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Birth Defect Lawyers

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

A Hudson, NY birth defects lawyer can assist you in pursuing justice.

Birth Defects and Causes

Some birth abnormalities are caused by mutations in the chromosomes or genes. These conditions can be passed on from parents who have these issues or could result from new mutations occurring in fertilized eggs. These problems can affect the way the body functions or develops. These genetic issues could be mild or serious.

There are also birth defects caused by things in the environment during the fetal stage. Chemicals and toxins, like the ones found in industrial solvents (such as benzene) and trichloroethylene (used in dry cleaning, and perchloroethylene (used in the process of painting and degreasing metals) can cause birth defects. There is also exposure to lead, arsenic, mercury or other heavy metals utilized in manufacturing or at power plants. These harmful substances are referred to as teratogens, and they can cause serious harm to a growing baby.

Medical professionals can cause birth defects through negligence. For instance they may fail to identify or treat a mother's health issue during pregnancy or after the baby is born. A doctor could be negligent when they prescribe medication that can cause birth defects or administer the medication improperly. Medical malpractice claims may be brought against the doctor responsible for the error. A birth injury lawsuit can also be filed against an employer if they expose pregnant employees to harmful substances.

Medical Malpractice

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

Parents often want to know the cause of a birth defect. The most frequent causes of these disorders are medical negligence or exposure to teratogen chemicals. A skilled birth defect lawyer can help families investigate these causes of birth defects and file a lawsuit against those accountable.

In the majority of cases, the statute of limitations for medical malpractice cases involving birth injury is only one year. This means that parents need to act quickly upon identifying the birth defect attorney defect and determining the underlying cause of the injury. This includes collecting bills, receipts, payment from credit cards as well as other evidence to support the claim for compensation.

It would be helpful to have more time to process the traumatic moment of finding out that an infant has an injury or defect that is a result of birth, but this is not an option when you are attempting to file a legal claim. This is why it's crucial to partner with a skilled birth defect and birth injury attorney who will take care of all the previous steps in a timely manner.

Product Liability

Modern technology and medical advances have significantly reduced the risks associated with birth. However birth accidents and birth defects are possible. If your child suffered 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 for your losses.

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

Birth defects can range in severity, and can impact the appearance of a child, their quality of life, and life span. Our firm is able to provide expert guidance and advice into the merits of a case when your child's condition is the result of medical negligence, prescription medications or exposure to toxic chemicals or environmental causes. Contact us now to start the process of obtaining compensation for your injuries. We will review your case for you without cost or obligation. We only get paid when we settle or win your case.

Toxic Exposure

Many people are exposed chemicals and toxins on daily basis in their work or surroundings. Unfortunately some of these toxins are known 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 most common causes of birth defects is exposure to chemicals during pregnancy. Certain of these chemicals, including toxic solvents used in the semiconductor industry are believed to cause birth defects in newborn babies. Our firm has handled numerous cases against the largest companies worldwide in these cases, resulting in billions in settlement agreements.

In the utero period, exposure to organic solvents, such as toluene Trichloroethylene (TCE) and tetrachloroethylene (PCE) along with benzene as well as vinyl chloride at Camp Lejeune, are known to increase the risk of childhood hemopoietic malformations and cancers. SSRIs and other prescription medications including selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are also believed to have been linked with a variety of birth defects.

Victoria Phillips is a partner at Phillips & Paolicelli, focusing on complex product liability litigation and birth Defect lawsuits (http://www.maxtremer.com) against corporate defendants who cause the pain and suffering of families who have suffered by their negligence. She graduated magna cum laude from Williams College and Columbia Law School and is licensed to practice in New York and New Jersey.