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Birth Defect Lawyers

When a baby is born with a serious medical issue, parents may find themselves covered in medical expenses. If your child suffers from a birth defect that was caused due to medical negligence or exposure to certain drugs, you could be eligible for compensation.

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

Birth Defects and Causes

Some birth defects are caused due to changes in the genes or chromosomes. These issues can be passed down from parents with these defects, or they can result from a new mutation in the fertilized ovum. These problems can affect the way that the body functions or develops. These genetic problems can be mild or serious.

Birth problems can be caused by environmental factors during fetal development. These include toxins and chemicals such as those in industrial solvents like benzene, Trichloroethylene (used in dry cleaning), and perchloroethylene (used to strip paint and in painting and metal degreasing). This could include exposure to heavy metals, such as lead, arsenic or mercury that are used in power and manufacturing plants. These harmful substances are referred as teratogens and can cause serious harm to a growing baby.

A medical professional can cause a birth defect due to negligence, such as failing to diagnose or treat the mother's health issues during pregnancy or after the baby is born. A doctor can be negligent when they prescribe medication which could cause birth defects, or administer medication improperly. A medical malpractice lawsuit could be brought against the doctor who committed the negligence. A birth injury lawsuit could also be filed against an employer if they expose a pregnant employee to harmful substances.

Medical Malpractice

birth defect law firm defects are structural changes to the body that have negative consequences on its appearance or function. According to the CDC, these conditions can affect any body part or organ.

Parents often want to know the causes of birth defects. Medical negligence or exposure to teratogen chemicals are among the most frequently cited causes. A knowledgeable birth defect lawyer can assist families find the cause of birth defects and bring a lawsuit against the parties responsible.

Medical malpractice cases involving birth injuries typically have a time limit of only one year. Parents should act swiftly when they spot an issue with their birth and link it to the injury. The collection of receipts, bills, and credit card transactions, along with other evidence, can aid in your claim for compensation.

While it is nice to have more time processing the trauma of learning that a child is born with an injury or defect at birth, this is not an available option when filing a legal case. This is why it is critical to find a reputable birth defect lawyer and a birth injury lawyer who will handle all the preceding steps efficiently.

Product Liability

Modern technology and medical advances have drastically reduced the risks associated with birth. However birth injuries and birth defects are possible. If your child suffered an injury because of the negligence or inattention of an medical professional during labor, pregnancy and delivery, you may be legally entitled to financial compensation for your expenses.

A birth defect lawyer at Levy Konigsberg, LLP can help you determine whether or not you have grounds to bring a suit against the doctor, hospital, or other parties responsible. Our team has the knowledge and resources to protect your rights. This includes the services of specialized scientific and medical experts who can detect and connect the condition of your child to chemical exposure.

Birth problems can be varied in severity, and affect a child's life expectancy, appearance, and the quality of life. Our firm will provide you with expert advice and insight regarding the merits of a claim if your child's condition is caused by medical negligence, prescription medication, toxic chemical exposure, or environmental causes. Contact us now to begin the process of recovering the compensation you deserve for your losses. We will review your case free of charge or obligation. We only earn money if we get your case settled or win it.

Exposure to Toxic Chemicals

Many people are exposed toxins and chemicals on a daily basis in their jobs or surroundings. Unfortunately some of these chemicals are known to cause birth defects (teratogens) and can cause harm to babies. Parents who believe that their child's birth defect is a result of exposure to chemicals could be eligible for compensation.

One of the most frequent causes of birth defects is chemical exposure during pregnancy. Certain substances include toxic solvents, such as those used in the semiconductor manufacturing industry have been proven to cause a range of birth defects in unborn children. 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, and toluene (TCE) and the exposure to benzene and Vinyl chloride at Camp Lejeune can increase the chance of developing cancers in children, including hematopoietic cancer, and birth defects. SSRIs as well as other prescription medications like selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), have also been linked to numerous birth defects.

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