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Birth Defect Lawyers

Parents can be overwhelmed by medical bills when a baby is sick at birth. If your child is suffering from a birth defect that was caused by medical negligence or exposure to certain drugs, you may be eligible for 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 chromosomes. These problems may be passed down from parents who have these disorders, or they can result from a new mutation in an ovum that has been fertilized. These issues can alter the way that the body functions or develops. These genetic issues may be minor or even serious.

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

Medical professionals can cause birth defects through negligence. For example they might fail to diagnose or treat a mother's health issue during pregnancy or after the baby is born. A doctor could be negligent if he / prescribes a medication that could cause birth defects or negligently administers a medicine. Medical malpractice claims are filed against the doctor who is responsible for the negligence. A birth injury lawsuit can be brought against an employer who puts a pregnant worker in a position that exposes them to an unsafe substance.

Medical Malpractice

Birth defects are changes in the structure of the body that have an adverse impact on its appearance or function. These conditions can be severe and can affect any part of the body according to the CDC.

Parents often want to know the causes of birth defects. The most common causes for these diseases are medical negligence or exposure to teratogen chemicals. A skilled birth defect lawyer can help families to investigate the causes of birth defects and file a lawsuit against those responsible.

Birth injuries usually have a limitation period of just one year. Parents need to act quickly once they have identified a birth defect and determining the cause of the injury. The collection of receipts, bills, and credit card payment records, along with other evidence, will aid in your claim for compensation.

It would be beneficial to have more time to process the devastating event of discovering an infant has an injury or birth defect however this isn't an option when it comes to submitting an legal claim. It is important to consult with a seasoned birth defect lawyer and a birth injury lawyer who can handle each step in a timely manner.

Product Liability

Modern technology and medicine has greatly reduced the risks of childbirth. However birth injuries and birth defects are possible. If your child suffered 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 compensate your expenses.

Levy Konigsberg's lawyers for birth defects can help you determine whether you have a valid reason to sue the doctor, hospital, and other parties involved. Our team has the resources and experience to defend your rights. This includes the services of specialized medical and scientific experts who can detect and connect the health problem of your child to chemical exposure.

Birth defects can vary in severity, and can impact the appearance of a child's face, quality of life, and longevity. If your child's condition was caused by medical malpractice or exposure to prescription medications chemical substances, toxic chemicals, or environmental elements, our firm is able to provide expert advice and guidance on the merits of a claim. Contact us today to begin the process of obtaining compensation for your injuries. We will review your case at no charge or obligation. We only receive payment if we win your case or settle it.

Toxic Exposure

Many people are exposed to chemicals and toxins on a daily basis as part of their jobs or in their environments. Unfortunately some of these chemicals are known to cause birth defects (teratogens) and can harm babies. Parents who believe their child is suffering from a birth defect attorneys defect that is related to exposure to chemicals might be entitled to compensation.

One of the most common causes of birth defects is chemical exposure during pregnancy. Certain of these substances, including toxic solvents used in the semiconductor manufacturing industry, are known to cause a variety of birth defects in unborn children. Our firm has represented several of the largest companies in this industry and secured billions of dollars in settlement agreements.

In utero exposure to organic solvents, such as toluene Trichloroethylene (TCE), and tetrachloroethylene (PCE) as well as benzene and vinyl chloride at Camp Lejeune, are known to increase the risk of acquiring childhood hematopoietic cancers and birth defects. Additionally, prescription medicines such as selective serotonin-reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) have been proven to be associated with various birth defects.

Victoria Phillips is a Partner at Phillips & Paolicelli. She concentrates on complex litigation involving product liability and birth defect lawsuits as well as corporate defendants who cause suffering and pain for families whose lives are devastated due to their negligence. She graduated magna cum laude from Williams College and Columbia Law School and is licensed to practice in New York and New Jersey.