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Birth Defect Lawyers

Parents can be overwhelmed with medical bills when their baby is ill at birth. If you believe that your child's birth defect was the result of negligence on the part of a doctor or 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

Some birth defects happen because of genetic changes or the chromosomes. These issues can be passed on from parents with these defects, or they can result from a new mutation in an ovum that has been fertilized. These issues can affect how the body is formed or the way in which the body functions. These genetic issues can be minor or serious.

There are also birth defects caused by environmental factors during fetal development. Chemicals and toxins, including those in industrial solvents (such as benzene) as well as trichloroethylene that is used in dry cleaning, and perchloroethylene (used in degreasing metals and painting) can cause birth defects. This could include exposure to heavy metals like mercury, arsenic and lead that are used in power and manufacturing plants. These toxic substances, also called teratogens cause serious harm to a growing baby.

Medical professionals can cause birth defects through negligence. For instance they might fail to identify or treat a mother's illness during pregnancy or even after the baby is born. A doctor may be negligent if he / prescribes a medication that could cause a birth defect, or incorrectly administers a medication. A medical malpractice claim may be filed against the doctor who caused the negligence. A birth injury lawsuit could also be filed against an employer if they expose a pregnant employee to harmful substances.

Medical Malpractice

Birth defects are structural changes within the body that adversely affect its appearance or function. According to the CDC the conditions could affect any body part or organ.

Parents often want to understand how a birth defect developed. Medical negligence or exposure to teratogen chemical substances are the most commonly cited causes. A birth defect law firms defect lawyer with experience can assist families in investigating the causes of birth defects and bring a lawsuit against those who are responsible.

In the majority of cases, the statute of limitations for medical malpractice cases involving birth injuries is just one year. This means that parents must to act quickly upon identifying a birth defect and linking it to the underlying cause of the injury. Collecting receipts, bills and credit card transactions, along with other evidence, will aid in proving your claim for compensation.

Although it would be nice to have more time processing the trauma of learning that a child is born with defects or birth injuries but this isn't an option in a legal claim. It is essential to find a skilled birth defect lawyer who can handle the preceding steps in a timely fashion.

Product Liability

Modern technology and medicine have drastically decreased the risks of childbirth. However, birth accidents and birth defects are 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 from Levy Knigsberg LLP can assist you in determining whether you have a valid reason to file a lawsuit against the doctor, hospital, and other parties accountable. Our team has the knowledge and resources to safeguard your rights. This includes the assistance of specialized medical and scientific experts who are able to identify and connect the medical condition of your child to chemical exposure.

Birth defects can be severe or mild, and affect a child's life expectancy appearance, appearance and the quality of life. If your child's illness was the result of medical malpractice, or by exposure to prescription drugs or toxic chemicals, or environmental factors, our firm can provide expert advice and guidance on the merits of a lawsuit. Contact us now to begin the process of getting compensation for your injuries. We will review your case at no charge or obligation. We only receive payment if we get your case settled or win it.

Exposure to Toxic Chemicals

Many people are exposed chemicals and toxins on regular basis due to their jobs or surroundings. Unfortunately, some of these chemicals have been proven to cause birth defects (teratogens) and may harm babies. Parents who believe that their child is suffering from an issue with birth due to exposure to chemicals may be entitled to compensation.

One of the most common causes of birth defects is chemical exposure during pregnancy. Some of these substances, like harmful solvents found in the semiconductor industry are believed to cause birth defects in babies born without. Our firm has successfully dealt with several cases against the largest companies in the world in these matters, resulting in billions in settlement agreements.

In the utero period, exposure to organic solvents like toluene Trichloroethylene (TCE) and tetrachloroethylene (PCE) along with benzene as well as vinyl chloride at Camp Lejeune, are known to increase the risk of children developing birth defects and hematopoietic tumors. Additionally, prescription medications such as selective serotonin receptor inhibitors (SSRIs) have been found 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 corporate defendants who cause pain and suffering of families whose lives have been devastated through their negligence. She graduated from Williams College and Columbia Law School and is licensed to practice law in New York and New Jersey.