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When a baby is born with a serious medical issue parents may end up burdened with medical costs. If your child is suffering from a birth defect that was caused by medical negligence or exposure to certain drugs, you could be entitled to compensation.

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

Causes of Birth Defects

Some birth defects happen because of mutations in genes or chromosomes. These issues can be passed on from parents who have these disorders, or they can result from a new mutation in the fertilized ovum. These issues can affect how the body is created or how the body functions. These genetic issues may be serious or minor.

There are also birth defects caused by environmental factors during fetal development. These include toxins and chemicals like those found in industrial solvents such as benzene and trichloroethylene (used in dry cleaning), and perchloroethylene (used to strip paint and for painting and metal degreasing). This could include exposure to heavy metals such as mercury, arsenic and lead used in manufacturing and power plants. These harmful substances are referred to as teratogens and can cause serious damage to the developing baby.

Medical professionals can cause birth defects through negligence. For instance they might fail to identify or treat a mother's problem during pregnancy or even after the baby is born. A doctor may be negligent if they prescribe medication which could cause birth defects or administer medication in a way that is not correct. Medical malpractice lawsuits can be brought against the doctor responsible for the negligence. A birth injury lawsuit can be brought against a business that places pregnant workers in a situation where they are exposed to an unsafe substance.

Medical Malpractice

Birth defects are structural changes to the body, which negatively impact its appearance or function. According to the CDC, these conditions can affect any body part.

If the child is born with a birth defect, parents often want to know how the condition developed. Medical negligence or exposure to teratogen chemical substances are the most frequently cited causes. A birth defect lawyer who has experience can assist families to determine the causes of birth defects, and then file a lawsuit against those responsible.

In most cases, the statute of limitations for medical malpractice cases involving birth injuries is just one year. This means that parents have to act quickly after identifying a birth defect and determining the underlying cause of the injury. This includes collecting bills and receipts, credit card transactions and other evidence to back the claim for compensation.

It is beneficial to have more time to process the traumatic experience of discovering that the child has an injury or birth defect however this isn't an option when you are attempting to file an official claim. It is essential to find a skilled birth defect and birth injury lawyer who can take care of all of the steps before in a timely manner.

Product Liability

Modern technology and medical advances have greatly reduced the risk associated with childbirth. Birth defects and injuries remain possible. If your child sustained an injury as a result of the negligence or inattention of an medical professional during labor, pregnancy or birth, you could be entitled to financial compensation to compensate your expenses.

Levy Konigsberg's birth defect lawyers can help you determine whether you have the right to sue the doctor hospital and other parties involved. Our team has the expertise and resources to protect your rights. This includes the services of specialized medical and scientific experts who can determine and connect the health problem of your child to chemical exposure.

Birth defects can range in severity and impact a child's appearance, quality of life, and longevity. Our firm will provide you with expert advice and insight regarding the merits of a claim in the event that your child's illness is caused by medical negligence, prescription medication or exposure to toxic chemicals or environmental causes. Contact us today to begin the process of seeking compensation for your losses. We will review your case at no cost or obligation. We only earn money if we win your case or settle it.

Exposure to Toxics

Many people are exposed to chemicals and toxins on a daily basis in their work or surroundings. Unfortunately, some of these toxins can cause birth defect (teratogens) and harm babies. Parents who believe that their child is suffering from an abnormal birth result due to exposure to chemicals might be qualified for compensation.

One of the main birth defects that can be caused by chemical exposure during pregnancy. Certain of these substances, including toxic solvents used in the manufacturing of semiconductors, are known to cause a range of birth defects in unborn children. Our firm has handled cases against several of the largest companies in this field and secured billions of dollars in settlement agreements.

In the utero environment, 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 acquiring childhood birth defects and hematopoietic tumors. SSRIs as well as other prescription medications like selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are also believed to have been linked to a variety of birth defects.

Victoria Phillips is a Partner at Phillips & Paolicelli. She focuses on complicated product liability litigation, birth defect lawsuits and corporate defendants that cause suffering and pain for families whose lives are devastated by their wrongful conduct. She graduated magna cum laude from Williams College and Columbia Law School and is admitted to practice law in New York and New Jersey.