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Birth Defect Lawyers

When a baby is born with a serious medical condition parents may end up buried in medical bills. If your child is suffering from an anomaly in the birth that was caused by medical negligence or exposure to certain drugs, you could be eligible for compensation.

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

The causes of birth defects

Certain birth defects occur because of changes in genes or the chromosomes. These issues can be passed on from parents with these abnormalities, or they can result from a mutation in a fertilized ovum. These issues can affect the way the body is formed or the way that the body functions. These genetic issues could be minor or serious.

There are also birth defects caused by environmental factors during the fetal stage. These include chemicals and toxins like those found in industrial solvents like benzene, Trichloroethylene (used in dry cleaning) and perchloroethylene (used to strip paint and used in painting and metal degreasing). There is also exposure to arsenic, lead, mercury or other heavy metals used in the manufacture of products or power plants. These harmful substances, known as teratogens, can cause serious harm to a developing baby.

A medical professional could cause a birth defect due to negligence, such as failing to diagnose or treat the mother's health issue during pregnancy or after the baby is born. A doctor may be negligent when they prescribe medications that could cause birth defects or administer medication improperly. Medical malpractice claims can be brought against the doctor who committed the negligence. A birth defect law firms injury lawsuit could also be brought against a company if they expose pregnant employees to harmful substances.

Medical Malpractice

Birth defects are structural changes to the body that have a negative impact on its function or appearance. These conditions vary in severity and can affect any part of the body, according to the CDC.

If the child is born with a birth defect parents often want to know how the condition developed. Medical negligence or exposures to teratogen chemicals are among the most frequently cited causes. A skilled birth defect lawyer can assist families investigate these causes of birth defects and make a claim against those responsible.

In the majority of instances, the statutes of limitations for medical malpractice cases involving birth injury is only one year. This means that parents need to act quickly upon identifying the birth defect and linking it to the cause of the injury. This includes collecting bills and receipts, credit card payments as well as other evidence to support the claim for compensation.

It would be beneficial to have more time to process the devastating moment of finding out that the child has an injury or birth defect, but this is not an option when it comes to filing an action in court. This is why it is critical to partner with a skilled birth defect attorney and a birth injury attorney who can manage all the previous steps in a timely manner.

Product Liability

Modern medicine and technology have greatly reduced the risk of childbirth. However, birth defects and injuries are still possible. If you believe that medical professionals were reckless or negligent during the delivery, pregnancy or labor, your child could be suffering an injury. You could be entitled to compensation for your losses.

A birth defect lawyer at Levy Konigsberg, LLP can assist you in determining whether or not you are eligible for a lawsuit against the doctor, hospital, or other parties responsible. Our team has the experience and resources to protect your rights. This includes the services of specialized scientific and medical experts who are able to identify and connect the problem of your child to chemical exposure.

Birth defects can range in severity and affect the appearance of children, their quality of life, as well as their expected life span. If your child's illness was the result of medical malpractice or exposure to prescription medication or toxic chemicals, as well as environmental elements, our firm is able to provide you with expert insight and advice on the advantages of a claim. Contact us today to begin the process of getting compensation for your losses. We will review your case for you without charge or obligation. We only receive payment if we win your case or settle it.

Toxic Exposure

As a result of their jobs or working environment People are exposed to toxic substances every day. Unfortunately some of these toxins are known to cause birth defects (teratogens) and cause harm to babies. Parents who believe that their child's birth defect is due to exposure to chemicals could be entitled to compensation.

Exposure to chemicals during pregnancy is among the main causes of birth defects. Certain substances include toxic solvents, such as those used in the semiconductor manufacturing industry are known to cause a range of birth defects in children who are not yet born. Our firm has dealt with cases against some of the biggest companies in this field, and won billions in settlement agreements.

In the utero environment, exposure to organic solvents, such as toluene and trichloroethylene (TCE), and tetrachloroethylene (PCE), in addition to benzene and vinyl chloride at Camp Lejeune, are known to increase the risk of developing childhood birth defects and hematopoietic cancers. Additionally, prescription medications like 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 product liability litigation, birth defect lawsuits and corporate defendants who cause suffering and pain for families whose lives are devastated because of 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.