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Birth Defect Lawyers

When a baby is born with a serious medical issue parents may end up burdened with medical expenses. If you believe that the birth defect of your child was caused by medical negligence or exposure to certain drugs, then you may be entitled to compensation.

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

Causes of Birth Defects

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

There are also birth defects that are caused by the environment during the development of the fetus. Chemicals and toxins, such as the ones found in industrial solvents (such as benzene), trichloroethylene used in dry cleaning, and perchloroethylene used in metal degreasing and painting) can cause birth defects. It is also possible to be exposed to arsenic, lead mercury, or other heavy metals utilized in the production of goods or in power plants. These harmful substances are referred to as teratogens and may cause serious damage to the developing baby.

Medical professionals can cause birth defects through negligence. For instance they may fail to diagnose or treat a mother's problem during pregnancy, or even after the child is delivered. A doctor may be negligent if he or prescribes a medication that could cause birth defects or negligently administers a medicine. A medical malpractice case can be brought against the doctor who caused the error. A birth injury lawsuit may also be brought against a company that puts a pregnant worker in a situation where they are exposed to dangerous substances.

Medical Malpractice

Birth defects are structural changes to the body that can have negative effects on its function or appearance. These conditions range in severity and can affect any part of the body, according to the CDC.

Parents often want to know the causes of birth defects. Medical negligence or exposures to teratogen-related chemicals are the most frequently cited causes. A knowledgeable birth defect lawyer can help families find the cause of birth defects and pursue a lawsuit against those responsible.

Medical malpractice cases involving birth injuries typically have a time limit of only one year. This means that parents need to act quickly after identifying an issue with their birth and determining the underlying cause of the injury. This means gathering bills and receipts, payments made to credit cards and other evidence to back the claim for compensation.

While it would be nice to have more time for dealing with the shock of discovering that a child is born with an injury or defect at birth however, this is not an available option when filing an official case. It is crucial to consult with a seasoned birth defect lawyer and a birth defect attorneys injury lawyer who can manage the preceding steps quickly.

Product Liability

Modern medicine and technology have greatly decreased the risks of childbirth. However, birth injuries and birth defects are possible. If your child sustained an injury as a result of the negligence or carelessness of medical professionals during pregnancy, labor and birth, you could be legally entitled to financial compensation to help cover your losses.

Levy Konigsberg's lawyers for birth defects can assist you in determining whether you have a valid reason to sue the doctor, hospital, and other parties involved. Our team has the experience and resources required to protect your rights, including the assistance of highly trained medical and scientific experts to determine and link your child's illness with exposure to chemicals or other environmental factors.

Birth defects can vary in severity and affect the appearance of a child's face, quality of life, as well as their expected lifespan. If your child's condition was the result of medical malpractice or exposure to prescription medication or toxic chemicals, as well as environmental elements, our firm is able to offer you professional insight and advice on the advantages of a claim. Contact us now to begin the process of recovering compensation for your losses. We are able to examine your case at no cost and without any obligation. We only receive a fee when we settle or win your case.

Exposure to Toxic Chemicals

Many people are exposed to chemicals and toxins on daily basis in their jobs or environments. Unfortunately, some of these chemicals have been found to cause birth defects (teratogens) and may harm babies. Parents who believe that the birth defect of their child is a result of exposure to chemicals may be qualified for compensation.

One of the main causes of birth defects is exposure to chemicals during pregnancy. Certain of these 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 dealt with cases against some of the biggest companies in this field and has secured billions of dollars in settlement agreements.

In utero exposure to organic solvents like toluene, trichloroethylene (TCE), and tetrachloroethylene (PCE) along with benzene and vinyl chloride at Camp Lejeune, are known to increase the risk of childhood hematopoietic cancers and birth defects. Additionally, prescription medications such as selective serotonin receptor inhibitors (SSRIs) have been shown to be linked with a variety of birth defects.

Victoria Phillips is a Partner at Phillips & Paolicelli. She focuses on complex litigation involving product liability including birth defect lawsuits and corporate defendants that cause suffering and pain for families whose lives are devastated due to their negligence. She is a graduate of Williams College and Columbia Law School, and is admitted to practice law in New York and New Jersey.