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Birth Defect Lawyers

Parents can be overwhelmed with medical bills when their baby is sick at birth. If you believe that the birth defect of your child was caused by negligence on the part of a doctor or exposure to certain drugs, then you may be entitled to 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 genetic changes or the chromosomes. These issues can be passed down from parents with these disorders or result from new mutations occurring in a fertilized egg. These issues can alter the way that the body functions or develops. These genetic issues could be minor or serious.

Birth defects can be caused by environmental factors that affect fetal growth. These include toxins and chemicals like those found in industrial solvents such as benzene and the trichloroethylene (used in dry cleaning) and perchloroethylene (used to strip paint, and also in painting and metal degreasing). They can also be exposure to lead, arsenic, mercury, or other heavy metals used in the production of goods or in power plants. These toxic substances are known as teratogens, and they can cause serious damage to the developing baby.

A medical professional can cause a birth defect because of incompetence, for example, failing to diagnose or treat the mother's health problem during pregnancy or after the baby is born. A doctor could be negligent if she prescribes medication that can cause a birth defect, or incorrectly administers a medication. Medical malpractice lawsuits can be brought against the doctor who was responsible for the error. A birth injury lawsuit could also be filed against an employer in the event that they expose pregnant employees to harmful substances.

Medical Malpractice

Birth defects are structural changes within the body that can negatively affect its appearance or function. The severity of these conditions varies and can affect any area of the body, according to the CDC.

When a child is born with a birth defect parents often want to know what caused the condition. Medical negligence or exposure to teratogen chemicals are among the most frequent causes. A skilled birth defect lawyer can assist families discover the causes of birth defects and bring a lawsuit against the parties responsible.

In the majority of instances, the statute of limitations for medical malpractice cases involving birth injuries is only one year. This means that parents have to act swiftly after identifying a birth defect and determining the underlying cause of the injury. The collection of receipts, bills, and credit card payments as well as other evidence, can aid in proving your claim for compensation.

It would be beneficial to have more time to process the traumatic moment of learning that an infant has an injury or defect that is a result of birth however this isn't an option when it comes to filing an legal claim. It is important to find a skilled birth defect and birth injury lawyer who can take care of all of the steps before in a timely fashion.

Product Liability

Modern technology and medicine have drastically reduced the risk of childbirth. Birth defects and injuries remain possible. If you believe a medical professional was reckless or negligent during the delivery, pregnancy or labor, your child could have suffered an injury. You could be entitled to compensation for your losses.

A birth defect lawyer from Levy Knigsberg LLP can assist you in determining whether or not you are eligible to file a lawsuit against the doctor, hospital, or other parties accountable. Our team has the resources and experience to protect your rights. This includes the services of specialized medical and scientific experts who can determine and link the conditions of your child's with chemical exposure.

Birth defects can be severe or mild, and affect the life expectancy of a child appearance, appearance, as well as quality of living. Our firm will provide you with expert guidance and advice regarding the merits of a claim for your child's health condition if it is a result of medical negligence, prescription medication or exposure to toxic chemicals or environmental causes. Contact us today to start the process of seeking compensation for your damages. We will review your case without charge or obligation. We only get paid in the event that we win or settle your case.

Toxic Exposure

Many people are exposed to chemicals and toxic substances on a regular basis due to their work or environments. Unfortunately, some of these toxins can cause birth defects (teratogens) and harm babies. Parents who believe that their child's birth defect is related to exposure to chemicals could be qualified for compensation.

The exposure to chemicals during pregnancy is among the main causes of birth defects. Some of these substances which include toxic solvents that are utilized in the industry of manufacturing semiconductors are known to cause a variety of birth defects in children who are not yet born. Our firm has handled cases involving several of the largest companies in this industry and has secured billions of dollars in settlement agreements.

In 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 developing childhood birth defects and hematopoietic tumors. In addition, prescription medications such as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) have been found 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's lives have been destroyed through their negligence. She graduated as a magna cum laude from Williams College and Columbia Law School and is licensed to practice law in New York and New Jersey.