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Birth Defect Lawyers

If a baby is born with a serious medical issue parents could be buried in medical bills. If you believe that your child's birth defect was the result of medical negligence or exposure to certain drugs, you may be entitled to compensation.

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

Causes of Birth Defects

Certain birth defects occur because of changes in genes or the chromosomes. These disorders can be passed down from parents who have these disorders or result from new mutations in a fertilized egg. These issues can affect how the body develops or how the body functions. These genetic issues could be minor or severe.

Birth defects can also be caused by environmental factors during fetal growth. Chemicals and toxins (such as those in industrial solvents (such as benzene), trichloroethylene used in dry cleaning, and perchloroethylene that is used in painting and metal degreasing) can cause birth defects. This can also include exposure to heavy metals such as lead, arsenic or mercury employed in the production and power plants. These harmful substances are referred as teratogens. They can cause serious harm to the developing baby.

A medical professional can cause a birth defect because of negligence, such as failing to diagnose or treat the mother's health problem during pregnancy or after the baby is born. A doctor may be negligent in prescribing medication which could cause birth defects or administer medication incorrectly. A medical malpractice lawsuit can be brought against the doctor who caused the negligence. A birth injury lawsuit can also be brought against a company if they expose a pregnant employee to harmful substances.

Medical Malpractice

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

If a child is born with a birth defect, parents often want to know why the condition developed. Medical negligence or exposures to teratogen chemical substances are the most commonly cited causes. A knowledgeable 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 statute of limitations for medical malpractice cases involving birth injury is just one year. This means that parents have to act quickly once they have identified a birth defect and linking it to the underlying cause of the injury. Documenting receipts, bills, and credit card payments as well as other evidence, will help you support your claim for compensation.

It would be beneficial to have more time to process the traumatic moment of learning that the child has an injury or defect that is a result of birth, but this is not an option when it comes to submitting a legal claim. This is why it's crucial to find a reputable birth defect lawyer and a birth injury lawyer who can handle the previous steps in a timely manner.

Product Liability

Modern technology and medical advancements have significantly reduced the risks associated with birth. However, birth injuries and defects remain possible. If you believe medical professionals were reckless or negligent during the pregnancy, delivery or labor, your child could have suffered an injury. You could be entitled to compensation for your losses.

A birth defect lawyer at Levy Konigsberg, LLP can help you determine whether or not you're eligible to file a lawsuit against the doctor, hospital, and other parties accountable. Our team has the resources and experience to defend your rights. This includes the assistance of specialized medical and scientific experts who can detect and connect the medical conditions of your child's with chemical exposure.

Birth defects can be a source of uncertainty in their severity and impact the child's life expectancy appearance, appearance, and quality of life. If your child's condition was a result of medical negligence or exposure to prescription medication or toxic chemicals, or environmental factors, our firm will provide you with professional advice and advice on the merits of a lawsuit. Contact us now to begin the process of obtaining compensation for your damages. We will examine your case at no cost and with no obligation. We only earn money if we get your case settled or win it.

Toxic Exposure

In the course of their work or their environment People are exposed to toxic substances every day. Unfortunately some of these toxins are known to cause birth defects (teratogens), and can cause harm to babies. Parents who believe that their child is suffering from a birth defect that is related to exposure to chemicals might be eligible for compensation.

Pregnancy-related exposure to chemicals is one of the leading causes of birth defects. Certain substances, including toxic solvents used in the manufacturing of semiconductors, are known to cause a variety of birth defects in newborn children. Our firm has handled cases against some 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), as well benzene and Vinyl Chloride at Camp Lejeune can increase the likelihood of developing childhood cancers including hematopoietic, as well as birth defects. Additionally, prescription medicines such as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) have been shown to be linked with a variety of birth defects.

Victoria Phillips is a partner at Phillips & Paolicelli, focusing on complex product liability litigation and birth defect lawsuits against corporations who cause the pain and suffering of families who's lives have been ruined through their negligence. She graduated from Williams College and Columbia Law School, and is admitted to practice law in New York and New Jersey.