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Birth Defect Lawyers

Parents may be overwhelmed by medical bills if a baby is sick at birth. If you believe that your child's birth defect was the result of negligence in the medical field or exposure certain drugs, then 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 through parents with these problems, or they can result from a new mutation in an ovum that has been fertilized. These problems can affect how the body is created or how the body works. These genetic issues can be minor or severe.

Birth defects can be caused by environmental factors during the fetal growth. Chemicals and toxins, such as those in industrial solvents (such as benzene) and trichloroethylene (used in dry cleaning, and perchloroethylene that is 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 that are used in the manufacturing process or in power plants. These harmful substances are referred to as teratogens. They can cause serious damage to the growing baby.

A medical professional could cause a birth defect because of incompetence, for example, failing to diagnose or treat the mother's health condition during pregnancy or after the child is born. A doctor could be negligent if prescribes a medication that may cause birth defects or incorrectly administers a medication. A medical malpractice case can be brought against the doctor who committed the negligence. A birth injury lawsuit can also be brought against a company that puts pregnant workers in a situation where they are exposed to dangerous substances.

Medical Malpractice

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

Parents often want to know why a birth defect was created. The most frequent causes of these problems are medical negligence or exposure to teratogen chemical. An experienced birth defect lawyer can assist families find the cause of birth defects and pursue a lawsuit against those accountable.

In most instances, the statute of limitations for medical malpractice cases involving birth injury is only one year. Parents must act quickly once they find an issue with their birth and link it to the injury. Gathering bills, receipts and credit card payment records, along with other evidence, can aid in proving your claim for compensation.

It is beneficial to have more time to process the traumatic moment of finding out that the child is suffering from an injury or defect that is a result of birth but this isn't an option when it comes to filing an official claim. This is why it's crucial to consult a skilled birth defect lawyer and a birth defect law firm injury lawyer who can handle the preceding steps efficiently.

Product Liability

Modern technology and medicine has greatly decreased the risks of childbirth. Birth defects and injuries remain possible. If your child sustained an injury because of the negligence or carelessness of a medical professional during pregnancy, labor and birth, you could be entitled to financial compensation to cover your loss.

Levy Konigsberg's birth defect lawyers can help you determine whether you are entitled to sue the doctor, hospital and other parties involved. Our team has the expertise and resources to defend your rights. This includes the assistance of specialized medical and scientific experts who can determine and connect the medical conditions of your child's with exposure to chemicals.

Birth defects can range in severity and affect a child's appearance, quality of life, and expected longevity. If your child's illness was a result of medical negligence or exposure to prescription medication or toxic chemicals, or environmental circumstances, our firm can provide you with expert insight and guidance on the advantages of a claim. Contact us today to begin the process of recovering the compensation you deserve for your losses. We will review your case free of charge or obligation. We only receive a fee when we settle or win your case.

Exposure to toxic substances

As part of their job or the environment they work in People are exposed daily to toxins day. Unfortunately certain chemicals have been found to cause birth defects (teratogens) and can harm babies. Parents who believe their child has an issue with birth due to chemical exposure may be qualified for compensation.

The exposure to chemicals during pregnancy is among the main causes of birth defects. Certain chemicals which include toxic solvents that are utilized in the manufacturing of semiconductors are known to cause a range of birth defects in babies. Our firm has handled cases against several of the largest companies in this industry and secured billions of dollars in settlement agreements.

It is well known that in utero exposures to organic solvents, like tetrachloroethylene and toluene (TCE), as well benzene and Vinyl Chloride at Camp Lejeune can increase the chance of developing cancers in children, including hematopoietic and birth defects. SSRIs and other prescription medicines such as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) have also been linked to 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 pain and suffering of families who's lives have been ruined by their wrongful conduct. She graduated magna cum laude from Williams College and Columbia Law School and is admitted to practice in New York and New Jersey.