14 Common Misconceptions Concerning Birth Defect Legal
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Birth Defect Litigation
Some injuries are beyond the parents in their control. If these injuries require special medical attention and expensive procedures, it can cause families to incur huge costs.
A New York birth defect lawyer can assist parents in filing an action and receive compensation to cover the cost of future expenses. The law has strict deadlines on when a claim may be filed.
Statute of limitations
Modern technology and medical advances have helped to reduce risks that are associated with childbirth, pregnancy and birth. However birth defects and injuries can still occur. If they're preventable, families must explore their legal options.
Many birth defect lawsuits stem from allegations of medical malpractice. These lawsuits can result from mistakes made by doctors or nursing staff at any point during labor, birth and pregnancy. Medical professionals can also be guilty of malpractice following the birth of a baby by failing to provide the correct treatment.
Generally, the time limit for these cases is generally 2.5 years from the date of the incident of medical negligence. This time period can be extended to infants. However, it is important to seek legal advice as soon as you can to ensure that all evidence has been collected and that a timely claim be filed.
In addition to medical malpractice, a suit may also be filed on behalf of an infant for birth defects resulting from improper toxic and chemical exposures that occur during the mother's pregnancy. Lawyers specially trained in birth defects can investigate and bring these cases on behalf of the family.
Parents should consider the following aspects when choosing an attorney to represent them in a lawsuit for birth defects or injuries:
Medical Malpractice
Birth defects can lead to many mental or physical problems. Some birth defects can cause death. Some of these problems are caused by genetics, while others are due to exposure to the environment or the use of prescription drugs during pregnancy.
A medical professional or doctor could be convicted of malpractice if they cause birth defects through their actions or inaction. These cases usually are based on medical negligence during labor or delivery. They can also be a result of any perform a task that is not within the standard of medical care, for example not diagnosing an illness or prescribing incorrect medication during pregnancy.
One instance of case is a medication called teratogens, which can cause serious birth defects. Doctors usually 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 drug, she should submit an insurance claim.
It is important to select an attorney who has handled these kinds of cases. Find a firm that is specialized in this field and operates on the basis of a contingent fee, which means you won't have to pay a dime unless you get the case won. Also, look for an attorney with excellent communication and negotiation skills. This will help to ensure that you make your claim in time before the statute of limitation expires.
Prescription Drugs
Many birth defects result in physical or mental disabilities, that require costly medical treatment and accommodations for the child. Most of the time, these issues are inherited, but a few of them can be caused by chemical or environmental exposure, or the medications the mother took while pregnant.
Drug manufacturers are required to test their products correctly and warn the public of any potential dangers. Unfortunately, some pharmaceutical companies do not keep up-to-date with the latest research or fail to anticipate potential adverse consequences. Certain doctors prescribe dangerous drugs to their patients. Moreover, some women are not informed about the risks associated with taking certain medications during pregnancy. These drugs are referred to as teratogens, and they can cause birth defects in the fetus. This includes spina bifida.
Other substances that can cause birth defects are chemicals used in the manufacturing and agricultural industries, and heavy metals such as mercury that can contaminate groundwater or air. Diane Paolicelli has dedicated her legal career to fighting powerful corporations that expose women to toxic chemicals and other substances that affect their reproductive health and lead to birth defects.
It is essential to gather as many evidences as you can before filing a suit against the parties accountable. This includes any ultrasound scans, blood tests and medical bills that arose as a result of the birth defect. This information will help the attorney determine the value of the case.
Product Liability
Pregnancy is one of the most thrilling and stressful moments in a woman's life. However, it's also a time when medical professionals can make mistakes that could lead to birth defects. A top lawyer can assist parents in filing a claim and obtaining the compensation they deserve against the people responsible for the disabilities of their child.
Although the causes of birth defects are typically unknown to medical professionals but a large proportion of birth defects can be attributed to exposure to chemicals or environmental causes. This can include exposure by parents to toxic chemicals at work, such as solvents and glycol ethers in semiconductor manufacturing, and agricultural chemicals used in crop spraying and pesticides.
The manufacturers and the people who prescribe medications also have a duty to warn the public about their risks. Yet, a substantial portion of these drugs are sold off-label to women of childbearing age, without 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 defects lawsuits against pharmaceutical and chemical companies. His practice is centered around cases involving 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 graduated from American University in Washington, D.C. and Suffolk University Law School.
Some injuries are beyond the parents in their control. If these injuries require special medical attention and expensive procedures, it can cause families to incur huge costs.
A New York birth defect lawyer can assist parents in filing an action and receive compensation to cover the cost of future expenses. The law has strict deadlines on when a claim may be filed.
Statute of limitations
Modern technology and medical advances have helped to reduce risks that are associated with childbirth, pregnancy and birth. However birth defects and injuries can still occur. If they're preventable, families must explore their legal options.
Many birth defect lawsuits stem from allegations of medical malpractice. These lawsuits can result from mistakes made by doctors or nursing staff at any point during labor, birth and pregnancy. Medical professionals can also be guilty of malpractice following the birth of a baby by failing to provide the correct treatment.
Generally, the time limit for these cases is generally 2.5 years from the date of the incident of medical negligence. This time period can be extended to infants. However, it is important to seek legal advice as soon as you can to ensure that all evidence has been collected and that a timely claim be filed.
In addition to medical malpractice, a suit may also be filed on behalf of an infant for birth defects resulting from improper toxic and chemical exposures that occur during the mother's pregnancy. Lawyers specially trained in birth defects can investigate and bring these cases on behalf of the family.
Parents should consider the following aspects when choosing an attorney to represent them in a lawsuit for birth defects or injuries:
Medical Malpractice
Birth defects can lead to many mental or physical problems. Some birth defects can cause death. Some of these problems are caused by genetics, while others are due to exposure to the environment or the use of prescription drugs during pregnancy.
A medical professional or doctor could be convicted of malpractice if they cause birth defects through their actions or inaction. These cases usually are based on medical negligence during labor or delivery. They can also be a result of any perform a task that is not within the standard of medical care, for example not diagnosing an illness or prescribing incorrect medication during pregnancy.
One instance of case is a medication called teratogens, which can cause serious birth defects. Doctors usually 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 drug, she should submit an insurance claim.
It is important to select an attorney who has handled these kinds of cases. Find a firm that is specialized in this field and operates on the basis of a contingent fee, which means you won't have to pay a dime unless you get the case won. Also, look for an attorney with excellent communication and negotiation skills. This will help to ensure that you make your claim in time before the statute of limitation expires.
Prescription Drugs
Many birth defects result in physical or mental disabilities, that require costly medical treatment and accommodations for the child. Most of the time, these issues are inherited, but a few of them can be caused by chemical or environmental exposure, or the medications the mother took while pregnant.
Drug manufacturers are required to test their products correctly and warn the public of any potential dangers. Unfortunately, some pharmaceutical companies do not keep up-to-date with the latest research or fail to anticipate potential adverse consequences. Certain doctors prescribe dangerous drugs to their patients. Moreover, some women are not informed about the risks associated with taking certain medications during pregnancy. These drugs are referred to as teratogens, and they can cause birth defects in the fetus. This includes spina bifida.
Other substances that can cause birth defects are chemicals used in the manufacturing and agricultural industries, and heavy metals such as mercury that can contaminate groundwater or air. Diane Paolicelli has dedicated her legal career to fighting powerful corporations that expose women to toxic chemicals and other substances that affect their reproductive health and lead to birth defects.
It is essential to gather as many evidences as you can before filing a suit against the parties accountable. This includes any ultrasound scans, blood tests and medical bills that arose as a result of the birth defect. This information will help the attorney determine the value of the case.
Product Liability
Pregnancy is one of the most thrilling and stressful moments in a woman's life. However, it's also a time when medical professionals can make mistakes that could lead to birth defects. A top lawyer can assist parents in filing a claim and obtaining the compensation they deserve against the people responsible for the disabilities of their child.
Although the causes of birth defects are typically unknown to medical professionals but a large proportion of birth defects can be attributed to exposure to chemicals or environmental causes. This can include exposure by parents to toxic chemicals at work, such as solvents and glycol ethers in semiconductor manufacturing, and agricultural chemicals used in crop spraying and pesticides.
The manufacturers and the people who prescribe medications also have a duty to warn the public about their risks. Yet, a substantial portion of these drugs are sold off-label to women of childbearing age, without 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 defects lawsuits against pharmaceutical and chemical companies. His practice is centered around cases involving 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 graduated from American University in Washington, D.C. and Suffolk University Law School.
