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Birth Defect Lawyers

Parents may be overwhelmed by medical bills when a baby is ill 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 pursue justice.

Birth Defects and Causes

Certain birth defects are caused by changes in genes or the chromosomes. These issues can be passed down through parents with these abnormalities, or they can result from a mutation in a fertilized ovum. These issues can affect the way the body develops or how the body functions. These genetic issues can be either mild or severe.

Birth defects can be caused by environmental factors during fetal growth. Chemicals and toxins, such as 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. It is also possible to be exposed to arsenic, lead, mercury, or other heavy metals utilized in the manufacturing process or in power plants. These toxic substances, also known as teratogens cause serious harm to a growing baby.

A medical professional could cause a birth defect because of negligence, such as 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 could cause birth defects or improperly administers a medication. Medical malpractice lawsuits can be filed against the doctor who was responsible for the error. A birth injury lawsuit can also be filed against an employer in the event that they expose pregnant employees to harmful substances.

Medical Malpractice

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

Parents often want to understand why a birth defect was created. The most commonly cited causes of these conditions are medical negligence or exposure to teratogen chemicals. An experienced birth defect lawyer can assist families to investigate the causes of birth defects and pursue a lawsuit against those responsible.

Medical malpractice cases involving birth injuries usually have a time limit of just one year. Parents must act swiftly once they identify a birth defect, and link it to the injury. Collecting receipts, bills and credit card payments, along with other evidence, can aid in proving your claim for compensation.

It is beneficial to have more time to process the traumatizing moment of learning that an infant has a birth defect or injury however this is not an option when it comes to submitting an legal claim. This is why it is critical to find a reputable birth defect attorney and a birth injury attorney who can handle the previous steps in a timely manner.

Product Liability

Modern technology and medical advancements have greatly reduced the risk associated with childbirth. However birth injuries and defects remain possible. If your child suffered an injury due to the negligence or inattention of a medical professional during pregnancy, labor and delivery, you may be entitled to financial compensation for your loss.

A birth defect lawyer from Levy Knigsberg LLP can help you determine whether or not you have grounds for a lawsuit against the doctor, hospital, or other parties accountable. Our team has the expertise and resources needed to safeguard your rights, which includes the services of specialized medical and scientific experts to identify and connect your child's condition with exposure to chemicals or other environmental factors.

Birth defects can be severe or mild, and affect a child's life expectancy appearance, appearance and the quality of life. Our firm can provide professional guidance and advice on the merits a claim in the event that your child's illness is caused by medical negligence, prescription medication or exposure to toxic chemicals or environmental causes. Contact us now to begin the process of seeking compensation for your damages. We will review your case without cost or obligation. We only get paid if we win or settle your case.

Toxic Exposure

Many people are exposed toxins and chemicals on a every day basis as a result of their jobs or environments. Unfortunately certain toxins are known to cause birth defect (teratogens) and harm babies. Parents who believe that their child's birth defect is due to exposure to chemicals could be qualified for compensation.

Pregnancy-related exposure to chemicals is one of the leading causes of birth defects. Certain substances, such as toxic solvents in the semiconductor industry are believed to cause birth defects in unborn babies. Our firm has successfully dealt with a number of cases against the biggest companies worldwide in these cases, resulting in billions in settlement agreements.

In utero exposure to organic solvents such as toluene and trichloroethylene (TCE) and tetrachloroethylene (PCE), along with benzene as well as vinyl chloride at Camp Lejeune, are known to increase the risk of acquiring childhood birth defects and hematopoietic cancers. SSRIs as well as other prescription medications such as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), have also been linked to numerous birth defects.

Victoria Phillips is a partner at Phillips & Paolicelli, focusing on the complex litigation involving product liability and birth defect lawsuits against corporations who cause suffering and pain of families who's lives have been ruined due to their negligence. She graduated magna cumlaude from Williams College and Columbia Law School and is admitted to practice in New York and New Jersey.