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Birth Defect Lawyers

Parents can be overwhelmed by medical bills if a baby is ill at birth. If you believe that your child's birth defect was the result of medical negligence or exposure to certain drugs, you may be entitled to compensation.

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

Causes of Birth Defects

Some birth abnormalities are caused by mutations in the genes or chromosomes. These issues can be passed down from parents who have these disorders or result from new mutations occurring in fertilized eggs. These issues can affect how the body develops or how the body functions. These genetic issues can be severe or minor.

There are also birth defects caused by environmental factors during the fetal stage. Chemicals and toxins, like those in industrial solvents (such as benzene) and trichloroethylene (used in dry cleaning, and perchloroethylene (used in degreasing metals and painting) can cause birth defects. They can also be exposure to arsenic and lead, mercury and birth defect other heavy metals in the manufacture of products or birth defect power plants. These toxic substances are known as teratogens. They can cause serious harm to a developing baby.

Medical professionals can cause birth defects through negligence. For instance they might fail to diagnose or treat a mother's health issue during pregnancy or after the child is delivered. A doctor could be negligent when they prescribe medication that may cause birth defects, or administer medication incorrectly. A medical malpractice claim may be filed against the doctor who committed 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 modifications in the body that adversely affect its appearance or function. According to the CDC, these conditions can be affecting any body part or.

If the child is born with a birth defect parents often want to know what caused the condition. Medical negligence or exposures to teratogen-related chemicals are the most frequently cited causes. A birth defect lawyer with years of experience can help families investigate the causes of birth defects, and then file a lawsuit against those responsible.

In most cases, the statute of limitations for medical malpractice cases involving birth injuries is just one year. Parents must act swiftly once they discover an issue with their birth defect attorney and link it to the injury. This includes collecting bills and receipts, credit card transactions and other evidence to back the claim for compensation.

It is beneficial to have more time to process the devastating event of discovering an infant has an injury or birth defect however this is not an option when it comes to filing an action in court. It is important to consult with a seasoned birth defect lawyer who can take care of all the previous steps quickly.

Product Liability

Modern technology and medical advances have drastically reduced the risks associated with birth. Birth defects and injuries are still possible. If you believe that medical professionals were reckless or negligent during pregnancy, delivery and labor, your child could have suffered a traumatic injury. You may be entitled to compensation for your losses.

Levy Konigsberg's birth defect lawyers can assist you in determining whether you have the right to sue the doctor hospital and other parties involved. Our team has the knowledge and resources to safeguard your rights. This includes the assistance of specialized scientific and medical experts who can determine and connect the problem of your child to chemical exposure.

Birth defects can vary in severity and can affect a child's appearance, quality of life, and lifespan. Our firm is able to provide expert guidance and information regarding the merits of a claim for your child's health condition if it is caused by medical negligence, prescription drugs or exposure to toxic chemicals or environmental causes. Contact us today to begin the process of obtaining compensation for your injuries. We are able to review your case for free of cost and without obligation. We only receive a fee in the event that we win or settle your case.

Toxic Exposure

Many people are exposed to chemicals and toxins on a daily basis in their work or environments. Unfortunately certain chemicals have been found to cause birth defects (teratogens) and may harm babies. Parents who believe that their child is suffering from a birth defect that is related to exposure to chemicals might be qualified for compensation.

One of the most prevalent birth defects that can be caused by exposure to chemicals during pregnancy. Certain of these substances include toxic solvents, such as those used in the semiconductor manufacturing industry have been proven to cause a variety of birth defects in newborn children. Our firm has successfully fought numerous cases against the largest corporations worldwide in these matters, resulting in billions of dollars in settlement agreements.

In in utero exposure to organic solvents such as toluene Trichloroethylene (TCE), and tetrachloroethylene (PCE), along with benzene and vinyl chloride at Camp Lejeune, are known to increase the risk of developing childhood birth defects and hematopoietic cancers. SSRIs and other prescription medicines like selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are also known to have been 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 corporations who cause suffering and suffering of families whose lives have been devastated by their wrongful conduct. She graduated with a magna cumlaude from Williams College and Columbia Law School and is admitted to practice law in New York and New Jersey.