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Birth Defect Lawyers

Parents may be overwhelmed by medical bills when their baby is ill at birth. If your child has a birth defect that was caused through medical negligence or exposure to certain drugs, you may be entitled to compensation.


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

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Certain birth problems are caused by changes in the chromosomes or genes. These issues can be passed down through parents with these problems or result from a new mutation in a fertilized ovum. These issues can affect the way the body is formed or how the body works. These genetic issues can be severe or minor.

Birth problems can also be caused by environmental factors during fetal development. These include toxins and chemicals such as those in industrial solvents such as benzene, trichloroethylene (used in dry cleaning), and perchloroethylene (used to strip paint, and also in painting and degreasing of metals). These can include exposure to heavy metals, such as mercury, arsenic, or lead that are used in power and manufacturing plants. These harmful substances, also called teratogens cause serious harm to a developing baby.

A medical professional can cause a birth defect due to negligence, such as failing to diagnose or treat the mother’s health issue during pregnancy or after the baby is born. A doctor may be negligent when they prescribe medications that may cause birth defects, or administer medication in a way that is not correct. Medical malpractice claims can be brought against the doctor who caused the negligence. A birth injury lawsuit can also be brought against a company that puts a pregnant worker in a position that exposes them to a harmful substance.

Medical Malpractice

Birth defects are changes in the structure of the body that can have a negative impact on its function or appearance. According to the CDC they can affect any body part.

When the child is born with a birth defect parents usually want to know what caused the condition. Medical negligence or exposure to teratogen chemical substances are the most frequently cited causes. A birth defect lawyer with experience can assist families in investigating the causes of birth defects, and bring a lawsuit against those responsible.

Medical malpractice cases involving birth injuries usually have a time limit that is only one year. Parents should act swiftly when they spot an issue with their birth and then connect it with the injury. Gathering bills, receipts and credit card payment records, as well as other evidence, will aid in proving your claim for compensation.

It is beneficial to have more time to process the devastating experience of discovering that the child has a birth defect or injury, but this is not an option when it comes to submitting an official claim. This is why it is critical to work with a knowledgeable birth defect lawyer and a birth injury lawyer who can manage all the previous steps in a timely manner.

Product Liability

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

A birth defect lawyer from Levy Konigsberg LLP will assist you in determining whether you have a valid reason for a lawsuit against the doctor, hospital, or other parties responsible. Our team is equipped with the knowledge and resources necessary to protect your rights, and includes the services of highly trained medical and scientific experts to discover and link your child’s condition with chemical exposure or other environmental factors.

Birth defects can range in severity and affect a child’s appearance, quality of life, as well as their expected life span. If your child’s illness was the result of medical malpractice or exposure to prescription drugs chemical substances, toxic chemicals, or environmental factors, our firm will provide you with expert insight and guidance on the advantages of a claim. Contact us now to begin the process of seeking compensation for your damages. We will review your case without charge or obligation. We only receive a fee when we settle or win your case.

Toxic Exposure

Many people are exposed to chemicals and toxic substances on a daily basis as part of their jobs or in their surroundings. Unfortunately certain chemicals are known to cause birth defects (teratogens) and may harm babies. Parents who believe that the birth defect of their child is due to exposure to chemicals may be qualified for compensation.

One of the most frequent birth defects that can be caused by chemical exposure during pregnancy. Certain substances which include toxic solvents that are utilized in the semiconductor manufacturing industry are known to cause a range of birth defects in children who are not yet born. Our firm has successfully handled many cases against the biggest companies around the world in these cases, and has won billions in settlement agreements.

It is widely known that exposure to organic solvents, like tetrachloroethylene, trichloroethylene, and toluene (TCE), as well vinyl chloride and benzene at Camp Lejeune can increase the risk of childhood cancers, including hematopoietic, as well as birth defects. In addition, prescription medications like 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 litigation involving product liability and birth defect lawsuits as well as corporate defendants that cause pain and suffering for families whose lives are devastated by 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.