Birth Defect Lawyers

Parents may be overwhelmed by medical bills when a baby is sick at birth. If you believe that your child's birth defect was caused by negligence on the part of a doctor or exposure to certain drugs, you may be entitled to compensation.

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

Causes of Birth Defects

Some birth defects are caused by changes in genes or the chromosomes. These problems can be inherited from parents who have these issues or could result from new mutations occurring in fertilized eggs. These problems can impact how the body is created or how the body functions. These genetic issues could be severe or 0553721256.ussoft.kr minor.

There are also birth defects that are caused by the environment during the development of the fetus. Chemicals and toxins, like the ones found in industrial solvents (such as benzene) or trichloroethylene, which is used in dry cleaning, as well as perchloroethylene which is used in metal degreasing and painting) can cause birth defects. They can also be exposure to arsenic and lead, mercury and other heavy metals in manufacturing or at power plants. These toxic substances are known as teratogens and can cause serious harm to the developing baby.

Medical professionals may cause birth defects due to negligence. For example they might fail to identify or treat a mother's problem during pregnancy, or even after the child is delivered. A doctor could be negligent when they prescribe medication that may cause prosper birth defect Lawsuit defects or administer medications in a way that is not correct. Medical malpractice lawsuits may be brought against the doctor responsible for the error. A birth injury lawsuit can be brought against a business that places a pregnant worker in a situation where they are exposed to an unsafe substance.

Medical Malpractice

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

When a child is born with a birth defect, parents are often interested in knowing how the condition developed. Medical negligence or exposures to teratogen chemicals are among the most frequent causes. A birth defect lawyer who has experience can assist families in determining the causes of birth defects, and file a suit against the responsible parties.

In the majority of cases, the statute of limitations for medical malpractice cases involving birth injury is just one year. Parents should act swiftly when they identify a birth defect and then connect it with the injury. This includes collecting bills, receipts, credit card payments and other evidence that can support the claim for compensation.

While it's nice to have more time for processing the trauma of learning that a child is born with an injury or defect that was caused by birth however, this is not an option in an official case. It is essential to consult with a seasoned birth defect lawyer who is able to handle all of the steps before quickly.

Product Liability

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

A birth defect lawyer at Levy Konigsberg, LLP can help you determine whether or not you have grounds to file a lawsuit against the doctor, hospital, and other parties responsible. Our team has the resources and experience to defend your rights. This includes the assistance of specialized scientific and medical experts who can determine and connect the medical condition of your child to chemical exposure.

Birth defects can vary in severity and can affect the appearance of a child's face, quality of life, as well as their expected life expectancy. Our firm can offer expert advice and insight on the merits of a claim when your child's condition is the result of medical negligence, prescription drugs or exposure to toxic chemicals or environmental causes. Contact us today to begin the process of getting compensation for your losses. We can review your case free of cost and with no obligation. We only receive payment if we are successful in your case or settle it.

Toxic Exposure

As part of their job or in their surroundings Many people are exposed daily to toxins day. Unfortunately, some of these chemicals are known to cause birth defects (teratogens) and can harm babies. Parents who believe that their child is suffering from a birth defect that is related to exposure to chemicals may be qualified for compensation.

Exposure to chemicals during pregnancy is among the most significant causes of birth defects. Certain of these substances which include toxic solvents that are utilized in the industry of manufacturing semiconductors have been proven to cause a range of birth defects in unborn children. Our firm has handled cases against several of the largest companies in this industry and secured billions of dollars in settlement agreements.

In utero exposure to organic solvents like toluene Trichloroethylene (TCE) and tetrachloroethylene (PCE), in addition to benzene and vinyl chloride at Camp Lejeune, are known to increase the risk of children developing hemopoietic malformations and cancers. Additionally, prescription medications such as selective serotonin-reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) have been proven to be associated with various birth defects.

Victoria Phillips is a Partner at Phillips & Paolicelli. She is a specialist in complex product liability litigation and birth defect lawsuit defect lawsuits as well as corporate defendants who cause suffering and pain to families whose lives have been devastated due to their negligence. She graduated from Williams College and Columbia Law School, and is admitted to practice law in New York and New Jersey.