Birth Defect Lawyers Parents can be overwhelmed by medical bills if a baby is sick at birth. If you believe that the birth defect of your child was the result of negligence on the part of a doctor or exposure to certain medications, then you could be entitled to compensation. A Hudson, NY birth defects lawyer can help you pursue justice. The causes of birth defects Certain birth defects can occur as a result of genetic changes or the chromosomes. These issues can be passed down from parents with these abnormalities or result from a mutation in an ovum that has been fertilized. These issues may affect the way the body functions or develops. These genetic issues could be minor or serious. Birth problems can be caused by environmental factors that affect fetal growth. Chemicals and toxins, such as those found in industrial solvents (such as benzene) or trichloroethylene, which is used in dry cleaning, and perchloroethylene used in painting and metal degreasing) can cause birth defects. It is also possible to be exposed to lead, arsenic, mercury, or other heavy metals that are used in manufacturing or at power plants. These harmful chemicals, also called teratogens cause serious harm to a developing baby. A medical professional could cause a birth defect through incompetence, for example, not diagnosing or treating the mother's health issues during pregnancy or after the baby is born. A doctor may be negligent if he / prescribes a medication that may cause birth defects or negligently administers a medicine. A medical malpractice lawsuit can be brought against the doctor who committed the negligence. A birth injury lawsuit can also be brought against a company that puts pregnant workers in a situation where they are exposed to dangerous substances. Medical Malpractice Birth defects are structural changes to the body that can negatively affect its appearance or function. The severity of these conditions varies and can affect any part of the body according to the CDC. If the child is born with a birth defect parents often want to know why the condition developed. Medical negligence or exposures to teratogen chemicals are among the most frequent causes. A birth defect lawyer who has experience can help families investigate the causes of birth defects and file a suit against the people responsible. Birth injuries usually have a time limit of only one year. Parents must take action quickly when they spot an anomaly in the birth, and then link it to the injury. Gathering bills, receipts and credit card transactions, along with other evidence, can aid in proving your claim for compensation. While it's ideal to have more time processing the trauma of learning that a child was born with a birth injury or defect but this isn't an option to consider when filing a legal claim. It is essential to consult with a seasoned birth defect lawyer and a birth injury lawyer who can take care of each step in a timely manner. Product Liability Modern technology and medicine have drastically reduced the risks of childbirth. However, birth injuries and birth defects are possible. If your child suffered an injury because of the negligence or inattention of a medical professional during labor, pregnancy or delivery, you may be legally entitled to financial compensation for your expenses. Levy Konigsberg's birth defect lawyers can help you determine whether you have a valid reason to sue the doctor, hospital and other parties involved. Our team is equipped with the knowledge and resources required to protect your rights, including the services of highly trained medical and scientific experts to discover and connect your child's health condition with exposure to chemicals or other environmental factors. Birth problems can be varied in severity and impact a child's life expectancy appearance, appearance, and quality of living. If your child's condition was the result of medical malpractice or exposure to prescription medication or toxic chemicals, as well as environmental elements, our firm is able to offer you professional insight and advice on the merits of a claim. Contact us now to begin the process of recovering compensation for your damages. We will review your case at no cost or obligation. We only get paid if we win or settle your case. Exposure to Toxic Chemicals As a result of their jobs or their environment, many people are exposed to toxic substances every day. Unfortunately, some of these chemicals have been found to cause birth defects (teratogens) and may harm babies. Parents who believe their child is suffering from an abnormal birth result due to exposure to chemicals may be entitled to compensation. One of the most frequent causes of birth defects is chemical exposure during pregnancy. Certain of these chemicals, including harmful solvents in the semiconductor industry are believed to cause birth defects in babies born without. Our firm has dealt with cases against some of the biggest companies in this sector, and won billions in settlement agreements. It is widely known that in utero exposures to organic solvents, like tetrachloroethylene and toluene (TCE) and benzene and Vinyl Chloride at Camp Lejeune can increase the risk of childhood cancers, including hematopoietic and birth defects. SSRIs and other prescription medications, such as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are also known to have been linked to a variety of birth defects. Victoria Phillips is a Partner at Phillips & Paolicelli. She concentrates on complex litigation involving product liability birth defect lawsuits, corporate defendants that cause pain and suffering to families whose lives have been 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.