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Birth Defect Lawyers

Parents may be overwhelmed by medical bills when a baby is ill at birth. If your child suffers from an abnormality in birth that was caused by medical malpractice or by exposure to certain drugs, you may be eligible for compensation.

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

Birth Defects and Causes

Certain birth problems are caused by changes in genes or the chromosomes. These problems may be passed down from parents with these abnormalities or result from a mutation in the fertilized ovum. These issues can affect how the body is created or how the body functions. These genetic issues could be severe or minor.

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

Medical professionals may cause birth defects due to negligence. For instance, they may fail to diagnose or treat a mother's illness during pregnancy, or even after the child is delivered. A doctor may be negligent if they prescribe medication that could cause birth defects or administer medication incorrectly. Medical malpractice lawsuits can be filed against the physician responsible for the negligence. A birth defect lawsuits injury lawsuit could also be brought against an employer who places a pregnant worker in a position where they are exposed dangerous substances.

Medical Malpractice

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

When the child is born with a birth defect parents often want to know how the condition developed. The most frequent causes of these problems are medical negligence or exposure to teratogen chemicals. A birth defect lawyer with experience can help families investigate the causes of birth defect lawsuit defects, and then file a suit against the responsible parties.

Medical malpractice cases involving birth injuries typically have a statute of limitations that is only one year. This means that parents need to act quickly once they have identified a birth defect and linking it to the cause of the injury. Gathering bills, receipts and credit card payment records, as well as other evidence, will aid in your claim for compensation.

While it is ideal to have more time dealing with the shock of discovering that a child is born with an injury or defect that was caused by birth but this isn't an available option when filing a legal case. It is essential to find a skilled birth defect lawyer and a birth injury lawyer who is able to handle all of the steps before in a timely fashion.

Product Liability

Modern technology and medicine has greatly reduced the risks of childbirth. However birth defects and injuries are still possible. If your child sustained an injury due to the negligence or inattention of medical professionals during labor, pregnancy and birth, you could be entitled to financial compensation to cover your expenses.

A birth defect lawyer from Levy Knigsberg LLP can help you determine whether or not you have grounds for a lawsuit against a doctor, hospital, and other parties accountable. Our team is equipped with the knowledge and resources necessary to protect your rights, which includes the services of highly trained medical and scientific experts to identify and link your child's illness with chemical exposure or other environmental factors.

Birth defects can be a source of uncertainty in their severity and impact the life expectancy of a child appearance, appearance, as well as quality of living. If your child's condition was caused by medical malpractice, or by exposure to prescription drugs, toxic chemicals, or environmental factors, our firm will provide you with expert insight and advice on the merits of a claim. Contact us today to begin the process of getting compensation for your losses. We are able to review your case free of charge and without obligation. We only receive a fee in the event that we win or settle your case.

Toxic Exposure

As a result of their jobs or working environment Many people are exposed daily to toxins day. Unfortunately, some of these toxins are known to cause birth defects (teratogens) and could cause harm to babies. Parents who believe that the birth defect of their child is a result of exposure to chemicals could be qualified for compensation.

One of the most prevalent birth defects that can be caused by exposure to chemicals during pregnancy. Certain substances, such as harmful solvents found in the semiconductor industry are known to cause birth defects in unborn babies. Our firm has handled cases against some of the largest companies in this industry and has secured billions of dollars in settlement agreements.

In in utero exposure to organic solvents, such as toluene and trichloroethylene (TCE) and tetrachloroethylene (PCE), along with benzene and vinyl chloride at Camp Lejeune, are known to increase the risk of developing childhood hematopoietic cancers and birth defects. Additionally, prescription medications such as selective serotonin-reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) have been proven 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 corporations who cause the distress and suffering of families whose lives have been devastated through their negligence. She graduated from Williams College and Columbia Law School, and is admitted to practice law in New York and New Jersey.