents like tetrachloroethylene, trichloroethylene and toluene (TCE) as well as benzene and Vinyl Chloride at Camp Lejeune can increase the chance of developing cancers in children, including hematopoietic, as well as birth defects. Additionally, prescription medicines such as selective serotonin-reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) have been found to be associated with various birth defects.

Victoria Phillips is a partner at Phillips & Paolicelli, focusing on the complexities of product liability litigation and birth defect lawsuits against corporations who cause the distress and suffering of families who's lives have been destroyed 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.