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Birth Defect Lawyers

Parents can be overwhelmed with medical bills when their baby is ill at birth. If you believe that the birth defect of your child was caused by negligence in the medical field or exposure certain drugs, then you could be entitled to compensation.

A Hudson, NY lawyer for birth defects can assist you to seek justice.

The causes of birth defects

Some birth defects happen because of genetic changes or chromosomes. These issues can be passed on from parents with these defects, or they can result from a new mutation in the fertilized ovum. These issues can alter the way the body functions or is formed. These genetic problems could be minor or serious.

Birth problems can also be caused by environmental factors during fetal development. Chemicals and toxins, including those found in industrial solvents (such as benzene) as well as trichloroethylene that is used in dry cleaning, and perchloroethylene that is used in painting and metal degreasing) can cause birth defects. This can also include exposure to heavy metals like lead, arsenic or mercury that are used in power and manufacturing plants. These toxic substances, also called teratogens cause serious harm to a growing baby.

Medical professionals may cause birth defects due to negligence. For example they might fail to diagnose or treat a mother's condition during pregnancy, or even after the baby is born. A doctor may be negligent if he or prescribes a medication that may cause a birth defect or incorrectly administers a medication. Medical malpractice claims may be filed against the doctor who committed the error. A birth injury lawsuit may be filed against a company that puts pregnant workers in a position where they are exposed to dangerous substances.

Medical Malpractice

Birth defects are structural changes in the body that adversely affect its appearance or function. These conditions range in severity and can affect any area of the body, according to the CDC.

If a child is born with a birth defect parents often want to know why the condition developed. Medical negligence or exposures to teratogen chemical substances are the most commonly cited causes. A birth defect lawyer with years of experience can assist families in determining the causes of birth defects, and then file a suit against those responsible.

Medical malpractice cases involving birth injuries usually have a statute of limitations that is only one year. Parents must take action quickly when they find an anomaly in the birth, and then connect it with the injury. This includes gathering invoices, receipts, credit card transactions and other evidence to support the claim for compensation.

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

Product Liability

Modern medical technology and medicine have significantly reduced the risks of childbirth. Birth defects and injuries remain possible. If your child suffered an injury as a result of the negligence or carelessness of medical professionals during labor, birth and birth, you could be entitled to financial compensation to help cover your losses.

Levy Konigsberg's birth defect lawyers can help you determine whether you have the right to sue your doctor, hospital and other parties involved. Our team has the expertise and resources to defend your rights. This includes the assistance of specialized scientific and medical experts who are able to identify and connect the health condition of your child to exposure to chemicals.

Birth defects can vary in severity and can affect a child's appearance, quality of life, and expected life span. Our firm is able to provide expert advice and insight regarding the merits of a claim when your child's condition is caused by medical negligence, prescription drugs, toxic chemical exposure, or environmental factors. Contact us today to start the process of obtaining compensation for your injuries. We will review your case without cost or obligation. We only get paid if we win your case or settle it.

Exposure to Toxics

As a result of their jobs or in their surroundings Many people are exposed to toxic substances every day. Unfortunately certain chemicals have been found to cause birth defects (teratogens) and may cause harm to babies. Parents who believe their child is suffering from a birth defect related to chemical exposure may be eligible for compensation.

One of the most frequent causes of birth defects is chemical exposure during pregnancy. Some of these substances including harmful solvents in the semiconductor industry are believed to cause birth defects in infants who are not yet born. Our firm has handled cases involving several of the largest companies in this sector and has secured billions of dollars in settlement agreements.

It is well known that in utero exposures to organic solvents such as tetrachloroethylene, and toluene (TCE), as well the exposure to benzene and Vinyl chloride at Camp Lejeune can increase the risk of childhood cancers, including hematopoietic and birth defects. In addition, prescription drugs such as selective serotonin-reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) have been proven to be linked with 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 (library.kemu.ac.ke) against corporations who cause pain and suffering of families who's lives have been ruined due to their negligence. She graduated with a magna cumlaude from Williams College and Columbia Law School and is licensed to practice law in New York and New Jersey.