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Birth Defect Lawyers

When a child is born with a serious medical issue parents may end up paying medical costs. If your child suffers from a birth defect that was caused by medical malpractice or by exposure to certain drugs, you may be able to claim compensation.

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

Causes of Birth Defects

Certain birth defects are caused due to changes in chromosomes, genes, or genes. These issues can be passed down from parents with these issues or could result from mutations in a fertilized egg. These issues can alter the way the body functions or is formed. These genetic issues can be either mild or severe.

Birth defects can also be caused by environmental factors that affect fetal growth. These include toxins and chemicals such as those found in industrial solvents like benzene, the trichloroethylene (used in dry cleaning), and perchloroethylene (used to strip paint and used in painting and degreasing of metals). It is also possible to be exposed to lead, arsenic, mercury, or other heavy metals used in the manufacture of products or power plants. These harmful substances, also known as teratogens cause serious harm to a growing baby.

Medical professionals can cause birth defects through negligence. For example they may fail to diagnose or treat a mother's problem during pregnancy or even after the baby is born. A doctor may be negligent if prescribes a medication that may cause a birth defect or incorrectly administers a medication. Medical malpractice claims may be filed against the doctor who committed the negligence. A birth injury lawsuit may also be brought against an employer if they expose pregnant employees to harmful substances.

Medical Malpractice

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

When a child is born with a birth defect, parents often want to know what caused the condition. Medical negligence or exposure to teratogen chemicals are among the most frequent causes. A knowledgeable birth defect lawyer can assist families discover the causes of birth defects and bring a lawsuit against the parties responsible.

In the majority of instances, the statutes of limitations for medical malpractice cases involving birth injuries is only one year. Parents must act quickly once they discover an anomaly in the birth, and connect it to the injury. Documenting receipts, bills, and credit card payments, as well as other evidence, will aid in your claim for compensation.

It is beneficial to have more time to process the terrifying moment of learning that the child has an injury or defect that is a result of birth but this isn't an option when it comes to submitting an action in court. This is why it is crucial to find a reputable birth defect lawyer and birth injury attorney who can handle the preceding steps in a timely manner.

Product Liability

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

A birth defect lawyer from Levy Knigsberg LLP can assist you in determining whether or not you have grounds to bring a suit against the doctor, hospital, or other parties responsible. Our team has the resources and experience to safeguard your rights. This includes the services of scientific and medical experts who are able to identify and connect the health conditions of your child's with exposure to chemicals.

Birth defects can vary in severity and impact the appearance of a child's face, quality of life, and expected longevity. Our firm can offer expert guidance and information into the merits of a case when your child's condition is the result of medical negligence, prescription drugs or exposure to toxic chemicals or environmental factors. Contact us today to begin the process of seeking compensation for your losses. We will review your case free of cost and without any obligation. We only receive payment if we win your case or settle it.

Toxic Exposure

Many people are exposed chemicals and toxic substances on a every day basis as a result of their work or surroundings. Unfortunately some of these toxins can cause birth defect (teratogens) and harm babies. Parents who believe their child has a birth defect related to chemical exposure may be qualified for compensation.

One of the most prevalent causes of birth defects is chemical exposure during pregnancy. Certain of these chemicals, including toxic solvents used in the semiconductor industry are believed to cause birth defects in unborn babies. Our firm has handled cases against several of the largest companies in this field, and won billions in settlement agreements.

In the utero environment, exposure to organic solvents like toluene and trichloroethylene (TCE), and tetrachloroethylene (PCE) along with benzene and vinyl chloride at Camp Lejeune, are known to increase the risk of children developing hematopoietic cancers and birth defects. SSRIs as well as other prescription medications including selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), have also been linked with a variety of birth defects.

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