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Birth Defect Lawyers

Parents can be overwhelmed by medical bills when their baby is ill at birth. If your child has an anomaly in the birth that was caused through medical negligence or exposure to certain drugs, you could be able to claim compensation.

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

Birth Defects and Causes

Certain birth defects are caused due to changes in the genes or chromosomes. These issues can be passed down from parents who have these abnormalities or can result from mutations in fertilized eggs. These problems can affect the way the body functions or is formed. These genetic problems could be minor or serious.

There are also birth defects that are caused by environmental factors during the fetal stage. Chemicals and toxins, including those found in industrial solvents (such as benzene) as well as trichloroethylene that is used in dry cleaning, as well as perchloroethylene which is used in the process of painting and degreasing metals) can cause birth defects. These include exposure to heavy metals such as lead, arsenic or mercury used in the manufacture and power plants. These toxic substances are known as teratogens and may cause serious harm to a developing baby.

A medical professional may cause a birth defect due to negligence, such as not diagnosing or treating the mother's health condition during pregnancy or after the child is born. A doctor could be negligent when they prescribe medication that could cause birth defects or administer medications in a way that is not correct. Medical malpractice claims may be brought against the doctor who is responsible for the error. A birth injury lawsuit could also be brought against an employer who places pregnant workers in a situation where they are exposed to an unsafe substance.

Medical Malpractice

Birth defects are structural changes in the body that adversely affect its appearance or function. The severity of these conditions varies and can affect any area of the body, according to the CDC.

Parents often want to understand the cause of a birth defect. Medical negligence or exposures 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 cases, the statute of limitations for medical malpractice cases involving birth injury is only one year. Parents need to act quickly upon identifying an issue with their birth and linking it to the cause of the injury. The collection of receipts, bills, and credit card payments, as well as other evidence, will help you support your claim for compensation.

It is beneficial to have more time to process the terrifying moment of finding out that the child is suffering from an injury or birth defect however this is not an option when you are attempting to file a legal claim. It is essential to consult with a seasoned birth defect lawyer who can manage all of the steps before promptly.

Product Liability

Modern technology and medical advancements have greatly reduced the risks associated with childbirth. Birth defects and injuries remain possible. If your child sustained an injury due to the negligence or inattention of an medical professional during pregnancy, labor and delivery, you may be legally entitled to financial compensation to compensate your expenses.

A Birth Defect Lawyer (Http://45.4.175.178/Bbs/Board.Php?Bo_Table=Mainboard&Wr_Id=8284543) from Levy Konigsberg LLP will help you determine whether or not you are eligible for a lawsuit against a doctor, hospital, and other parties accountable. Our team has the knowledge and resources to defend your rights, which includes the services of highly trained medical and scientific experts to identify and connect your child's health condition with chemical exposure or other environmental factors.

Birth problems can be varied in severity, and affect the child's life expectancy, appearance, and quality of living. Our firm is able to provide expert guidance and information into the merits of a case if your child's condition is a result of medical negligence, prescription medications or exposure to toxic chemicals or environmental causes. Contact us today to begin the process of obtaining compensation for your damages. We are able to review your case for free of cost and with no obligation. We only get paid if we win your case or settle it.

Toxic Exposure

Many people are exposed chemicals and toxins on regular basis due to their work or surroundings. Unfortunately certain chemicals are known to cause birth defects (teratogens) and may harm babies. Parents who believe their child has a birth defect related to exposure to chemicals might be eligible for compensation.

One of the most frequent birth defects that can be caused by exposure to chemicals during pregnancy. Some of these substances including harmful solvents in the semiconductor industry are believed to cause birth defects in babies born without. Our firm has handled cases involving several of the largest companies in this sector, and won billions in settlement agreements.

It is known that exposure to organic solvents such as tetrachloroethylene and toluene (TCE) and benzene as well as Vinyl Chloride at Camp Lejeune can increase the risk of childhood cancers, including hematopoietic, as well as birth defects. Additionally, prescription medications like selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) have been found to be associated with various birth defects.

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