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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 certain drugs, then you could be entitled to compensation.

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

Birth Defects: Causes

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

There are also birth defects caused by the environment during the development of the fetus. These include chemicals and toxins like those found in industrial solvents like benzene and trichloroethylene (used in dry cleaning) and perchloroethylene (used to strip paint, and also in painting and metal degreasing). These can include exposure to heavy metals such as mercury, arsenic, and lead employed in the production and power plants. These toxic substances, also known as teratogens cause serious harm to a growing baby.

A medical professional may cause a birth defect through negligence, such as not diagnosing or treating the mother's health condition during pregnancy or after the baby is born. A doctor may be negligent if he or prescribes medication that could cause a birth defect or in a way that is not appropriate for the medication. A medical malpractice lawsuit can be brought against the doctor who committed the error. A birth injury lawsuit can also be brought against an employer who puts a pregnant worker in a position where they are exposed to toxic substances.

Medical Malpractice

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

When a child is born with a birth defect, parents usually want to know why the condition developed. Medical negligence or exposure to teratogen chemical substances are the most frequently cited causes. An experienced birth defect lawyer can help families to investigate the causes of birth defects and make a claim against those accountable.

Birth injuries usually have a statute of limitation of only one year. Parents must act swiftly once they find a birth defect and link it to the injury. Gathering bills, receipts and credit card payments, as well as other evidence, will aid in your claim for compensation.

It would be helpful to have more time to process the terrifying event of discovering the child has an injury or defect that is a result of birth, but this is not an option when it comes to filing an legal claim. It is important to partner with an experienced birth defect and birth injury lawyer who is able to handle the preceding steps in a timely manner.

Product Liability

Modern technology and medicine have drastically reduced the risks of childbirth. However birth defects and injuries are still possible. If you believe that a medical professional was negligent or careless during pregnancy, birth and labor, your child may be suffering an injury. You may be entitled to compensation for your losses.

Levy Konigsberg's birth defect lawyers can assist you in determining whether you have a valid reason to pursue a lawsuit against the doctor, hospital and other parties involved. Our team has the expertise and resources to defend your rights, including the services of specially trained medical and scientific experts to determine and connect your child's health condition with chemical exposure or other environmental factors.

Birth defects can vary in severity and affect a child's appearance, quality of life, and longevity. Our firm can offer expert advice and guidance into the merits of a case if your child's condition is a result of medical negligence, prescription drugs, toxic chemical exposure, or environmental factors. Contact us today to begin the process of seeking compensation for your losses. We will review your case at no cost or obligation. We only receive payment if we get your case settled or win it.

Toxic Exposure

Many people are exposed chemicals and toxins on regular basis due to their work or environments. Unfortunately some of these chemicals have been found to cause birth defects (teratogens) and can cause harm to babies. Parents who believe that their child is suffering from an abnormal birth result due to exposure to chemicals could be eligible for compensation.

One of the most prevalent causes of birth defects is chemical exposure during pregnancy. Some of these substances, like toxic solvents in the semiconductor industry are known to cause birth defects in babies born without. Our firm has successfully dealt with a number of cases against the biggest companies around the world in these cases, resulting in billions of dollars in settlement agreements.

It is well known that in utero exposures to organic solvents, like tetrachloroethylene and toluene (TCE) as well as benzene as well as Vinyl Chloride at Camp Lejeune can increase the chance of developing cancers in children, including hematopoietic, as well as birth defects. SSRIs and other prescription drugs, such as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), have also been linked with a variety of birth defects.

Victoria Phillips is a partner at Phillips & Paolicelli, focusing on complex product liability litigation and birth defect lawsuits against corporations who cause the pain and suffering of families who have suffered through their negligence. She graduated with a magna cumlaude from Williams College and Columbia Law School and is admitted to practice law in New York and New Jersey.