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Birth Defect Lawyers

Parents may be overwhelmed by medical bills if a baby is ill at birth. If you believe that your child's birth defect was caused by medical negligence or exposure to certain drugs, then you may be entitled to compensation.

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

Birth Defects and Causes

Some birth defects are caused by changes in genes or the chromosomes. These issues can be passed on from parents with these problems, or they can result from a mutation in an ovum that has been fertilized. These issues may affect the way the body functions or is formed. These genetic problems could be minor or serious.

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

Medical professionals can cause birth defects through negligence. For instance they might fail to diagnose or treat a mother's condition during pregnancy, or even after the baby is born. A doctor may be negligent in prescribing medication that may cause birth defects or administer medications incorrectly. A medical malpractice lawsuit could be brought against the doctor who caused the negligence. A birth injury lawsuit may be filed against an employer who puts pregnant workers in a position where they are exposed an unsafe substance.

Medical Malpractice

Birth defects are structural modifications in the body, which negatively impact its appearance or function. According to the CDC the conditions could be affecting any body part or.

Parents often want to know the cause of a birth defect. The most commonly cited causes of these problems are medical negligence or exposure to teratogen chemical. An experienced birth defect lawyer can help families to investigate the causes of birth defects and bring a lawsuit against the parties accountable.

Medical malpractice cases involving birth injuries typically have a statute of limitation of only 1 year. Parents must take action quickly when they discover an issue with their birth and then link it to the injury. The collection of receipts, bills, and credit card payments, as well as other evidence, can aid in your claim for compensation.

While it would be nice to have more time grieving the traumatic experience of learning that a child was born with an injury or defect that was caused by birth however, this is not an option to consider when filing a legal claim. This is why it is critical to work with a knowledgeable birth defect lawyer and a birth injury lawyer who can handle the preceding actions in a timely manner.

Product Liability

Modern medical technology and medicine have significantly reduced the risk of childbirth. Birth defects and injuries are still possible. If your child suffered an injury as a result of the negligence or inattention of medical professionals during pregnancy, labor and delivery, you may be legally entitled to financial compensation to help cover your expenses.

Levy Konigsberg's lawyers for birth defects can assist you in determining whether you have a valid reason to sue your doctor, hospital, and other parties involved. Our team has the knowledge and resources to protect your rights. This includes the services of specialized medical and scientific experts who are able to identify and connect the medical condition of your child to chemical exposure.

Birth defects can range in severity and can affect the appearance of children, their quality of life, and life expectancy. If your child's illness was the result of medical malpractice or exposure to prescription drugs, toxic chemicals, or environmental elements, our firm is able to provide you with professional advice and advice on the merits of a claim. Contact us today to start the process of obtaining the compensation you deserve for your losses. We will review your case free of cost or obligation. We only get paid if we succeed in your case or settle it.

Exposure to Toxics

As part of their job or in their surroundings Many people are exposed to harmful substances every day. Unfortunately certain chemicals have been proven to cause birth defects (teratogens) and can cause harm to babies. Parents who believe that their child has an issue with birth due to chemical exposure may be entitled to compensation.

Chemical exposure during pregnancy is among the main causes of birth defects. Some of these substances, like harmful solvents found in the semiconductor industry are believed to cause birth defects in babies born without. Our firm has handled a number of cases against the largest corporations in the world in these matters, winning billions of dollars in settlement agreements.

It is well-known that exposure to organic solvents like tetrachloroethylene and toluene (TCE), as well the exposure to benzene and Vinyl chloride at Camp Lejeune can increase the risk of childhood cancers, including hematopoietic and birth defects. Additionally, prescription medicines 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 complexities of product liability litigation and birth defect lawsuits against corporations who cause the suffering and pain of families who's lives have been ruined by their negligence. She is a graduate of Williams College and Columbia Law School, and is admitted to the practice of law in New York and New Jersey.