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Birth Defect Lawyers

If a baby is born with a serious medical condition parents may end up paying medical bills. If you believe that your child's birth defect was caused by negligence on the part of a doctor or exposure to certain drugs, then you could be entitled to compensation.

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

Birth Defects and Causes

Some birth defects are caused due to changes in the genes or chromosomes. These issues can be passed down from parents with these issues or could result from new mutations in fertilized eggs. These problems can affect how the body develops or the way in which the body functions. These genetic issues could be minor or serious.

Birth defects can also be caused by environmental factors during fetal development. Chemicals and toxins (such as those found in industrial solvents (such as benzene), trichloroethylene used in dry cleaning, and perchloroethylene used in degreasing metals and painting) can cause birth defects. They can also be exposure to arsenic, lead, mercury and other heavy metals in the manufacture of products or power plants. These harmful substances, also called teratogens cause serious harm to a developing baby.

A medical professional can cause a birth defect due to incompetence, for example, failing to diagnose or treat the mother's health problem during pregnancy or after the child is born. A doctor may be negligent if he or prescribes medication that could cause birth defects or incorrectly administers a medication. Medical malpractice lawsuits can be filed against the doctor who is responsible for the negligence. A birth injury lawsuit could 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 effects on its appearance, function or function. According to the CDC these conditions can be affecting any body part or.

If the child is born with a birth defect parents are often interested in knowing how the condition developed. Medical negligence or exposure to teratogen chemicals are the most common causes. A birth defect lawyer with experience can assist families in determining the causes of birth defects and then file a lawsuit against those who are responsible.

In most instances, the statutes of limitations for medical malpractice cases involving birth injuries is only one year. This means that parents need to act quickly upon identifying an anomaly in the birth and determining the cause of the injury. This includes gathering invoices, receipts, payment from credit cards and other evidence to back the claim for compensation.

While it's ideal to have more time taking the shock of finding out that a child was born with an injury or defect that was caused by birth, this is not an option for filing a legal claim. This is why it is essential to work with a knowledgeable birth defect attorney and a birth injury attorney who will handle all the preceding steps promptly.

Product Liability

Modern medical technology and medicine have significantly decreased the risks of childbirth. Birth defects and injuries are still possible. If you believe a medical professional was negligent or negligent during pregnancy, birth and labor, your child could have suffered a traumatic injury. You may 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, and other parties accountable. Our team has the expertise and resources to defend your rights. This includes the services of specialized scientific and medical experts who are able to identify and connect the medical condition of your child to chemical exposure.

Birth defects can vary in severity and impact a child's appearance, quality of life, and life expectancy. Our firm can provide professional advice and guidance regarding the merits of a claim in the event that your child's illness is a result of medical negligence, prescription medication, toxic chemical exposure, or environmental causes. Contact us today to start the process of seeking compensation for your damages. We can examine your case at no charge and without obligation. We only get paid if we win or settle your case.

Toxic Exposure

As part of their job or working environment People are exposed to harmful substances every day. Unfortunately, some of these chemicals are known to cause birth defects (teratogens) and may harm babies. Parents who believe that their child is suffering from an abnormal birth result due to exposure to chemicals might be eligible for compensation.

The exposure to chemicals during pregnancy is among the top causes of birth defects. Some of these substances, like toxic solvents used in the semiconductor industry are believed to cause birth defects in newborn babies. Our firm has represented several of the largest companies in this sector and has secured billions of dollars in settlement agreements.

It is well-known that in utero exposures to organic solvents like tetrachloroethylene, trichloroethylene, and toluene (TCE) and vinyl chloride and benzene at Camp Lejeune can increase the chance of developing cancers in children, including hematopoietic, and birth defects. In addition, prescription medications such as selective serotonin-reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) have been shown 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 distress and suffering of families who's lives have been ruined due to their negligence. She graduated with a magna cumlaude from Williams College and Columbia Law School and is licensed to practice in New York and New Jersey.