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Birth Defect Lawyers

When a baby is born with a serious medical condition parents could end up buried in medical bills. If you believe that your child's birth defect was caused by negligence in the medical field or exposure to certain drugs, then you could be entitled to compensation.

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

Causes of Birth Defects

Certain birth defects can occur as a result of mutations in genes or chromosomes. These issues can be passed down from parents with these problems, or they can result from a mutation in the fertilized ovum. These issues can affect the way the body functions or is formed. These genetic issues can be mild or serious.

There are also birth defects that are caused by the environment during fetal development. These include toxins and chemicals like those found in industrial solvents such as benzene and trichloroethylene (used in dry cleaning) and perchloroethylene (used to strip paint and used in painting and degreasing of metals). They can also be exposure to arsenic, lead mercury, or other heavy metals utilized in the production of goods or in power plants. These harmful substances, known as teratogens, can cause serious harm to a developing baby.

Medical professionals may cause birth defect Lawsuit defects due to negligence. For example, they may fail to diagnose or treat a mother's condition during pregnancy or after the baby is born. A doctor could be negligent if he or she prescribes medication that can cause birth defects or in a way that is not appropriate for the medication. A medical malpractice claim could be brought against the doctor who caused the negligence. A birth injury lawsuit can also be filed against an employer if they expose a pregnant employee to harmful substances.

Medical Malpractice

Birth defects are structural changes to the body that adversely affect its appearance or function. According to the CDC the conditions could affect any body part or organ.

When a child is born with a birth defect, parents are often interested in knowing what caused the condition. The most common causes for these disorders are medical negligence or exposure to teratogen chemical. An experienced birth defect law firm defect lawyer can assist families discover the causes of birth defects and pursue a lawsuit against those responsible.

In most cases, the statute of limitations for medical malpractice cases involving birth injury is just one year. Parents must act quickly once they spot a birth defect and link it to the injury. This includes gathering invoices, receipts, payment from credit cards as well as other evidence to support the claim for compensation.

It would be beneficial to have more time to process the traumatizing experience of discovering that the child has an injury or birth defect however this isn't an option when it comes to submitting a legal claim. This is why it's crucial to find a reputable birth defect attorney and a birth injury attorney who will handle all the previous actions in a timely manner.

Product Liability

Modern technology and medicine have drastically reduced the risks of childbirth. However, birth accidents and birth defects are possible. If you believe medical professionals were negligent or negligent during pregnancy, delivery and labor, your child may have suffered injuries. You could be entitled to compensation for your losses.

A birth defect lawyer from Levy Konigsberg LLP will assist you in determining whether or not you are eligible to file a lawsuit against the doctor, hospital, and other parties accountable. Our team is equipped with the knowledge and resources to defend your rights, which includes the services of specialized medical and scientific experts who can identify and connect your child's health condition with chemical exposure or other environmental factors.

Birth defects can vary in severity and impact a child's appearance, quality of life, and life expectancy. Our firm can offer expert advice and insight on the merits a claim if your child's condition is the result of medical negligence, prescription medication, toxic chemical exposure, or environmental causes. Contact us today to begin the process of obtaining compensation for your damages. We will review your case for you without cost or obligation. We only earn money if we are successful in your case or settle it.

Exposure to Toxic Chemicals

Many people are exposed chemicals and toxins on daily basis as part of their jobs or in their surroundings. Unfortunately certain chemicals are known to cause birth defects (teratogens) and may harm babies. Parents who believe that their child is suffering from a birth defect related to exposure to chemicals could be entitled to compensation.

One of the most frequent birth defects that can be caused by chemical exposure during pregnancy. Some of these substances, like toxic solvents in the semiconductor industry are known to cause birth defects in infants who are not yet born. Our firm has represented several of the largest companies in this field and secured billions of dollars in settlement agreements.

In the utero environment, 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 childhood hemopoietic malformations and cancers. SSRIs and other prescription medicines including selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are also believed to have 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 suffering and suffering of families who have suffered by their negligence. She graduated from Williams College and Columbia Law School, and is admitted to practice law in New York and New Jersey.