15 Reasons You Shouldn't Ignore Birth Defect Legal
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Birth Defect Litigation
Parents want perfect babies, but some injuries happen out of their control. When injuries require specialized treatment and costly procedures, it can leave families with huge expenses.
A New York birth defect lawyer can assist parents who are shocked to file a claim and get compensation to pay for future expenses. The law has strict time limitations on when a claim can be filed.
Statute of Limitations
Modern technology and medical advances have helped to reduce the risks that come with childbirth and pregnancy. However birth defects and injuries do occur. If they're preventable families should consider their legal options.
Many birth defect lawsuits are based upon allegations of medical malpractice. These cases may involve errors made by doctors or nursing staff at any stage of pregnancy, labor and birth. Medical professionals can also be guilty of malpractice following the birth of a child in the event that they fail to provide appropriate treatment.
Generally, the time-limit for these cases is generally 2.5 years from the date of the incident of medical malpractice. This time frame can be extended to infants. It is nevertheless important to seek legal counsel early enough to ensure that all evidence is collected and that a timely claim can be filed.
In addition to medical malpractice, a suit can also be filed on behalf of an infant for birth defects that result from wrongful exposure to chemicals and toxic substances that take place during the mother's pregnancy. Lawyers specially trained in birth defects can investigate and defend these claims on behalf of the family.
When choosing an attorney for a birth defect or birth injury lawsuit parents should look for the following qualities:
Medical Malpractice
Birth defects can trigger an array of mental or physical problems. Some birth defects can cause death. Some of these problems are genetic, but others are caused by environmental exposures or the use of prescription medications during pregnancy.
A medical professional or doctor could be accused of malpractice when they cause birth defects through their actions or inaction. These cases typically involve medical negligence during labor or delivery. They can also include any be in compliance with a standard of medical care, for example not diagnosing an illness or prescribing incorrect medication during pregnancy.
One example of this type of case involves a medication known as teratogens, which could cause serious birth defects. Doctors typically advise women not to take this medication during pregnancy. It is used to treat seizures. If a woman who is pregnant is exposed to this medication, she must submit a claim.
It is vital to choose an attorney who has experience in these types of cases. You should seek out an attorney who has experience in this field and works on contingency, so you don't pay anything until you are successful. Find an attorney who has excellent communication and negotiation skills. This will help ensure that you submit your claim before the time limit expires.
Prescription Drugs
Many birth defects result in mental or physical disabilities, that require expensive medical treatment and accommodations for the child. These conditions are often genetic, but can also be caused by chemical or environmental exposure, or by medications taken by the mother during pregnancy.
Drug manufacturers are required to thoroughly test their products and inform consumers of any potential risks. Unfortunately certain pharmaceutical companies fail to keep up to date with the latest research or fail to anticipate possible side effects. Certain doctors prescribe dangerous drugs to their patients. Moreover, some women are not informed about the dangers associated with taking certain medications while pregnant. These are known as teratogens, and they can cause birth defects in the fetus including spina bifida.
Other substances that can cause birth defects are chemicals used in the agricultural and manufacturing industries, as well as heavy metals like mercury which affect groundwater or the air. Diane Paolicelli has dedicated her legal career to fighting powerful corporations that expose women to harmful chemicals and substances that can harm their reproductive health and cause birth defects.
It is crucial to gather as all evidence you can prior to making a claim against the parties accountable. This includes blood tests, ultrasound images and medical bills that arose because of the birth defect. This will help the attorney determine the worth of the case.
Product Liability
Pregnancy can be one of the most exciting, and stressful experiences in women's lives. But it's also a period when many medical professionals make mistakes that can lead to birth defects. A top lawyer can help parents to file a claim against the medical professionals responsible for their child's disability and birth defects get the justice they deserve.
Although the causes of birth defects are typically not understood by medical professionals but a large proportion of birth defects can be linked to exposure to chemicals or environmental factors. This could include contact from parents with toxic chemicals at the workplace, for example solvents and glycol ethers used in semiconductor manufacturing, as well as agricultural chemicals used for pesticides and spraying of crops.
Additionally, the manufacturers and those who prescribe prescription medications must inform consumers of the dangers. Yet, a large percentage of these drugs are marketed off-label to women who are pregnant age without adequate warnings about the possibility of birth defects. This is especially the case with antidepressants such as Prozac and Zoloft.
Christian Uehlein is a partner with Thornton Law Firm. He represents plaintiffs in birth defect lawsuits against chemical and pharmaceutical companies. He focuses his practice on cases that involve the occurrence of birth defects that result from exposure of parents to toxic chemicals, such as those used in semiconductor manufacturing as well as agriculture. He is a graduate of the American University in Washington, D.C. as well as Suffolk University Law School.
Parents want perfect babies, but some injuries happen out of their control. When injuries require specialized treatment and costly procedures, it can leave families with huge expenses.
A New York birth defect lawyer can assist parents who are shocked to file a claim and get compensation to pay for future expenses. The law has strict time limitations on when a claim can be filed.
Statute of Limitations
Modern technology and medical advances have helped to reduce the risks that come with childbirth and pregnancy. However birth defects and injuries do occur. If they're preventable families should consider their legal options.
Many birth defect lawsuits are based upon allegations of medical malpractice. These cases may involve errors made by doctors or nursing staff at any stage of pregnancy, labor and birth. Medical professionals can also be guilty of malpractice following the birth of a child in the event that they fail to provide appropriate treatment.
Generally, the time-limit for these cases is generally 2.5 years from the date of the incident of medical malpractice. This time frame can be extended to infants. It is nevertheless important to seek legal counsel early enough to ensure that all evidence is collected and that a timely claim can be filed.
In addition to medical malpractice, a suit can also be filed on behalf of an infant for birth defects that result from wrongful exposure to chemicals and toxic substances that take place during the mother's pregnancy. Lawyers specially trained in birth defects can investigate and defend these claims on behalf of the family.
When choosing an attorney for a birth defect or birth injury lawsuit parents should look for the following qualities:
Medical Malpractice
Birth defects can trigger an array of mental or physical problems. Some birth defects can cause death. Some of these problems are genetic, but others are caused by environmental exposures or the use of prescription medications during pregnancy.
A medical professional or doctor could be accused of malpractice when they cause birth defects through their actions or inaction. These cases typically involve medical negligence during labor or delivery. They can also include any be in compliance with a standard of medical care, for example not diagnosing an illness or prescribing incorrect medication during pregnancy.
One example of this type of case involves a medication known as teratogens, which could cause serious birth defects. Doctors typically advise women not to take this medication during pregnancy. It is used to treat seizures. If a woman who is pregnant is exposed to this medication, she must submit a claim.
It is vital to choose an attorney who has experience in these types of cases. You should seek out an attorney who has experience in this field and works on contingency, so you don't pay anything until you are successful. Find an attorney who has excellent communication and negotiation skills. This will help ensure that you submit your claim before the time limit expires.
Prescription Drugs
Many birth defects result in mental or physical disabilities, that require expensive medical treatment and accommodations for the child. These conditions are often genetic, but can also be caused by chemical or environmental exposure, or by medications taken by the mother during pregnancy.
Drug manufacturers are required to thoroughly test their products and inform consumers of any potential risks. Unfortunately certain pharmaceutical companies fail to keep up to date with the latest research or fail to anticipate possible side effects. Certain doctors prescribe dangerous drugs to their patients. Moreover, some women are not informed about the dangers associated with taking certain medications while pregnant. These are known as teratogens, and they can cause birth defects in the fetus including spina bifida.
Other substances that can cause birth defects are chemicals used in the agricultural and manufacturing industries, as well as heavy metals like mercury which affect groundwater or the air. Diane Paolicelli has dedicated her legal career to fighting powerful corporations that expose women to harmful chemicals and substances that can harm their reproductive health and cause birth defects.
It is crucial to gather as all evidence you can prior to making a claim against the parties accountable. This includes blood tests, ultrasound images and medical bills that arose because of the birth defect. This will help the attorney determine the worth of the case.
Product Liability
Pregnancy can be one of the most exciting, and stressful experiences in women's lives. But it's also a period when many medical professionals make mistakes that can lead to birth defects. A top lawyer can help parents to file a claim against the medical professionals responsible for their child's disability and birth defects get the justice they deserve.
Although the causes of birth defects are typically not understood by medical professionals but a large proportion of birth defects can be linked to exposure to chemicals or environmental factors. This could include contact from parents with toxic chemicals at the workplace, for example solvents and glycol ethers used in semiconductor manufacturing, as well as agricultural chemicals used for pesticides and spraying of crops.
Additionally, the manufacturers and those who prescribe prescription medications must inform consumers of the dangers. Yet, a large percentage of these drugs are marketed off-label to women who are pregnant age without adequate warnings about the possibility of birth defects. This is especially the case with antidepressants such as Prozac and Zoloft.
Christian Uehlein is a partner with Thornton Law Firm. He represents plaintiffs in birth defect lawsuits against chemical and pharmaceutical companies. He focuses his practice on cases that involve the occurrence of birth defects that result from exposure of parents to toxic chemicals, such as those used in semiconductor manufacturing as well as agriculture. He is a graduate of the American University in Washington, D.C. as well as Suffolk University Law School.
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