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Birth Defect Lawyers

When a baby is born with a serious medical condition, parents may find themselves covered in medical bills. If you believe that your child's birth defect was the result of negligence in the medical field or exposure to certain medications, then you could be entitled to compensation.

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

Causes of Birth Defects

Certain birth defects can occur as a result of mutations in genes or chromosomes. These disorders can be passed down from parents with these disorders or result from new mutations in a fertilized egg. These issues can alter the way that the body functions or develops. These genetic problems could be minor or serious.

There are also birth defects caused by the environment during the fetal stage. Chemicals and toxins, such as those found in industrial solvents (such as benzene) and trichloroethylene (used in dry cleaning, and perchloroethylene (used in metal degreasing and painting) can cause birth defects. This could include exposure to heavy metals such as lead, arsenic or mercury that are used in power and manufacturing plants. These harmful substances, also called teratogens, could cause serious harm to a growing baby.

Medical professionals may cause birth defects due to negligence. For example they may not identify or treat a mother's problem during pregnancy or after the child is delivered. A doctor may be negligent if she prescribes medication that can cause a birth defect, or incorrectly administers a medication. Medical malpractice claims may be brought against the doctor who was responsible for the negligence. A birth injury lawsuit may also be filed against an employer in the event that they expose a pregnant employee to harmful substances.

Medical Malpractice

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

Parents often want to know why a birth defect was created. Medical negligence or exposure to teratogen chemicals are the most frequently cited causes. A birth defect lawyer who has experience can help families investigate the causes of birth defects, and file a suit against those who are responsible.

In the majority of cases, the statute of limitations for medical malpractice cases involving birth injury is only one year. Parents must act swiftly once they identify an anomaly in the birth, and link it to the injury. Documenting receipts, bills, and credit card transactions, along with other evidence, will aid in proving your claim for compensation.

While it's nice to have more time taking the shock of finding out that a child was born with an injury or defect at birth it is not an option in an official case. This is why it is crucial to work with a knowledgeable birth defect lawyer and birth injury attorney who will take care of all the preceding actions in a timely manner.

Product Liability

Modern medical technology and medicine have significantly decreased the risks of childbirth. Birth defects and injuries remain possible. If you believe medical professionals were negligent or inexperienced during pregnancy, birth and labor, your child may have suffered injuries. You may be entitled to compensation for your losses.

A birth defect lawyer at Levy Konigsberg, LLP can assist you in determining whether or not you are eligible to bring a suit against the doctor, hospital, or other parties responsible. Our team has the expertise and resources to protect your rights. This includes the assistance of specialized scientific and medical experts who are able to identify and link the condition of your child to chemical exposure.

Birth defects can be a source of uncertainty in their severity and impact the lifespan of a child appearance, appearance, and the quality of life. If your child's condition was the result of medical malpractice or exposure to prescription medications chemical substances, toxic chemicals, or environmental factors, our firm can offer you professional insight and guidance on the merits of a claim. Contact us now to begin the process of obtaining compensation for your losses. We will review your case at no charge or obligation. We only get paid in the event that we win or settle your case.

Toxic Exposure

In the course of their work or in their surroundings Many people are exposed to toxic substances every day. Unfortunately some of these chemicals are known to cause birth defects (teratogens) and degenden.wiki may harm babies. Parents who believe that the birth defect law firm defect of their child is due to exposure to chemicals could be qualified for compensation.

Exposure to chemicals during pregnancy is among the most significant causes of birth defects. Some of these substances including harmful solvents in the semiconductor industry are known to cause birth defects in babies born without. Our firm has dealt with cases against several of the largest companies in this field and secured billions of dollars in settlement agreements.

In utero exposure to organic solvents like toluene Trichloroethylene (TCE), and tetrachloroethylene (PCE) along with benzene and vinyl chloride at Camp Lejeune, are known to increase the risk of children developing birth defects and hematopoietic tumors. In addition, prescription medications like 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 the complex litigation involving product liability and birth defect lawsuits against corporate defendants who cause suffering and pain of families whose lives have been devastated through their negligence. She graduated as a magna cum laude from Williams College and Columbia Law School and is licensed to practice in New York and New Jersey.