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Birth Defect Lawyers

Parents can 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 malpractice or by exposure to certain drugs, you could be able to claim compensation.

A Hudson, NY birth defect attorney defects lawyer can help you pursue justice.

Causes of Birth Defects

Some birth defects happen because of mutations in genes or chromosomes. These conditions can be passed on from parents who have these disorders or result from new mutations occurring in fertilized eggs. These issues may affect the way the body functions or is formed. These genetic issues may be minor or even serious.

There are also birth defects that are caused by the environment during the development of the fetus. Chemicals and toxins, including those in industrial solvents (such as benzene), trichloroethylene used in dry cleaning, and perchloroethylene (used in painting and metal degreasing) can cause birth defects. These can include exposure to heavy metals such as lead, arsenic or mercury used in manufacturing and power plants. These toxic substances are known as teratogens. They can cause serious damage to the developing baby.

A medical professional can cause a birth defect through negligence, such as not diagnosing or treating the mother's health issues during pregnancy or after the baby is born. A doctor could be negligent if he / prescribes a medication that could cause a birth defect or improperly administers a medication. A medical malpractice claim could be brought against the doctor who committed 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 modifications in the body, which negatively impact its appearance or function. According to the CDC the conditions could affect any part or body.

Parents often want to know how a birth defect developed. Medical negligence or exposure to teratogen chemicals are the most frequent causes. A birth defect lawyer with years of experience can help families investigate the causes of birth defects, and bring a lawsuit against the responsible parties.

In the majority of instances, the statute of limitations for medical malpractice cases involving birth injury is only one year. Parents should act swiftly when they spot a birth defect and connect it to the injury. Gathering bills, receipts and credit card payments along with other evidence, will aid in proving your claim for compensation.

It would be helpful to have more time to process the traumatic experience of discovering that the child has an injury or birth defect however this isn't an option when it comes to submitting an legal claim. It is crucial to work with an experienced birth defect lawyer and a birth injury lawyer who can take care of all the previous steps promptly.

Product Liability

Modern technology and medical advancements have greatly reduced the risk associated with birth. Birth defects and injuries remain possible. If your child sustained an injury because of the negligence or inattention of medical professionals during labor, pregnancy or delivery, you may be entitled to financial compensation to compensate your expenses.

A birth defect lawyer from Levy Konigsberg LLP can assist you in determining whether or not you're eligible for a lawsuit against the doctor, hospital, or other parties accountable. Our team has the experience and resources to defend your rights, which includes the services of specially trained medical and scientific experts who can identify and connect your child's condition with chemical exposure or other environmental factors.

Birth defects can range in severity and affect the appearance of a child, their quality of life, as well as their expected life span. Our firm can offer expert guidance and information on the merits of a claim for your child's health condition if it is caused by medical negligence, prescription medications, toxic chemical exposure, or environmental causes. Contact us now to start the process of obtaining compensation for your losses. We will review your case for free of cost and with no obligation. We only receive a fee when we settle or win your case.

Exposure to Toxics

Many people are exposed to toxins and chemicals on a every day basis as a result of their jobs or in their environments. Unfortunately, some of these toxins are known to cause birth defects (teratogens) and could harm babies. Parents who believe that their child is suffering from an issue with birth due to exposure to chemicals might be entitled to compensation.

One of the main birth defects that can be caused by chemical exposure during pregnancy. Certain substances, including toxic solvents used in the semiconductor manufacturing industry have been proven 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 won billions in settlement agreements.

It is well-known that exposure to organic solvents, like tetrachloroethylene, trichloroethylene and toluene (TCE) as well as benzene as well as Vinyl Chloride at Camp Lejeune can increase the risk of childhood cancers, including hematopoietic, and birth defects. In addition, prescription medications such as selective serotonin receptor inhibitors (SSRIs) have been proven to be associated with various birth defects.

Victoria Phillips is a partner at Phillips & Paolicelli, focusing on the complexities of product liability litigation and birth defect (This Web site) lawsuits against corporations who cause suffering and pain of families who have suffered by their negligence. She is a graduate of Williams College and Columbia Law School, and is admitted to the practice of law in New York and New Jersey.