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Birth Defect Lawyers

Parents can be overwhelmed by medical bills when their baby is sick at birth. If your child has a birth defect that was caused by medical malpractice or by exposure to certain drugs, you may be eligible for compensation.

A Hudson, NY birth defects lawyer can assist you in pursuing justice.

The causes of birth defects

Certain birth defects are the result of changes in genes or chromosomes. These disorders can be passed down from parents with these conditions or may result from new mutations that occur in fertilized eggs. These issues can affect how the body is formed or the way in which the body functions. These genetic issues can be minor or serious.

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

A medical professional can cause a birth defect because of incompetence, for example, not diagnosing or treating the mother's health condition during pregnancy or after the child is born. A doctor may be negligent if prescribes a medication that could cause a birth defect or improperly administers a medication. A medical malpractice lawsuit can be brought against the doctor who committed the error. A birth injury lawsuit can be brought against a company that puts a pregnant worker in a position that exposes them to toxic substances.

Medical Malpractice

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

If a child is born with a birth defect, parents often want to know why the condition developed. The most frequent causes of these disorders are medical negligence or exposure to teratogen chemicals. A birth defect lawyer with experience can assist families in determining the causes of birth defects, and then file a lawsuit against the people responsible.

Medical malpractice cases involving birth injuries typically have a limitation period of only 1 year. Parents must take action quickly when they identify a birth defect and link it to the injury. This includes gathering invoices and receipts, payment from credit cards and other evidence to back the claim for compensation.

It would be beneficial to have more time to process the traumatic experience of discovering that the child has a birth defect or injury, but this is not an option when it comes to submitting a legal claim. This is why it's crucial to find a reputable birth defect lawsuit defect lawyer and a birth injury lawyer who will handle all the preceding actions in a timely manner.

Product Liability

Modern technology and medicine have drastically reduced the risk of childbirth. Birth defects and injuries are still possible. If you believe a medical professional was negligent or negligent during pregnancy, birth and labor, your child could have suffered an injury. You could 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 expertise and resources needed to safeguard your rights, which includes the services of highly trained medical and scientific experts who can identify and link your child's illness with chemical exposure or other environmental factors.

Birth defects can vary in severity and impact the child's life expectancy appearance, appearance, as well as quality of living. If your child's condition was caused by medical malpractice or exposure to prescription drugs or toxic chemicals, as well as environmental elements, our firm is able to provide you with professional advice and advice on the merits of a lawsuit. Contact us today to begin the process of seeking the compensation you deserve for your losses. We will review your case free of cost or obligation. We only receive a fee if we win or settle your case.

Toxic Exposure

Many people are exposed chemicals and toxins on a regular basis due to their jobs or surroundings. Unfortunately some of these toxins are known to cause birth defects (teratogens) and harm babies. Parents who believe that their child's birth defect is related to exposure to chemicals could be entitled to compensation.

The exposure to chemicals during pregnancy is among the top causes of birth defects. Some of these substances which include toxic solvents that are utilized in the semiconductor manufacturing industry, are known to cause a variety of birth defects in unborn children. Our firm has handled many cases against the largest corporations worldwide in these matters, winning billions in settlement agreements.

In the utero period, exposure to organic solvents such as toluene and trichloroethylene (TCE) and tetrachloroethylene (PCE) in addition to benzene and vinyl chloride at Camp Lejeune, are known to increase the risk of acquiring childhood birth defects and hematopoietic tumors. SSRIs and other prescription drugs including selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) have also been linked to 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 the pain and suffering of families who have suffered due to their negligence. She graduated from Williams College and Columbia Law School, and is admitted to practice law in New York and New Jersey.