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Birth Defect Lawyers

If a baby is born with a serious medical issue, parents may find themselves covered in medical expenses. If you believe that the birth defect of your child was caused by negligence on the part of a doctor or exposure to certain drugs, then you could be entitled to compensation.

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

Causes of Birth Defects

Some birth defects happen because of mutations in genes or the chromosomes. These issues can be passed down from parents with these defects or result from a mutation in a fertilized ovum. These issues can affect how the body is formed or the way that the body functions. These genetic issues could be mild or serious.

There are also birth defects that are caused by things in the environment during the development of the fetus. Chemicals and toxins, like the ones found in industrial solvents (such as benzene) or trichloroethylene, which is used in dry cleaning, and perchloroethylene (used in degreasing metals and painting) can cause birth defects. These include exposure to heavy metals like mercury, arsenic, or lead used in the manufacture and power plants. These toxic substances, also called teratogens 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 health issue during pregnancy, or even after the baby is born. A doctor may be negligent if he / prescribes medication that could cause birth defects or negligently administers a medicine. Medical malpractice claims can be filed against the physician responsible for the negligence. A birth injury lawsuit may be brought against a company that puts a pregnant worker in a position where they are exposed to an unsafe substance.

Medical Malpractice

Birth defects are changes in the structure of the body that can have a negative impact on its appearance or function. According to the CDC, these conditions can affect any part or body.

Parents often want to know the causes of birth defects. Medical negligence or exposure to teratogen chemical substances are the most common causes. A knowledgeable birth defect lawyer can help families investigate these causes of birth defects and bring a lawsuit against the parties accountable.

Birth injuries typically have a time limit of only 1 year. Parents need to act quickly once they have identified an issue with their birth and determining the cause of the injury. Gathering bills, receipts and credit card payments as well as other evidence, will aid in your claim for compensation.

While it would be nice to have more time taking the shock of finding out that a child is born with defects or birth injuries it is not an option in an official case. It is crucial to consult with a seasoned birth defect and birth injury lawyer who is able to handle all the previous steps promptly.

Product Liability

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

Levy Konigsberg's lawyers for birth defects can help you determine whether you are entitled to sue the doctor, hospital and other parties involved. Our team has the knowledge and resources to protect your rights. This includes the services of medical and scientific experts who can determine and connect the condition of your child with exposure to chemicals.

Birth defects can vary in severity and affect a child's appearance, quality of life, and expected lifespan. If your child's illness was the result of medical malpractice or exposure to prescription medication chemical substances, toxic chemicals, or environmental circumstances, our firm can offer you professional insight and guidance on the merits of a claim. Contact us today to begin the process of seeking compensation for your injuries. We are able to examine your case at no cost and with no obligation. We only get paid in the event that we win or settle your case.

Toxic Exposure

Many people are exposed to chemicals and toxic substances on a daily basis in their jobs or in their environments. Unfortunately, some of these chemicals have been proven to cause birth defects (teratogens) and may harm babies. Parents who believe their child has an issue with birth due to exposure to chemicals might be entitled to 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 manufacturing of semiconductors are known to cause a range of birth defects in newborn children. Our firm has handled several cases against the biggest companies worldwide in these matters, winning billions of dollars in settlement agreements.

In the utero period, exposure to organic solvents like toluene and trichloroethylene (TCE), and tetrachloroethylene (PCE), as well as benzene and vinyl chloride at Camp Lejeune, are known to increase the risk of children developing hematopoietic cancers and birth defects. In addition, prescription medications like selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) have been found to be associated with various birth defects.

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