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Birth Defect Lawyers

Parents can be overwhelmed by medical bills if their child is sick at birth. If your child suffers from a birth defect caused due to medical negligence or exposure to certain drugs, you could be able to claim compensation.

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

Birth Defects: Causes

Certain birth problems are caused by changes in the genes or chromosomes. These problems can be passed on from parents with these abnormalities or result from a mutation in the fertilized ovum. These issues can alter the way the body functions or is formed. These genetic issues can be minor or severe.

Birth defects can be caused by environmental factors during fetal growth. Chemicals and toxins, such as those found in industrial solvents (such as benzene), trichloroethylene used in dry cleaning, and perchloroethylene (used in degreasing metals and painting) can cause birth defects. These include exposure to heavy metals such as mercury, arsenic, or lead used in the manufacture and power plants. These harmful substances, called teratogens cause serious harm to a growing baby.

A medical professional could cause a birth defect because of negligence, such as not diagnosing or treating the mother's health condition during pregnancy or after the baby is born. A doctor can be negligent in prescribing medication that can cause birth defects or administer the medication in a way that is not correct. Medical malpractice lawsuits may be brought against the doctor who is responsible for the error. A birth injury lawsuit may also be brought against a company that puts pregnant workers in a situation that exposes them to an unsafe substance.

Medical Malpractice

Birth defects are structural changes within the body, which negatively impact its appearance or function. According to the CDC these conditions can affect any part or body.

If a child is born with a birth defect parents often want to know what caused the condition. The most commonly cited causes of these diseases 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 file a suit against the people responsible.

In most cases, the statute of limitations for medical malpractice cases involving birth injury is only one year. This means that parents need to act quickly upon identifying the birth defect and linking it to the cause of the injury. The collection of receipts, bills, and credit card payment records, along with other evidence, can aid in proving your claim for compensation.

Although it would be ideal to have more time taking the shock of finding out that a child was born with defects or birth injuries however, this is not an available option when filing a legal case. This is why it is critical to work with a knowledgeable birth defect lawyer and birth injury attorney who will handle all the preceding steps in a timely manner.

Product Liability

Modern technology and medicine have drastically reduced the risks of childbirth. Birth defects and injuries are still possible. If you believe that a medical professional was negligent or negligent during the delivery, pregnancy or labor, your child may be suffering an injury. You could be entitled to compensation for your losses.

Levy Konigsberg's birth defect lawyers can assist you in determining whether you are entitled to sue the doctor, hospital, and other parties involved. Our team has the knowledge and resources to protect your rights. This includes the assistance of specialized scientific and medical experts who can determine and link the conditions of your child's with chemical exposure.

Birth problems can be varied in severity and impact the lifespan of a child appearance, appearance and the quality of life. Our firm can provide professional guidance and advice regarding the merits of a claim in the event that your child's illness is caused by medical negligence, prescription medications, toxic chemical exposure, or environmental causes. Contact us now to begin the process of recovering compensation for your injuries. We will review your case without cost or obligation. We only receive a fee if we win or settle your case.

Exposure to Toxic Chemicals

Many people are exposed chemicals and toxins on daily basis as part of their work or surroundings. 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.

Exposure to chemicals during pregnancy is among the main causes of birth defects. Certain chemicals such as toxic solvents that are used 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 handled cases involving some of the largest companies in this field and secured billions of dollars in settlement agreements.

It is known that exposure to organic solvents like tetrachloroethylene and toluene (TCE) and benzene as well as Vinyl Chloride at Camp Lejeune can increase the chance of developing cancers in children, including hematopoietic, and birth defects. In addition, prescription medications like selective serotonin reuptake 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 lawsuits against corporate defendants who cause suffering and suffering of families who have suffered due to their negligence. She graduated magna cum laude from Williams College and Columbia Law School and is admitted to practice law in New York and New Jersey.