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Birth Defect Lawyers

When a child is born with a serious medical condition parents could be buried in medical expenses. If your child has an anomaly in the birth that was caused due to medical negligence or exposure to certain drugs, you may be eligible for compensation.

A Hudson, NY birth defects lawyer can help you pursue justice.

Birth Defects and Causes

Some birth defects happen because of genetic changes or chromosomes. These issues may be passed down from parents with these defects, or they can result from a new mutation in an ovum that has been fertilized. These issues can affect the way the body functions or is formed. These genetic issues could be minor or serious.

Birth defects can be caused by environmental factors during fetal growth. Chemicals and toxins (such as the ones found in industrial solvents (such as benzene) or trichloroethylene, which is used in dry cleaning, as well as perchloroethylene which is used in painting and metal degreasing) can cause birth defects. They can also be exposure to arsenic and lead, mercury, or other heavy metals utilized in manufacturing or at power plants. These harmful chemicals, also called teratogens, could cause serious harm to a developing baby.

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

Medical Malpractice

Birth defects are structural changes to the body that can have an adverse impact on its appearance, function or function. The severity of these conditions varies and can affect any part of the body according to the CDC.

Parents often want to know why a birth defect was created. The most common causes for these problems are medical negligence or exposure to teratogen chemical. A birth defect lawyer who has experience can assist families in investigating the causes of birth defects and then file a suit against the people responsible.

Birth injuries typically have a limitation period that is only one year. Parents must take action quickly when they spot a birth defect and then link it to the injury. This includes gathering invoices, receipts, payment from credit cards and other evidence to support the claim for compensation.

It would be beneficial to have more time to process the terrifying experience of discovering that a child has a birth defect or injury however this isn't an option when it comes to submitting an legal claim. It is crucial to consult with a seasoned birth defect lawyer who can handle the preceding steps in a timely manner.

Product Liability

Modern technology and medical advances have greatly reduced the risks associated with childbirth. However, birth defects and injuries are still possible. If you believe a medical professional was negligent or inexperienced during the delivery, pregnancy or labor, your child may be suffering an injury. You could be entitled to compensation for your losses.

A birth defect lawyer at Levy Konigsberg, LLP can help you determine whether you have a valid reason to file a lawsuit against the doctor, hospital, and other parties accountable. Our team has the knowledge and resources to defend your rights, including the services of highly trained medical and scientific experts who can identify and link your child's illness with chemical exposure or other environmental factors.

Birth defects can range in severity and affect a child's appearance, quality of life, as well as their expected life span. If your child's condition was a result of medical negligence or exposure to prescription medications chemical substances, toxic chemicals, or environmental factors, our firm can offer you professional insight and guidance on the merits of a lawsuit. Contact us now to begin the process of getting compensation for your damages. We will review your case free of cost and without any obligation. We only get paid if we get your case settled or win it.

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Many people are exposed to chemicals and toxins on daily basis as part of their jobs or environments. Unfortunately certain toxins are known to cause birth defects (teratogens) and may cause harm to babies. Parents who believe that their child is suffering from an abnormal birth result due to exposure to chemicals might be qualified for compensation.

Pregnancy-related exposure to chemicals is among the most significant causes of birth defects. Some of these substances including harmful solvents in the semiconductor industry are believed to cause birth defects in babies born without. Our firm has handled cases involving some of the largest companies in this industry and has secured billions of dollars in settlement agreements.

It is known that in utero exposures to organic solvents such as trichloroethylene, tetrachloroethylene, and toluene (TCE) as well as the exposure to benzene and Vinyl chloride at Camp Lejeune can increase the likelihood of developing childhood cancers including hematopoietic, and birth defects. SSRIs as well as other prescription medications 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 complex litigation involving product liability and birth defect lawsuits against corporations who cause distress and suffering of families who have suffered due to their negligence. She graduated from Williams College and Columbia Law School, and is admitted to practice law in New York and New Jersey.