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Birth Defect Lawyers

Parents can be overwhelmed with medical bills when a baby is ill at birth. If your child suffers from a birth defect caused due to medical negligence or exposure to certain drugs, you could be entitled to compensation.

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

The causes of birth defects

Certain birth abnormalities are caused by mutations in chromosomes, genes, or genes. These problems can be passed on from parents who have these disorders, or they can result from a new mutation in a fertilized ovum. These problems can affect how the body develops or the way that the body functions. These genetic issues could be severe or minor.

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

Medical professionals may cause birth defects due to negligence. For example they may not identify or treat a mother's health issue during pregnancy or after the baby is born. A doctor could be negligent when they prescribe medication that can cause birth defects or administer the medication incorrectly. A medical malpractice claim can be brought against the doctor who caused the negligence. A birth injury lawsuit may also be filed against an employer if they expose a pregnant employee to harmful substances.

Medical Malpractice

Birth defects are structural changes within the body that can negatively affect its appearance or function. These conditions range in severity and can affect any part of the body, according to the CDC.

If the child is born with a birth defect, parents usually want to know what caused the condition. The most common causes of these conditions are medical negligence or exposure to teratogen chemicals. A skilled birth defect lawyer can help families to investigate the causes of birth defects and make a claim against those accountable.

Medical malpractice cases involving birth injuries usually have a time limit that is only one year. Parents must act quickly once they find an issue with their birth defect law firms and then connect it with the injury. The collection of receipts, bills, and credit card transactions, as well as other evidence, will aid in proving your claim for compensation.

It is beneficial to have more time to process the traumatic experience of discovering that the child has an injury or defect that is a result of birth however this isn't an option when you are attempting to file an action in court. It is crucial to work with an experienced birth defect lawyer who can take care of each step promptly.

Product Liability

Modern technology and medicine has greatly reduced the risks of childbirth. However, birth defects and injuries are still possible. If you believe that a medical professional was negligent or careless during the delivery, pregnancy or labor, your child may have suffered an injury. You may be entitled to compensation for your losses.

Levy Konigsberg's birth defect lawyers can help you determine if you have grounds to sue the doctor hospital and other parties involved. Our team is equipped with the knowledge and resources necessary to protect your rights, including the assistance of specialized medical and scientific experts to identify and connect your child's health condition with chemical exposure or other environmental factors.

Birth defects can vary in severity and impact the lifespan of a child appearance, appearance and the quality of life. Our firm is able to provide expert guidance and advice on the merits of a claim for your child's health condition if it is a result of medical negligence, prescription drugs or exposure to toxic chemicals or environmental factors. Contact us now to begin the process of seeking compensation for your injuries. We will review your case for you without cost or obligation. We only receive payment if we are successful in your case or settle it.

Toxic Exposure

Many people are exposed chemicals and toxins on regular basis due to their jobs or environments. Unfortunately, some of these toxins are known to cause birth defect (teratogens), and can harm babies. Parents who believe their child has an issue with birth due to chemical exposure may be eligible for compensation.

The exposure to chemicals during pregnancy is among the top causes of birth defects. Certain of these chemicals, including harmful solvents in the semiconductor industry are known to cause birth defects in infants who are not yet born. Our firm has handled numerous cases against the biggest companies around the world in these cases, and has won billions of dollars in settlement agreements.

In in utero exposure to organic solvents such as toluene and trichloroethylene (TCE) and tetrachloroethylene (PCE), along with benzene and vinyl chloride at Camp Lejeune, are known to increase the risk of acquiring childhood birth defects and hematopoietic cancers. SSRIs and other prescription medicines such as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), have also been linked to numerous birth defects.

Victoria Phillips is a Partner at Phillips & Paolicelli. She concentrates on complex product liability litigation including birth defect lawsuits and corporate defendants who cause suffering and pain to families whose lives are devastated because of their negligence. She graduated with a magna cumlaude from Williams College and Columbia Law School and is licensed to practice law in New York and New Jersey.