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Birth Defect Lawyers

Parents can be overwhelmed with medical bills when their baby is ill at birth. If you believe that your child's birth defect was caused by negligence in the medical field or exposure certain drugs, then you may be entitled to compensation.

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

Causes of Birth Defects

Some birth defects happen because of changes in genes or chromosomes. These problems can be passed down from parents with these abnormalities, or they can result from a mutation in a fertilized ovum. These issues can affect the way the body is formed or the way in which the body functions. These genetic problems could be either minor or severe.

There are also birth defects that are caused by things in the environment during fetal development. Chemicals and toxins, including the ones found in industrial solvents (such as benzene), trichloroethylene used in dry cleaning, as well as perchloroethylene which is used in metal degreasing and painting) can cause birth defects. There is also exposure to arsenic, lead mercury and other heavy metals in the manufacturing process or in power plants. These harmful substances are referred to as teratogens, and they can cause serious harm to a growing baby.

Medical professionals can cause birth defects through negligence. For instance they may not identify or treat a mother's condition during pregnancy or after the child is delivered. A doctor may be negligent if he or she prescribes medication that can cause birth defects or negligently administers a medicine. A medical malpractice claim can be brought against the doctor who committed the error. A birth injury lawsuit may also be brought against a company if they expose pregnant employees to harmful substances.

Medical Malpractice

Birth defects are changes in the structure of the body that can have negative consequences on the way it functions or appears. According to the CDC they can affect any body part or organ.

Parents often want to know the causes of birth defects. The most common causes for these problems are medical negligence or exposure to teratogen chemical. A knowledgeable birth defect lawyer can help families investigate these causes of birth defects and pursue a lawsuit against those accountable.

Birth injuries usually have a time limit of only one year. Parents must take action quickly when they find a birth defect and then connect it with the injury. Collecting receipts, bills and credit card transactions, along with other evidence, will aid in your claim for compensation.

It is beneficial to have more time to process the terrifying event of discovering the child is suffering from an injury or birth defect, but this is not an option when it comes to filing an legal claim. This is why it is critical to find a reputable birth defect and birth injury attorney who will handle all the preceding steps promptly.

Product Liability

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

Levy Konigsberg's lawyers for birth defects can help you determine if you have grounds to sue the doctor hospital and other parties involved. Our team has the experience and resources to protect your rights. This includes the services of specialized scientific and medical experts who are able to identify and connect the health conditions of your child's with chemical exposure.

Birth defects can vary in severity and affect the appearance of children, their quality of life, and expected life expectancy. Our firm can provide professional guidance and information regarding the merits of a claim for your child's health condition if it is caused by medical negligence, prescription medication or exposure to toxic chemicals or environmental factors. Contact us now to start the process of seeking compensation for your damages. We will review your case without charge or obligation. We only get paid if we win or settle your case.

Exposure to Toxics

Many people are exposed toxins and chemicals on a daily basis as part of their jobs or in their surroundings. Unfortunately some of these chemicals have been proven to cause birth defects (teratogens) and may cause harm to babies. Parents who believe that their child's birth defect is related to exposure to chemicals could be qualified for compensation.

One of the most frequent causes of birth defects is chemical exposure during pregnancy. Certain substances such as toxic solvents that are used in the industry of manufacturing semiconductors are known to cause a range of birth defects in babies. Our firm has successfully fought numerous cases against the largest companies globally in these matters, winning billions of dollars in settlement agreements.

In utero exposure to organic solvents like toluene Trichloroethylene (TCE) and tetrachloroethylene (PCE), in addition to benzene and vinyl chloride at Camp Lejeune, are known to increase the risk of children developing hematopoietic cancers and birth defects. Additionally, prescription medicines such as selective serotonin receptor inhibitors (SSRIs) have been found to be associated with various 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 destroyed through their negligence. She graduated magna cum laude from Williams College and Columbia Law School and is licensed to practice in New York and New Jersey.