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Birth Defect Lawyers

Parents may be overwhelmed by medical bills when a baby is ill at birth. If your child is suffering from an anomaly in the birth that was caused through medical negligence or exposure to certain drugs, you may be entitled to compensation.

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

Causes of Birth Defects

Some birth defects happen because of changes in genes or the chromosomes. These issues may be passed down from parents who have these disorders, or they can result from a new mutation in a fertilized ovum. These issues can affect the way the body functions or is formed. These genetic issues may be minor or serious.

There are also birth defects that are caused by the environment during the development of the fetus. Chemicals and toxins, like the ones found in industrial solvents (such as benzene), trichloroethylene used in dry cleaning, and perchloroethylene that is used in the process of painting and degreasing metals) can cause birth defects. These can include exposure to heavy metals such as mercury, arsenic and lead used in manufacturing and power plants. These harmful substances are referred to as teratogens. They can cause serious damage to the developing baby.

Medical professionals can cause birth defects through negligence. For instance they may fail to diagnose or treat a mother's problem during pregnancy or after the baby is born. A doctor could be negligent if she prescribes medication that can cause birth defects or negligently administers a medicine. Medical malpractice claims can be brought against the doctor who was responsible for the negligence. A birth injury lawsuit could 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 can have negative effects on its appearance or function. According to the CDC they can affect any body part or organ.

Parents often want to understand the causes of birth defects. Medical negligence or exposure to teratogen chemicals are among the most common causes. A skilled birth defect lawyer can assist families to investigate the causes of birth defects and bring a lawsuit against the parties responsible.

Birth injuries usually have a statute of limitations of only 1 year. This means that parents must to act quickly once they have identified the birth defect and determining the underlying cause of the injury. Collecting receipts, bills and credit card transactions, 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 is born with an injury or defect at birth but this isn't an available option when filing an official case. This is why it is critical to find a reputable birth defect attorney and a 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. However birth injuries and birth defects are possible. If your child sustained an injury due to the negligence or carelessness of a medical professional during labor, pregnancy and birth, you could be entitled to financial compensation to cover your expenses.

Levy Konigsberg's lawyers for birth defects can help you determine whether you have a valid reason to sue your doctor, hospital and other parties involved. Our team has the knowledge and resources needed to safeguard your rights, including the assistance of specially trained medical and scientific experts to determine and connect your child's health condition with exposure to chemicals or other environmental factors.

Birth defects can range in severity, and can impact the appearance of children, their quality of life, and expected lifespan. Our firm can offer expert advice and insight into the merits of a case if your child's condition is caused by medical negligence, prescription medication, toxic chemical exposure, or environmental causes. Contact us today to start the process of obtaining compensation for your losses. We can review your case for free of cost and with no obligation. We only receive a fee if we win or settle your case.

Exposure to Toxic Chemicals

As part of their work or their environment, many people are exposed to toxins every day. Unfortunately certain chemicals have been found to cause birth defects (teratogens) and can harm babies. Parents who believe that the birth defect of their child is related to chemical exposure may be eligible for compensation.

One of the most prevalent causes of birth defects is chemical exposure during pregnancy. Certain of these substances which include toxic solvents that are utilized in the industry of manufacturing semiconductors, are known to cause a range of birth defects in newborn children. Our firm has successfully fought a number of cases against the largest companies in the world in these matters, winning billions of dollars in settlement agreements.

In the utero period, exposure to organic solvents like toluene Trichloroethylene (TCE), and tetrachloroethylene (PCE) in addition to benzene and vinyl chloride at Camp Lejeune, are known to increase the risk of children developing hematopoietic cancers and birth defects. Additionally, prescription medications such as selective serotonin-reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) have been shown to be linked with a variety of birth defects.

Victoria Phillips is a Partner at Phillips & Paolicelli. She focuses on complex litigation involving product liability, birth defect lawsuits and corporate defendants who cause pain and suffering to families whose lives have been devastated by their wrongful conduct. She graduated magna cumlaude from Williams College and Columbia Law School and is admitted to practice in New York and New Jersey.