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Birth Defect Lawyers

When a baby is born with a serious medical condition parents may end up covered in medical costs. If you believe that your child's birth defect was the result of negligence in the medical field or exposure certain drugs, you may be entitled to compensation.

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

Birth Defects and Causes

Certain birth defects can occur as a result of genetic changes or chromosomes. These problems can be passed on from parents who have these disorders or result from a mutation in an ovum that has been fertilized. These issues can affect how the body develops or how the body works. These genetic problems can be mild or serious.

There are also birth defects that are caused by things in the environment during the fetal stage. These include toxins and chemicals such as those found in industrial solvents, such as benzene and Trichloroethylene (used in dry cleaning), and perchloroethylene (used to strip paint and in painting and degreasing of metals). This could include exposure to heavy metals, such as mercury, arsenic and lead used in the manufacture and power plants. These harmful substances, also known as teratogens, can cause serious harm to a growing baby.

Medical professionals may cause birth defects due to negligence. For example they may not identify or treat a mother's illness during pregnancy, or even after the child is delivered. A doctor could be negligent when they prescribe medication that may cause birth defects or administer medication in a way that is not correct. A medical malpractice lawsuit may be filed against the doctor who caused the negligence. A birth injury lawsuit may be filed against a company that puts a pregnant worker in a situation that exposes them to toxic substances.

Medical Malpractice

Birth defects are changes in the structure of the body that have negative consequences on its appearance or function. These conditions vary in severity and can affect any area of the body, according to the CDC.

When the child is born with a birth defect parents are often interested in knowing why the condition developed. Medical negligence or exposure to teratogen chemicals are the most frequent causes. A seasoned birth defect lawyer can help families to investigate the causes of birth defects and make a claim against those responsible.

In most instances, the statute of limitations for medical malpractice cases involving birth injuries is only one year. Parents must act swiftly once they identify an issue with their birth and then link it to the injury. This includes collecting bills, receipts, payments made to credit cards and other evidence to support the claim for compensation.

Although it would be ideal to have more time processing the trauma of learning that a child was born with a birth injury or defect, this is not an option in a legal case. This is why it is critical to work with a knowledgeable birth defect and birth injury attorney who will handle all the previous steps in a timely manner.

Product Liability

Modern technology and medical advances have greatly reduced the risks associated with birth. However birth accidents and birth defects are possible. If your child suffered an injury as a result of the negligence or inattention of a medical professional during labor, birth and delivery, you may be entitled to financial compensation to help cover your loss.

A birth defect lawyer at Levy Konigsberg, LLP can help you determine whether or not you're eligible to bring a suit against the doctor, hospital, and other parties responsible. Our team has the resources and experience to safeguard 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 exposure to chemicals.

Birth defects can vary in severity and impact the appearance of children, their quality of life, and expected life expectancy. If your child's condition was the result of medical malpractice or exposure to prescription medications, 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 obtaining compensation for your injuries. We will review your case at no charge or obligation. We only receive payment if we succeed in your case or settle it.

Toxic Exposure

Many people are exposed to chemicals and toxic substances on a regular basis due to their work or environments. Unfortunately some of these toxins are known to cause birth defects (teratogens) and may cause harm to babies. Parents who believe their child has an abnormal birth result due to exposure to chemicals may be eligible for compensation.

One of the most common birth defects that can be caused by chemical exposure during pregnancy. Certain chemicals which include toxic solvents that are utilized in the manufacturing of semiconductors, are known to cause a range of birth defects in babies. Our firm has handled cases involving several of the largest companies in this sector, and won billions in settlement agreements.

It is well-known that exposure to organic solvents such as trichloroethylene, tetrachloroethylene and toluene (TCE), as well the exposure to benzene and Vinyl chloride at Camp Lejeune can increase the likelihood of developing childhood cancers including hematopoietic, as well as birth defects. In addition, prescription drugs like selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) have been found to be associated with various birth defects.

Victoria Phillips is a partner at Phillips & Paolicelli, focusing on the complex litigation involving product liability and birth defect lawsuits against corporate defendants who cause suffering and pain of families who have suffered by their negligence. She is a graduate of Williams College and Columbia Law School and is licensed to the practice of law in New York and New Jersey.