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Birth Defect Lawyers

Parents can be overwhelmed by medical bills if their child is sick at birth. If you believe that your child's birth defect was the result of negligence in the medical field or exposure to certain medications, then you could be entitled to compensation.

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

Causes of Birth Defects

Some birth defects happen because of genetic changes or the chromosomes. These problems can be inherited from parents who have these issues or could result from mutations in fertilized eggs. These issues may affect the way that the body functions or is formed. These genetic issues can be minor or even serious.

There are also birth defects caused by the environmental factors during the fetal stage. Chemicals and toxins, such as those in industrial solvents (such as benzene) or trichloroethylene, which is used in dry cleaning, and perchloroethylene (used in painting and metal degreasing) can cause birth defects. They can also be exposure to arsenic, lead mercury or other heavy metals that are used in the manufacturing process or in power plants. These harmful substances, known as teratogens cause serious harm to a developing baby.

Medical professionals can cause birth defects through negligence. For instance they might fail to diagnose or treat a mother's illness during pregnancy or even after the baby is born. A doctor could be negligent if prescribes a medication that could cause birth defects or in a way that is not appropriate for the medication. A medical malpractice claim can be brought against the doctor who committed the negligence. A birth injury lawsuit may be filed against a company that puts pregnant workers in a situation where they are exposed to a harmful substance.

Medical Malpractice

Birth defects are structural changes to the body that can have negative effects on the way it functions or appears. According to the CDC they can affect any body part or organ.

Parents often want to understand the causes of birth defects. Medical negligence or exposure to teratogen chemicals are the most common causes. A skilled birth defect lawyer can assist families find the cause of birth defects and bring a lawsuit against the parties responsible.

Birth injuries usually have a statute of limitation of only 1 year. Parents need to act swiftly 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 that can support the claim for compensation.

It would be helpful to have more time to process the traumatizing moment of finding out that the child has an injury or birth defect but this isn't an option when it comes to submitting an legal claim. This is why it is critical to work with a knowledgeable birth defect lawyer and birth injury attorney who can manage all the previous actions in a timely manner.

Product Liability

Modern technology and medical advancements have significantly reduced the risks associated with childbirth. However, birth injuries and birth defects are possible. If you believe that medical professionals were negligent or inexperienced during pregnancy, birth and labor, your child may have suffered injuries. You may be entitled to compensation for your losses.

Levy Konigsberg's lawyers for birth defects can assist you in determining whether you are entitled to pursue a lawsuit against the doctor, hospital and other parties involved. Our team has the expertise and resources necessary to protect your rights, including the assistance of specialized medical and scientific experts who can identify and connect your child's health condition with exposure to chemicals or other environmental factors.

Birth defects can vary in severity and affect the appearance of children, their quality of life, and expected lifespan. Our firm can provide professional advice and guidance regarding the merits of a claim when your child's condition is the result of medical negligence, prescription drugs or exposure to toxic chemicals or environmental causes. Contact us now to start the process of seeking compensation for your losses. We will review your case at no cost or obligation. We only get paid when we get your case settled or win it.

Toxic Exposure

As a result of their jobs or in their surroundings In the course of their work or in their environment, many people are exposed to harmful substances every day. Unfortunately, some of these chemicals are known to cause birth defects (teratogens) and can cause harm to babies. Parents who believe that their child is suffering from an issue with birth due to exposure to chemicals could be eligible for compensation.

One of the most frequent causes of birth defects is exposure to chemicals during pregnancy. Certain chemicals include toxic solvents, such as those used in the industry of manufacturing semiconductors are known to cause a variety of birth defects in newborn children. Our firm has successfully handled a number of cases against the largest corporations in the world in these matters, resulting in billions of dollars in settlement agreements.

In the utero period, exposure to organic solvents such as toluene and trichloroethylene (TCE), and tetrachloroethylene (PCE) along with benzene and vinyl chloride at Camp Lejeune, are known to increase the risk of acquiring childhood hematopoietic cancers and birth defects. In addition, prescription drugs 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 corporate defendants who cause the pain and suffering of families who's lives have been ruined by their negligence. She graduated as a magna cum laude from Williams College and Columbia Law School and is admitted to practice in New York and New Jersey.