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Birth Defect Lawyers

Parents can be overwhelmed by medical bills if their child is ill at birth. If your child suffers from an anomaly in the birth that was caused by medical malpractice or by exposure to certain drugs, you may be entitled to compensation.

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

The causes of birth defects

Certain birth defects are caused due to changes in the genes or chromosomes. These problems may be passed down from parents with these problems or result from a new mutation in a fertilized ovum. These issues may affect the way the body functions or develops. These genetic problems can be mild or serious.

Birth defects can be caused by environmental factors during fetal growth. Chemicals and toxins, such as those found in industrial solvents (such as benzene) and trichloroethylene (used in dry cleaning, as well as perchloroethylene which is used in degreasing metals and painting) can cause birth defects. They can also be exposure to arsenic, lead, mercury, or other heavy metals that are used in the manufacture of products or power plants. These harmful substances, called teratogens, could cause serious harm to a growing baby.

Medical professionals can cause birth defects through negligence. For instance they may not diagnose or treat a mother's illness during pregnancy, or even after the child is delivered. A doctor can be negligent if they prescribe medication that may cause birth defects or administer medications in a way that is not correct. Medical malpractice claims can be filed against the doctor responsible for the negligence. A birth injury lawsuit may also be brought against a company if they expose a pregnant employee to harmful substances.

Medical Malpractice

Birth defects are structural changes to the body that can have negative consequences on the way it functions or appears. These conditions can be severe and can affect any area of the body, according to the CDC.

Parents often want to know why a birth defect was created. 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 bring a lawsuit against the parties accountable.

In most instances, the statute of limitations for medical malpractice cases involving birth injuries is only one year. Parents need to act quickly after identifying an anomaly in the birth and determining the underlying cause of the injury. Documenting receipts, bills, and credit card payments as well as other evidence, will help you support your claim for compensation.

While it is nice to have more time for taking the shock of finding out that a child was born with an injury or defect at birth but this isn't an option in a legal case. This is why it is crucial to work with a knowledgeable birth defect lawyer and birth injury attorney who can manage all the preceding actions in a timely manner.

Product Liability

Modern technology and medicine have drastically reduced the risk of childbirth. Birth defects and injuries remain possible. If your child sustained an injury as a result of the negligence or inattention of a medical professional during labor, pregnancy and delivery, you may be legally entitled to financial compensation to help cover your losses.

Levy Konigsberg's birth defect lawyers can assist you in determining whether you have a valid reason to sue your doctor, hospital and other parties involved. Our team has the knowledge and resources to safeguard your rights. This includes the assistance of specialized scientific and medical experts who can determine and link the conditions of your child's with exposure to chemicals.

Birth defects can range in severity, and can impact the appearance of a child, their quality of life, and lifespan. If your child's condition was caused by medical malpractice, or by exposure to prescription medication or toxic chemicals, or environmental factors, our firm will provide you with professional advice and advice on the merits of a lawsuit. Contact us today to begin the process of obtaining the compensation you deserve for your losses. We can review your case for free of charge and without obligation. We only get paid when we settle or win your case.

Toxic Exposure

Many people are exposed chemicals and toxins on a daily basis as part of their jobs or in their environments. Unfortunately certain toxins are known to cause birth defects (teratogens) and may cause harm to babies. Parents who believe that the birth defect of their child is a result of exposure to chemicals may be eligible for compensation.

The exposure to chemicals during pregnancy is among the top causes of birth defects. Some of these substances including harmful solvents found in the semiconductor industry are believed to cause birth defects in infants who are not yet born. Our firm has handled many cases against the largest corporations globally in these cases, resulting in 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 the exposure to benzene and Vinyl chloride at Camp Lejeune can increase the risk of developing childhood cancers, including hematopoietic and birth defects. In addition, prescription medications 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 complex product liability litigation and birth defect lawsuits against corporations who cause suffering and pain of families who have suffered by their negligence. She graduated magna cum laude from Williams College and Columbia Law School and is admitted to practice in New York and New Jersey.