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Birth Defect Lawyers

Parents may be overwhelmed by medical bills when their baby is sick at birth. If you believe that the birth defect of your child was the result of negligence on the part of a doctor or exposure to certain drugs, you may be entitled to compensation.

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

Causes of Birth Defects

Some birth defects happen because of changes in genes or the chromosomes. These problems can be passed on from parents with these defects or result from a new mutation in the fertilized ovum. These problems can affect how the body is formed or the way in which the body functions. These genetic problems can be mild or serious.

There are also birth defects that are caused by things in the environment during fetal development. Chemicals and toxins, including those in industrial solvents (such as benzene) or trichloroethylene, which is used in dry cleaning, and perchloroethylene used in the process of painting and degreasing metals) can cause birth defects. There is also exposure to arsenic, lead, mercury or other heavy metals used in the production of goods or in power plants. These harmful substances, known as teratogens cause serious harm to a developing baby.

Medical professionals can cause birth defects through negligence. For example they may fail to diagnose or treat a mother's health issue during pregnancy, or birth defects even after the baby is born. A doctor could be negligent if prescribes medication that could cause birth defects or negligently administers a medicine. A medical malpractice claim may be filed against the doctor who committed the negligence. A birth injury lawsuit may also be brought against a business that places a pregnant worker in a position that exposes them to a harmful substance.

Medical Malpractice

Birth defects are structural changes to the body that have an adverse impact on the way it functions or appears. According to the CDC the conditions could affect any part or body.

Parents often want to understand the causes of birth defects. The most commonly cited causes of these problems are medical negligence or exposure to teratogen chemical. A knowledgeable birth defect lawyer can assist families to investigate the causes of birth defects and make a claim against those responsible.

In the majority of instances, the statute of limitations for medical malpractice cases involving birth injuries is only one year. This means that parents must to act quickly once they have identified an issue with their birth and linking it to the cause of the injury. This includes collecting bills and receipts, payments made to credit cards and other evidence to support the claim for compensation.

It is beneficial to have more time to process the devastating moment of finding out that the child has a birth defect or injury however this isn't an option when it comes to submitting an legal claim. This is why it is essential to find a reputable birth defect attorney and a birth injury attorney who can handle the previous steps promptly.

Product Liability

Modern technology and medicine has greatly decreased the risks of childbirth. However, birth injuries and birth defects are possible. If your child suffered an injury because of the negligence or carelessness of medical professionals during labor, birth and delivery, you may be entitled to financial compensation to cover your expenses.

Levy Konigsberg's lawyers for birth defects can assist you in determining whether you have the right to pursue a lawsuit against the doctor, hospital and other parties involved. Our team has the expertise and resources necessary to protect your rights, including the services of specially trained medical and scientific experts to discover and link your child's illness with chemical exposure or other environmental factors.

Birth defects can range in severity and can affect a child's appearance, quality of life, and life expectancy. If your child's illness was the result of medical malpractice, or by exposure to prescription drugs, toxic chemicals, or environmental factors, our firm will provide you with professional advice and birth defects advice on the merits of a claim. Contact us today to begin the process of obtaining compensation for your injuries. We will review your case free of cost or obligation. We only get paid when we are successful in your case or settle it.

Exposure to Toxic Chemicals

As a result of their jobs or working environment In the course of their work or in their environment, many people are exposed to toxic substances every day. Unfortunately, some of these chemicals have been proven to cause birth defects (teratogens) and may harm babies. Parents who believe that their child's birth defect is related to exposure to chemicals could be qualified for compensation.

One of the main causes of birth defects is chemical exposure during pregnancy. Certain substances which include toxic solvents that are utilized in the industry of manufacturing semiconductors, are known to cause a range of birth defects in children who are not yet born. Our firm has represented some of the largest companies in this sector and has won billions 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 developing childhood hematopoietic cancers and birth defects. In addition, prescription drugs such as selective serotonin-reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) have been shown to be associated with various birth defects.

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