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Birth Defect Lawyers

When a baby is born with a serious medical condition parents could end up paying medical bills. If your child is suffering from a birth defect that was caused due to medical negligence or exposure to certain drugs, you could be eligible for compensation.

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

Birth Defects and Causes

Certain birth defects are the result of changes in genes or chromosomes. These issues can be passed down from parents with these conditions or may result from new mutations in fertilized eggs. These issues may affect the way the body functions or is formed. These genetic problems could be minor or serious.

There are also birth defects caused by environmental factors during the fetal stage. Chemicals and toxins, including the ones found 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. This can also include exposure to heavy metals such as lead, arsenic or mercury employed in the production and power plants. These toxic substances are known as teratogens, and they can cause serious harm to a growing baby.

A medical professional may cause a birth defect because of negligence, Birth defect such as failing to diagnose or treat the mother's health problem during pregnancy or after the baby is born. A doctor could be negligent if he / prescribes a medication that may cause a birth defect or negligently administers a medicine. A medical malpractice claim can be brought 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 effects on its function or appearance. According to the CDC they can affect any body part.

If a child is born with a birth defect parents often want to know why the condition developed. The most commonly cited causes of these disorders are medical negligence or exposure to teratogen chemicals. A birth defect lawyer with experience can assist families in investigating the causes of birth defects and then file a lawsuit against those who are responsible.

In most instances, the statutes of limitations for medical malpractice cases involving birth injuries is just one year. This means that parents need to act quickly upon identifying an issue with their birth and determining the underlying cause of the injury. This includes collecting bills, receipts, payments made to credit cards and other evidence to back the claim for compensation.

It is beneficial to have more time to process the traumatic experience of discovering that the child is suffering from an injury or birth defect, but this is not an option when you are attempting to file an action in court. This is why it is crucial to find a reputable birth defect attorney and a birth injury attorney who will handle all the previous steps efficiently.

Product Liability

Modern medical technology and medicine have significantly reduced the risks of childbirth. Birth defects and injuries are still possible. If your child sustained an injury as a result of the negligence or inattention of medical professionals during labor, birth and delivery, you may be legally entitled to financial compensation to compensate your losses.

Levy Konigsberg's birth defect lawyers can assist you in determining whether you have a valid reason to sue your doctor, hospital, and other parties involved. Our team is equipped with the knowledge and resources necessary to protect your rights, which includes the services of specially trained medical and scientific experts to identify and connect your child's condition with chemical exposure or other environmental factors.

Birth defects can range in severity, and can impact the appearance of a child, their quality of life, and life expectancy. Our firm is able to provide expert guidance and advice on the merits of a claim if your child's condition is a result of medical negligence, prescription medication or exposure to toxic chemicals or environmental causes. Contact us today to begin the process of seeking the compensation you deserve for your losses. We are able to review your case for free of cost and with no obligation. We only earn money if we get your case settled or win it.

Exposure to Toxics

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

Chemical exposure during pregnancy is among the main causes of birth defects. Certain substances, such as harmful solvents found in the semiconductor industry are known to cause birth defects in unborn babies. Our firm has dealt with cases against some of the biggest companies in this field and has won billions in settlement agreements.

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

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