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Birth Defect Lawsuits
While medical advances have reduced the risk of having a baby, negligence is responsible for many birth injuries and birth defects. Parents who have lost their children due to chemical exposure at work or improperly prescribed drugs are often able to seek compensation.
In many states the statute of limitation is just one year. It is therefore important to speak with an attorney immediately. An experienced lawyer can guide clients and help them evaluate the monetary worth of their case.
Medical Malpractice
Medical malpractice claims may arise at any point in the labor, pregnancy or the birth process. Medical malpractice claims can be filed if a doctor does not adhere to the accepted standards of practice. This failure causes birth defects or injuries.
Doctors are responsible to evaluate the pregnant mother’s current medications in light of any health issues she may be suffering from, and also advising the mother of risks to her baby. If a doctor fails to fulfill these responsibilities and causes harm and harm to the baby, they may be held responsible for a claim of medical malpractice.
A birth defect lawyer will assist you in determining whether the medical malpractice claim is legitimate and will guide you through the legal procedure. Medical malpractice is an extremely sensitive issue, which is why you require an experienced lawyer you can count on.
The earlier you begin the earlier you begin, the better. A qualified birth defect lawyer can help you file your claim before the deadline for filing a claim in your state expires. The majority of states allow you one year to file a medical negligence lawsuit, and the processing of such a devastating event takes time. You require an attorney who can move quickly to gather the evidence and records you require for your case. This is especially true if your baby suffered injuries due to negligence on the part of a doctor, since the quicker you take legal action and gather evidence, the more evidence you’ll need to prove your case.
Environmental Causes
Although genetic causes of birth defects constitute a significant portion of all cases, environmental causes can also are a factor. These factors are often unknown to the scientific community and could include a mother’s exposure to toxic chemicals or substances at home or at work. These chemicals, such as solvents paint thinners, solvents, engraving processing materials, cleaning chemicals and certain metal alloys may increase the likelihood of the child developing a birth defect. These types of exposures have been the basis for birth defect lawsuits filed by LK’s attorneys on behalf of clients working in beauty salons, paint factories, and semiconductor manufacturing facilities, as well as other industries.
Unfortunately, the majority of severe birth defects are a result from genetic or environmental factors which cannot be controlled by lifestyle choices or medical treatments. Scientists and physicians still have an issue diagnosing the cause of the birth defect. The only way to reduce the number of birth defects is to educate women who are expecting and assist them in being cautious about their food and lifestyle choices.
A medical malpractice case involving a born defect is different than a standard personal injury case in that it requires a deep knowledge of both legal and medical issues. Our birth defect lawyers are knowledgeable of these complex cases and will fight for you to obtain the compensation you deserve.
Drugs
The use of medications during pregnancy can cause birth defects that can result in facial and limb abnormalities and eye disorders, brain and spinal cord issues, and many other conditions. If a child suffers birth defects due to medication, the parents could have a claim against the manufacturer in a product liability lawsuit.
Birth defects can also be caused from exposure to prescription drugs or toxic chemicals, or other environmental factors in the first three months, which is an essential time to develop. A birth defect lawyer can help you evaluate your legal options when your child’s birth defect might be the result of medications.
A lot of drug makers are required to test their products adequately before they release them to the public, and they must inform consumers about the potential side effects. If a drug manufacturer is identified as selling drugs that cause grave birth defects, parents can pursue compensation in lawsuits with the help of a birth defect attorney.
NSAIDs like lithium, angiotensin-II antagonists and cancer drugs such as thalidomide and diethylstilbestrol may all cause birth defects. The lawyers at LK’s medical malpractice firm have won billions for families whose children suffered injuries from the use of these and other pharmaceutical drugs. The firm has also litigated a number of cases where children were injured by toxic chemicals at work or by environmental pollutants.
Pregnancy
Pregnancy can be one of the most exciting, but nerve-wracking experiences in a woman’s life. However, if anything goes wrong during this time, the effects could be severe. Serious birth defects can damage the child’s limbs and brain, heart or overall body function. This could cause the child to live longer and result in a lot of suffering for their parents.
Certain birth defects are genetic. Others can be caused due to the inattention of medical professionals and hospital staff. This could include prescribing a medication that can cause birth defects or administering an incorrect dose. It could also be as simple as failing to monitor the fetus’s health or exposure of the mother to harmful chemicals during her pregnancy.
A New York birth injury attorney should be contacted as soon as possible by a parent who believes that the birth defect or injury suffered by the child is due to medical negligence. A lawyer can to assist them in determining the best way to proceed and the amount of they are entitled to.
Birth defects are often a tragic consequence of medical malpractice, environmental exposure, drug exposure or a combination. The highly skilled New York birth defect lawyers at Finz & Finz on Long Island and in New York City can help should you believe that your child’s condition is due to the negligence of another. Call us today toll-free to schedule an initial consultation on your case strategy.
