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Birth Defect Lawyers

Parents may be overwhelmed by medical bills when their baby is ill at birth. If you believe that your child's birth defect was caused by negligence on the part of a doctor or exposure to certain drugs, then you could be entitled to compensation.

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

Causes of Birth Defects

Certain birth defect law firm defects can occur as a result of mutations in genes or chromosomes. These issues can be passed down from parents with these issues or could result from new mutations that occur in a fertilized egg. These issues can affect the way the body is constructed or the way that the body functions. These genetic problems can be either mild or severe.

Birth problems can be caused by environmental factors during the fetal growth. These include toxins and chemicals such as those found in industrial solvents like benzene and Trichloroethylene (used in dry cleaning), and perchloroethylene (used to strip paint and used in painting and degreasing of metals). There is also exposure to arsenic and lead, mercury, or other heavy metals used in the production of goods or in power plants. These harmful chemicals, also known as teratogens cause serious harm to a developing baby.

Medical professionals can cause birth defects through negligence. For instance they may fail to diagnose or treat a mother's condition during pregnancy, or even after the baby is born. A doctor could be negligent when they prescribe medications that can cause birth defects or administer the medication in a way that is not correct. A medical malpractice lawsuit can be brought against the doctor who caused the negligence. A birth injury lawsuit may also be filed against an employer if they expose pregnant employees to harmful substances.

Medical Malpractice

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

Parents often want to know why a birth defect was created. The most commonly cited causes of these problems are medical negligence or exposure to teratogen chemicals. An experienced birth defect lawyer can assist families discover the causes of birth defects and file a lawsuit against those responsible.

Medical malpractice cases involving birth injuries usually have a limitation period of only 1 year. Parents must act swiftly once they identify a birth defect, and link it to the injury. The collection of receipts, bills, and credit card payment records, along with other evidence, will assist in supporting your claim for compensation.

It would be beneficial to have more time to process the traumatic event of discovering an infant has a birth defect or injury, but this is not an option when it comes to filing an legal claim. It is crucial to consult with a seasoned birth defect lawyer and a birth injury lawyer who can handle all the previous steps in a timely manner.

Product Liability

Modern technology and medicine have drastically decreased the risks of childbirth. Birth defects and injuries are still 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 cover your loss.

A birth defect lawyer at Levy Konigsberg, LLP can help you determine whether or not you have grounds to bring a suit against the doctor, hospital, and other parties accountable. Our team has the expertise and resources to defend your rights, including the services of highly trained medical and scientific experts who can identify and link your child's illness with exposure to chemicals or other environmental factors.

Birth defects can range in severity and impact the appearance of children, their quality of life, and expected life span. Our firm can offer expert advice and insight on the merits of a claim in the event that your child's illness is a result of medical negligence, prescription medication or exposure to toxic chemicals or environmental factors. Contact us today to begin the process of getting compensation for your damages. We will review your case for you without charge or obligation. We only receive a fee in the event that we win or settle your case.

Toxic Exposure

As part of their work or working environment Many people are exposed daily to toxins day. Unfortunately some of these toxins can cause birth defect (teratogens) and harm babies. Parents who believe that the birth defect of their child is due to exposure to chemicals could be qualified for compensation.

The exposure to chemicals during pregnancy is among the most significant causes of birth defects. Certain chemicals include toxic solvents, such as those used in the semiconductor manufacturing industry, are known to cause a range of birth defects in newborn children. Our firm has successfully handled numerous cases against the largest companies in the world in these matters, resulting in billions in settlement agreements.

It is widely known that exposure to organic solvents such as trichloroethylene, tetrachloroethylene and toluene (TCE) and benzene and Vinyl Chloride at Camp Lejeune can increase the likelihood of developing childhood cancers including hematopoietic and birth defects. SSRIs as well as other prescription medications including selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), have also been linked to various birth defects.

Victoria Phillips is a Partner at Phillips & Paolicelli. She concentrates on complex litigation involving product liability and birth defect lawsuits as well as corporate defendants that cause suffering and pain for families whose lives are devastated by their negligence. She graduated magna cumlaude from Williams College and Columbia Law School and is licensed to practice in New York and New Jersey.