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Birth Defect Lawyers

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

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

Birth Defects and Causes

Some birth problems are caused by changes in chromosomes, genes, or genes. These issues can be passed down from parents with these defects, or they can result from a mutation in a fertilized ovum. These issues can affect how the body is formed or how the body works. These genetic issues may be minor or serious.

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

Medical professionals can cause birth defects through negligence. For example they might fail to identify or treat a mother's illness during pregnancy or after the child is delivered. A doctor can be negligent if they prescribe medication which could cause birth defects, or administer medication in a way that is not correct. A medical malpractice lawsuit can be brought against the doctor who committed the negligence. A birth injury lawsuit can be brought against a business that places a pregnant worker in a position in which they are exposed 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.

Parents often want to understand the cause of a birth defect. The most common causes for these diseases are medical negligence or exposure to teratogen chemicals. A skilled birth defect lawyer can assist families to investigate the causes of birth defects and pursue a lawsuit against those responsible.

In most instances, the statute of limitations for medical malpractice cases involving birth injury is only one year. Parents must act quickly once they discover a birth defect and then link it to the injury. This includes collecting bills, 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 traumatic moment of finding out that the child is suffering from an injury or birth defect, but this is not an option when it comes to submitting an legal claim. It is important to find a skilled birth defect lawyer who is able to handle each step promptly.

Product Liability

Modern medical technology and medicine have significantly decreased the risks of childbirth. Birth defects and injuries are still possible. If your child suffered an injury due to the negligence or carelessness of medical professionals during labor, pregnancy or birth, you could be entitled to financial compensation to cover your losses.

A birth defect lawyer from Levy Knigsberg LLP can help you determine whether you have a valid reason to bring a suit against the doctor, hospital, or other parties responsible. Our team has the experience and resources necessary to protect your rights, including the assistance of specialized medical and scientific experts to determine and connect your child's condition with exposure to chemicals or other environmental factors.

Birth defects can range in severity and affect the appearance of children, their quality of life, and life span. Our firm will provide you with expert advice and guidance into the merits of a case when your child's condition is a result of medical negligence, prescription medication, toxic chemical exposure, or environmental causes. Contact us today to begin the process of getting compensation for your injuries. We will review your case without cost or obligation. We only get paid if we win or settle your case.

Exposure to toxic substances

As part of their job or the environment they work in Many people are exposed to harmful substances every day. Unfortunately certain chemicals have been proven to cause birth defects (teratogens) and can harm babies. Parents who believe that their child is suffering from a birth defect that is related to exposure to chemicals could be eligible for compensation.

One of the most frequent causes of birth defects is chemical exposure during pregnancy. Some of these substances including toxic solvents in the semiconductor industry are believed to cause birth defect law firms defects in babies born without. Our firm has represented several of the largest companies in this industry, and won billions in settlement agreements.

In utero exposure to organic solvents, such as toluene and trichloroethylene (TCE), and tetrachloroethylene (PCE), along with benzene and vinyl chloride at Camp Lejeune, are known to increase the risk of developing childhood birth defects and hematopoietic tumors. SSRIs and other prescription medicines, such as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), have also been linked to numerous birth defects.

Victoria Phillips is a Partner at Phillips & Paolicelli. She focuses on complex litigation involving product liability including birth defect lawsuits and corporate defendants that cause suffering and pain to families whose lives have been devastated by their negligence. She is a graduate of Williams College and Columbia Law School, and is admitted to practice law in New York and New Jersey.