20 Fun Informational Facts About Birth Defect Legal
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Birth Defect Litigation
Some injuries are out of the parents or their control. If injuries that result from these accidents require special treatment and costly procedures, it can result in huge costs for families.
A New York birth defect lawyer can help stunned parents file a claim and get compensation to cover the cost of future expenses. However, the law imposes strict deadlines when a claim must be filed.
Statute of limitations
Modern medical technology and advances have made it possible to reduce the risks that are associated with childbirth, pregnancy and birth. Birth defects and injuries do persist. Families must consider their legal options when they can be prevented.
Many birth defect lawsuits are based upon allegations of medical malpractice. These lawsuits can be based on mistakes made by nurses or doctors at any point during the birth, labor and delivery procedures. In addition, medical professionals can commit medical malpractice following a child's birth when they fail to provide the proper treatment.
In general, the statutes of limitations in these cases are 2.5 years from the date of the medical malpractice. For infants, this period can be extended. It is essential to speak with a lawyer whenever you can to ensure that all the evidence is gathered, and that a timely complaint can be filed.
In addition to medical malpractice, a lawsuit can also be filed on behalf of an infant for birth defects caused by improper toxic and chemical exposures that occur during a mother's pregnancy. Specially trained birth defect lawyers can investigate and bring these cases on behalf of the family.
When choosing an attorney to represent them in a birth defect or birth injury lawsuit parents should consider the following qualities:
Medical Malpractice
Birth defects can lead to numerous mental or physical ailments. Some birth defects can be fatal. Some of these issues are caused by genetics, while others are due to exposure to environmental factors or the use of prescribed drugs during pregnancy.
A doctor or medical professional could be convicted of malpractice when they cause birth defects as a result of their actions or inaction. The majority of these cases are based on medical negligence during delivery or labor. However, they can also be a result of any action or failure to act that is in violation of a medical standard of care, like failing to recognize a medical issue or prescribing the wrong medication during pregnancy.
One example involves teratogens. These drugs can result in birth defects that are serious. During pregnancy, doctors typically advise women to stay clear of this medication, which is used to treat seizures. If a woman is exposed to the drug, then she should submit a claim.
It is essential to select an attorney who has handled these types of cases. Look for a law firm that is specialized in this area and operates on an on a contingency basis, meaning you don't pay anything unless you are successful. Also, look for a lawyer with strong communication and negotiation abilities. This will help to ensure that you submit your claim before the statute of limitation expires.
Prescription Drugs
Many birth defects result in physical or mental disabilities that require expensive medical treatment and accommodations for the child. These conditions are often caused by genetics, but can also be caused by environmental or chemical exposure or medications taken by the mother during pregnancy.
Pharmaceutical manufacturers are required to test their products properly and warn the public of any potential risks. Sadly some pharmaceutical companies do not keep up with research or anticipate the potential adverse consequences. Moreover, doctors may prescribe dangerous medicines to their patients as well as some women do not receive the correct information regarding the risks of taking certain medications during pregnancy. These drugs, known as teratogens, may cause birth defects, such as spina-bifida in the fetus.
Other substances that could cause birth defects include chemicals used in manufacturing and agriculture, as well as heavy metals, like mercury, which are contaminating the groundwater and air. Diane Paolicelli's career in law has been focused on combating powerful corporations that expose women to toxic chemicals and substances that can affect their reproductive health or cause birth defects.
When bringing a lawsuit against the parties who are responsible for your child's illness it is essential to gather as much evidence as you can. Included in this are ultrasound images, blood tests, and medical bills that are incurred as a result. This information will help the attorney to determine the worth of the case.
Product Liability
Pregnancy is one of the most exciting and nerve-wracking experiences a woman can go through in her life. It's also the time when medical professionals can make mistakes that can lead to birth defects. A top lawyer can help parents bring a lawsuit against those accountable for their child's handicap and obtain the compensation they deserve.
Medical experts aren't always able to determine the exact cause of birth defects, however a large number can be attributed to chemical or environmental exposure. This can include parental contact with toxic chemicals in the workplace, for example glycol ethers and solvents used in semiconductor manufacturing as well as agricultural chemicals used for pesticides as well as spraying of crops.
The pharmaceutical companies and those who prescribe medications are also required to warn the public about the risks. A majority of these medications are sold to women who are pregnant without warnings of the possibility of birth defects. This is particularly applicable to antidepressants such Prozac and Zoloft.
Christian Uehlein, a partner at Thornton Law Firm, represents plaintiffs in birth defect lawsuits against pharmaceutical and chemical companies. He concentrates his practice on cases where birth defects are caused by exposure to toxic chemicals in the home by parents like those used in semiconductor manufacturing or agricultural. He is a graduate of American University in Washington, D.C. and Suffolk University Law School.
Some injuries are out of the parents or their control. If injuries that result from these accidents require special treatment and costly procedures, it can result in huge costs for families.
A New York birth defect lawyer can help stunned parents file a claim and get compensation to cover the cost of future expenses. However, the law imposes strict deadlines when a claim must be filed.
Statute of limitations
Modern medical technology and advances have made it possible to reduce the risks that are associated with childbirth, pregnancy and birth. Birth defects and injuries do persist. Families must consider their legal options when they can be prevented.
Many birth defect lawsuits are based upon allegations of medical malpractice. These lawsuits can be based on mistakes made by nurses or doctors at any point during the birth, labor and delivery procedures. In addition, medical professionals can commit medical malpractice following a child's birth when they fail to provide the proper treatment.
In general, the statutes of limitations in these cases are 2.5 years from the date of the medical malpractice. For infants, this period can be extended. It is essential to speak with a lawyer whenever you can to ensure that all the evidence is gathered, and that a timely complaint can be filed.
In addition to medical malpractice, a lawsuit can also be filed on behalf of an infant for birth defects caused by improper toxic and chemical exposures that occur during a mother's pregnancy. Specially trained birth defect lawyers can investigate and bring these cases on behalf of the family.
When choosing an attorney to represent them in a birth defect or birth injury lawsuit parents should consider the following qualities:
Medical Malpractice
Birth defects can lead to numerous mental or physical ailments. Some birth defects can be fatal. Some of these issues are caused by genetics, while others are due to exposure to environmental factors or the use of prescribed drugs during pregnancy.
A doctor or medical professional could be convicted of malpractice when they cause birth defects as a result of their actions or inaction. The majority of these cases are based on medical negligence during delivery or labor. However, they can also be a result of any action or failure to act that is in violation of a medical standard of care, like failing to recognize a medical issue or prescribing the wrong medication during pregnancy.
One example involves teratogens. These drugs can result in birth defects that are serious. During pregnancy, doctors typically advise women to stay clear of this medication, which is used to treat seizures. If a woman is exposed to the drug, then she should submit a claim.
It is essential to select an attorney who has handled these types of cases. Look for a law firm that is specialized in this area and operates on an on a contingency basis, meaning you don't pay anything unless you are successful. Also, look for a lawyer with strong communication and negotiation abilities. This will help to ensure that you submit your claim before the statute of limitation expires.
Prescription Drugs
Many birth defects result in physical or mental disabilities that require expensive medical treatment and accommodations for the child. These conditions are often caused by genetics, but can also be caused by environmental or chemical exposure or medications taken by the mother during pregnancy.
Pharmaceutical manufacturers are required to test their products properly and warn the public of any potential risks. Sadly some pharmaceutical companies do not keep up with research or anticipate the potential adverse consequences. Moreover, doctors may prescribe dangerous medicines to their patients as well as some women do not receive the correct information regarding the risks of taking certain medications during pregnancy. These drugs, known as teratogens, may cause birth defects, such as spina-bifida in the fetus.
Other substances that could cause birth defects include chemicals used in manufacturing and agriculture, as well as heavy metals, like mercury, which are contaminating the groundwater and air. Diane Paolicelli's career in law has been focused on combating powerful corporations that expose women to toxic chemicals and substances that can affect their reproductive health or cause birth defects.
When bringing a lawsuit against the parties who are responsible for your child's illness it is essential to gather as much evidence as you can. Included in this are ultrasound images, blood tests, and medical bills that are incurred as a result. This information will help the attorney to determine the worth of the case.
Product Liability
Pregnancy is one of the most exciting and nerve-wracking experiences a woman can go through in her life. It's also the time when medical professionals can make mistakes that can lead to birth defects. A top lawyer can help parents bring a lawsuit against those accountable for their child's handicap and obtain the compensation they deserve.
Medical experts aren't always able to determine the exact cause of birth defects, however a large number can be attributed to chemical or environmental exposure. This can include parental contact with toxic chemicals in the workplace, for example glycol ethers and solvents used in semiconductor manufacturing as well as agricultural chemicals used for pesticides as well as spraying of crops.
The pharmaceutical companies and those who prescribe medications are also required to warn the public about the risks. A majority of these medications are sold to women who are pregnant without warnings of the possibility of birth defects. This is particularly applicable to antidepressants such Prozac and Zoloft.
Christian Uehlein, a partner at Thornton Law Firm, represents plaintiffs in birth defect lawsuits against pharmaceutical and chemical companies. He concentrates his practice on cases where birth defects are caused by exposure to toxic chemicals in the home by parents like those used in semiconductor manufacturing or agricultural. He is a graduate of American University in Washington, D.C. and Suffolk University Law School.
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