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Birth Defect Lawyers

If a baby is born with a serious medical condition parents could be paying medical costs. If your child is suffering from a birth defect caused through medical negligence or exposure to certain drugs, you could be eligible for compensation.

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

Birth Defects and Causes

Certain birth defects can occur as a result of mutations in genes or the chromosomes. These disorders can be passed down from parents who have these abnormalities or can result from new mutations in fertilized eggs. These problems can affect how the body is formed or the way in which the body functions. These genetic issues could be either minor or severe.

There are also birth defects caused by the environment during the development of the fetus. These include chemicals and toxins such as those in industrial solvents such as benzene and Trichloroethylene (used in dry cleaning), and perchloroethylene (used to strip paint and for painting and degreasing of metals). They can also be exposure to arsenic, lead, mercury, or other heavy metals used in manufacturing or at power plants. These harmful substances are referred to as teratogens and may cause serious damage to the growing baby.

Medical professionals may cause birth defects due to negligence. For example they may fail to identify or treat a mother's problem during pregnancy, or even after the child is delivered. A doctor may be negligent if prescribes a medication that could cause birth defects or improperly administers a medication. Medical malpractice claims may be filed against the doctor who committed the negligence. A birth injury lawsuit can also be filed against an employer if they expose pregnant employees to harmful substances.

Medical Malpractice

Birth defects are structural changes to the body that have negative consequences on its function or appearance. The severity of these conditions varies and can affect any part of the body, according to the CDC.

When the child is born with a birth defect parents often want to know what caused the condition. The most commonly cited causes of these diseases are medical negligence or exposure to teratogen chemicals. A birth defect lawyer with experience can help families investigate the causes of birth defects and bring a lawsuit against those responsible.

Birth injuries usually have a statute of limitations of only one year. This means that parents have to act quickly once they have identified a birth defect and linking it to the cause of the injury. Gathering bills, receipts and credit card transactions, along with other evidence, can help you support your claim for compensation.

It would be beneficial to have more time to process the traumatizing moment of finding out that the child is suffering from a birth defect or injury however this is not an option when you are attempting to file a legal claim. This is why it is critical to consult a skilled Birth defect law firms defect lawyer and a birth injury lawyer who will take care of all the previous steps in a timely manner.

Product Liability

Modern technology and medical advancements have significantly reduced the risks associated with birth. However, birth accidents and birth defects are possible. If your child sustained an injury because of the negligence or carelessness of a medical professional during labor, pregnancy or birth, you could be legally entitled to financial compensation for your loss.

A birth defect lawyer from Levy Konigsberg LLP will help you determine whether you have a valid reason for a lawsuit against a doctor, hospital, or other parties accountable. Our team has the expertise and resources necessary to protect your rights, including the services of specialized medical and scientific experts to determine and connect your child's condition with exposure to chemicals or other environmental factors.

Birth defects can be a source of uncertainty in their severity, and affect the life expectancy of a child appearance, appearance, as well as quality of living. If your child's condition was the result of medical malpractice, or by exposure to prescription medications or toxic chemicals, or environmental circumstances, our firm can offer you professional insight and guidance on the merits of a claim. Contact us now to begin the process of seeking compensation for your damages. We will review your case free of cost or obligation. We only get paid when we win your case or settle it.

Toxic Exposure

Many people are exposed chemicals and toxic substances on a daily basis in their work or environments. Unfortunately some of these chemicals are known to cause birth defect (teratogens), and can cause harm to babies. Parents who believe their child has an abnormal birth result due to chemical exposure may be eligible for compensation.

One of the most common causes of birth defects is chemical exposure during pregnancy. Some of these substances, including toxic solvents used in the manufacturing of semiconductors, are known to cause a range of birth defects in unborn children. Our firm has handled cases involving some of the largest companies in this field and has secured billions of dollars in settlement agreements.

It is well known that in utero exposures to organic solvents like tetrachloroethylene and toluene (TCE) and benzene and Vinyl Chloride at Camp Lejeune can increase the risk of childhood cancers, including hematopoietic and birth defects. SSRIs and other prescription medicines like selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), have also been linked to various birth defects.

Victoria Phillips is a Partner at Phillips & Paolicelli. She focuses on complicated product liability litigation including birth defect lawsuits and corporate defendants who cause suffering and pain for families whose lives are devastated by their wrongful conduct. She graduated with a magna cumlaude from Williams College and Columbia Law School and is admitted to practice in New York and New Jersey.