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Birth Defect Lawyers

When a baby is born with a serious medical condition parents may end up paying medical expenses. If your child suffers from an anomaly in the birth that was caused due to medical negligence or exposure to certain drugs, you could be able to claim compensation.

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

Causes of Birth Defects

Certain birth defects can occur as a result of changes in genes or chromosomes. These issues can be passed down from parents who have these disorders or result from mutations in fertilized eggs. These problems can impact how the body is formed or the way that the body functions. These genetic issues may be minor or serious.

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

A medical professional may cause a birth defect through incompetence, for example, failing to diagnose or treat the mother's health issues during pregnancy or after the baby is born. A doctor may be negligent in prescribing medication which could cause birth defects, or administer medication incorrectly. A medical malpractice claim may be filed against the doctor who committed the negligence. A birth injury lawsuit could be filed against a business that places a pregnant worker in a situation where they are exposed to a harmful substance.

Medical Malpractice

Birth defects are changes in the structure of the body that can have negative consequences on its appearance or function. According to the CDC they can affect any body part.

If the child is born with a birth defect, parents are often interested in knowing how the condition was created. The most frequent causes of these disorders are medical negligence or exposure to teratogen chemicals. A birth defect lawyer with experience can assist families in investigating the causes of birth defects, and then file a lawsuit against those who are responsible.

Medical malpractice cases involving birth injuries typically have a statute of limitations of just one year. Parents must act quickly once they discover a birth defect and then link it to the injury. The collection of receipts, bills, and credit card payments along with other evidence, can aid in proving your claim for compensation.

It would be beneficial to have more time to process the traumatic experience of discovering that the child is suffering from an injury or defect that is a result of birth however this isn't an option when it comes to submitting an legal claim. It is important to consult with a seasoned birth defect lawyer who can take care of the preceding steps quickly.

Product Liability

Modern technology and medical advances have greatly reduced the risks associated with childbirth. However birth accidents and birth defects are possible. If your child sustained an injury because of the negligence or carelessness of an medical professional during labor, birth and delivery, you may be legally entitled to financial compensation for your expenses.

Levy Konigsberg's birth defect lawyers can help you determine whether you are entitled to sue the doctor, hospital, and other parties involved. Our team has the expertise and resources to defend your rights. This includes the services of specialized scientific and medical experts who can determine and connect the problem of your child to exposure to chemicals.

Birth defects can range in severity, and can impact the appearance of a child's face, quality of life, and life span. Our firm is able to provide expert guidance and advice into the merits of a case when your child's condition is a result of medical negligence, prescription medication or exposure to toxic chemicals or environmental causes. Contact us now to start the process of obtaining compensation for your injuries. We will review your case for you without cost or obligation. We only get paid if we get your case settled or win it.

Exposure to Toxics

As a result of their jobs or the environment they work in Many people are exposed daily to toxins day. Unfortunately some of these chemicals have been found to cause birth defects (teratogens) and can cause harm to babies. Parents who believe their child is suffering from an abnormal birth result due to chemical exposure may be eligible for compensation.

One of the most prevalent birth defects that can be caused by exposure to chemicals during pregnancy. Some of these substances including harmful solvents in the semiconductor industry are believed to cause birth defects in infants who are not yet born. Our firm has handled a number of cases against the largest corporations around the world in these matters, resulting in billions in settlement agreements.

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

Victoria Phillips is a partner at Phillips & Paolicelli, focusing on the complexities of product liability litigation and birth defect lawsuits against corporations who cause pain and suffering of families who's lives have been ruined by their negligence. She graduated magna cum laude from Williams College and Columbia Law School and is licensed to practice law in New York and New Jersey.