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Birth Defect Lawyers

When a child is born with a serious medical condition parents could end up buried in medical bills. If your child suffers from a birth defect 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 pursue justice.

The causes of birth defects

Some birth defects happen because of genetic changes or the chromosomes. These problems can be passed down from parents with these problems, or they can result from a new mutation in an ovum that has been fertilized. These problems can affect the way the body functions or develops. These genetic problems can be either mild or severe.

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

Medical professionals can cause birth defects through negligence. For instance they may not identify or treat a mother's problem during pregnancy or even after the baby is born. A doctor may be negligent if prescribes a medication that could cause a Birth Defect Lawsuit defect or negligently administers a medicine. Medical malpractice lawsuits may be brought against the doctor who was responsible for the negligence. A birth injury lawsuit can 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 adversely affect its appearance or function. According to the CDC, these conditions can be affecting any body part or.

Parents often want to understand the causes of birth defects. The most common causes for these diseases are medical negligence or exposure to teratogen chemical. A birth defect lawyer with years of experience can help families investigate the causes of birth defects and then file a suit against those who are responsible.

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

It would be helpful to have more time to process the terrifying moment of finding out that the child is suffering from an injury or birth defect, but this is not an option when you are attempting to file an action in court. This is why it is essential to partner with a skilled birth defect lawyer and a birth injury lawyer who can handle the previous actions in a timely manner.

Product Liability

Modern technology and medical advancements have drastically reduced the risks associated with birth. Birth defects and injuries are still possible. If you believe a medical professional was negligent or careless during pregnancy, birth and labor, your child may have suffered injuries. You may be entitled to compensation for your losses.

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

Birth defects can vary in severity and impact the life expectancy of a child appearance, appearance, and the quality of life. If your child's illness was a result of medical negligence, or by exposure to prescription medication or toxic chemicals, as well as environmental factors, our firm can provide expert advice and advice on the advantages of a claim. Contact us today to begin the process of getting compensation for your injuries. We can review your case free of cost and without any obligation. We only get paid when we get your case settled or win it.

Exposure to Toxic Chemicals

As a result of their jobs or in their surroundings Many people are exposed daily to toxins day. Unfortunately, some of these toxins are known to cause birth defects (teratogens) and could harm babies. Parents who believe that the birth defect of their child is related to exposure to chemicals may be qualified for compensation.

Pregnancy-related exposure to chemicals is among the main causes of birth defects. Certain of these chemicals, including toxic solvents used in the semiconductor industry are believed to cause birth defects in infants who are not yet born. Our firm has handled cases against some of the biggest companies in this industry and has won billions in settlement agreements.

It is widely known that in utero exposures to organic solvents, such as trichloroethylene, tetrachloroethylene and toluene (TCE) as well as benzene as well as Vinyl Chloride at Camp Lejeune can increase the risk of developing childhood cancers, including hematopoietic, and birth defects. In addition, prescription medications like selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) have been found to be associated with various birth defects.

Victoria Phillips is a partner at Phillips & Paolicelli, focusing on the complex litigation involving product liability and birth defect lawsuits against corporate defendants who cause distress and suffering of families who's lives have been destroyed through their negligence. She graduated magna cumlaude from Williams College and Columbia Law School and is licensed to practice in New York and New Jersey.