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Birth Defect Lawyers

If a baby is born with a serious medical condition parents may end up buried in medical costs. If you believe that the birth defect of your child was the result of negligence in the medical field or exposure certain drugs, you may be entitled to compensation.

A Hudson, NY lawyer for birth defects can assist you to find justice.

Causes of Birth Defects

Certain birth defects can occur as a result of mutations in genes or chromosomes. These disorders can be passed down from parents with these conditions or may result from new mutations in fertilized eggs. These problems can impact how the body is created or how the body works. These genetic issues could be either minor or severe.

There are also birth defects caused by the environment during fetal development. Chemicals and toxins, including those in industrial solvents (such as benzene), trichloroethylene used in dry cleaning, and perchloroethylene used in metal degreasing and painting) can cause birth defects. These can include exposure to heavy metals such as mercury, arsenic and lead that are used in power and manufacturing plants. These harmful substances are referred as teratogens and can cause serious harm to a developing baby.

A medical professional may cause a birth defect because of incompetence, for example, failing to diagnose or treat the mother's health problem during pregnancy or after the baby is born. A doctor may be negligent if they prescribe medication that could cause birth defects or administer medication in a way that is not correct. Medical malpractice claims may be brought against the physician responsible for the negligence. A birth injury lawsuit can be brought against an employer who puts a pregnant worker in a position where they are exposed dangerous substances.

Medical Malpractice

birth defect attorneys defects are structural changes within the body that can negatively affect its appearance or function. These conditions can be severe and can affect any area of the body, according to the CDC.

When the child is born with a birth defect parents often want to know why the condition developed. The most common causes for these disorders are medical negligence or exposure to teratogen chemicals. An experienced birth defect lawyer can help families investigate these causes of birth defects and file a lawsuit against those accountable.

Birth injuries typically have a statute of limitations of only one year. This means that parents must to act quickly after identifying a birth defect and linking it to the underlying cause of the injury. This includes gathering bills and receipts, payment from credit cards and other evidence to back the claim for compensation.

It is beneficial to have more time to process the traumatizing experience of discovering that an infant has an injury or birth defect but this isn't an option when it comes to filing an legal claim. This is why it is essential to partner with a skilled birth defect lawyer and a birth injury lawyer who can handle the preceding steps in a timely manner.

Product Liability

Modern medicine and technology have greatly reduced the risk of childbirth. However, birth Defect lawsuit injuries and birth defects are possible. If you believe that a medical professional was negligent 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 from Levy Knigsberg LLP can assist you in determining whether or not you are eligible for a lawsuit against a doctor, hospital, or other parties responsible. Our team has the knowledge and resources to defend your rights, and includes the services of specially trained medical and scientific experts to identify and connect your child's health condition with exposure to chemicals or other environmental factors.

Birth problems can be varied in severity and impact a child's life expectancy appearance, appearance, as well as quality of living. If your child's condition was caused by medical malpractice or exposure to prescription medications, toxic chemicals, or environmental circumstances, our firm can provide expert advice and guidance on the merits of a claim. Contact us today to start the process of seeking compensation for your injuries. We will review your case without cost or obligation. We only get paid if we win your case or settle it.

Toxic Exposure

As a result of their jobs or the environment they work in, many people are exposed to harmful substances every day. Unfortunately, some of these toxins can cause birth defects (teratogens) and could cause harm to babies. Parents who believe that their child's birth defect is related to exposure to chemicals could be entitled to compensation.

One of the most prevalent causes of birth defects is chemical exposure during pregnancy. Certain chemicals which include toxic solvents that are utilized in the manufacturing of semiconductors, are known to cause a variety of birth defects in babies. Our firm has represented several of the largest companies in this field and has won billions in settlement agreements.

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

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