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Birth Defect Lawyers

Parents can be overwhelmed with medical bills if a baby is ill at birth. If you believe that the birth defect of your child was caused by negligence in the medical field or exposure to certain medications, then you could be entitled to compensation.

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

Birth Defects: Causes

Certain birth defects occur because of changes in genes or chromosomes. These conditions can be passed on from parents with these disorders or result from new mutations occurring in a fertilized egg. These issues may affect the way that the body functions or is formed. These genetic issues can be serious or minor.

Birth defects can be caused by environmental factors during the fetal growth. These include chemicals and toxins such as those found in industrial solvents like benzene, the trichloroethylene (used in dry cleaning) and perchloroethylene (used to strip paint and used in painting and degreasing of metals). It is also possible to be exposed to arsenic, lead, mercury and other heavy metals in the manufacturing process or in power plants. These toxic substances, also known as teratogens cause serious harm to a developing baby.

Medical professionals can cause birth defects through negligence. For instance they might fail to diagnose or treat a mother's illness during pregnancy or even after the child is delivered. A doctor could be negligent if they prescribe medication that may cause birth defects or administer the medication improperly. Medical malpractice claims may be filed against the doctor who caused the error. A birth injury lawsuit may also be filed against an employer if they expose pregnant employees to harmful substances.

Medical Malpractice

Birth defects are structural changes within the body, which negatively impact its appearance or function. These conditions can be severe and can affect any area of the body, according to the CDC.

When a child is born with a birth defect, parents often want to know how the condition was created. The most commonly cited causes of these conditions are medical negligence or exposure to teratogen chemicals. An experienced birth defect lawyer can assist families discover the causes of birth defects and pursue a lawsuit against those responsible.

In the majority of instances, the statutes of limitations for medical malpractice cases involving birth injuries is only one year. Parents must act quickly once they discover a birth defect and then link it to the injury. This includes gathering invoices, receipts, credit card transactions and other evidence that can support the claim for compensation.

It is beneficial to have more time to process the traumatizing experience of discovering that the child has a birth defect or injury but this isn't an option when it comes to filing an official claim. It is important to find a skilled birth defect and birth injury lawyer who can take care of the preceding steps in a timely fashion.

Product Liability





Modern medical technology and medicine have significantly reduced the risks of childbirth. However, birth accidents and birth defects are possible. If you believe medical professionals were reckless or negligent 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 assist you in determining whether you are entitled to sue your doctor, hospital and other parties involved. Our team has the knowledge and resources to protect your rights. This includes the assistance of specialized medical and scientific experts who can determine and connect the health conditions of your child's with chemical exposure.

Birth defects can vary in severity, and affect a child's life expectancy appearance, appearance, and quality of life. Our firm can provide professional guidance and information on the merits of a claim if your child's condition is caused by medical negligence, prescription drugs or exposure to toxic chemicals or environmental factors. Contact birth defect law firm columbus to begin the process of seeking compensation for your losses. We will review your case without charge or obligation. We only get paid in the event that we win or settle your case.

Exposure to Toxic Chemicals

Many people are exposed to toxins and chemicals on a daily basis as part of their jobs or surroundings. Unfortunately some of these toxins are known to cause birth defect (teratogens) and may cause harm to babies. Parents who believe that the birth defect of their child is related to chemical exposure could be eligible for compensation.

Exposure to chemicals during pregnancy is one of the leading causes of birth defects. Certain chemicals which include toxic solvents that are utilized in the semiconductor manufacturing industry, are known to cause a range of birth defects in children who are not yet born. Our firm has represented some of the biggest companies in this field and secured billions of dollars in settlement agreements.

It is widely known that exposure to organic solvents like tetrachloroethylene and toluene (TCE), as well benzene as well as Vinyl Chloride at Camp Lejeune can increase the likelihood of developing childhood cancers including hematopoietic cancer, and birth defects. SSRIs and other prescription medicines including 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, birth defect lawsuits and corporate defendants who cause suffering and pain for families whose lives are devastated due to 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.