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Birth Defect Lawsuits

While advances in medicine have lowered the risk of pregnancies, negligence is responsible for many birth defects and injuries. Parents who have lost their children due to chemical exposure at work, or the incorrect use of prescribed drugs can often seek compensation.

In many states, the statute of limitations is just one year. It is therefore important to get in touch with an attorney as soon as possible. An experienced attorney can guide clients and help them assess the financial worth of their case.

Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice claims can be filed at any point in the pregnancy, labor, or the delivery process. If a doctor fails to meet the accepted standard of care, and the is the cause of birth defects or injury, they may be liable for a medical malpractice claim.

Doctors should evaluate an expecting mother’s current medications and also consider any health issues she might have. They must also inform her about the potential risks to her unborn baby. If a physician ignores these responsibilities and results in harm or harm, they could be held accountable for medical malpractice.

A birth defect lawyer can help you decide if a claim of medical malpractice is warranted and guide you through the legal process. A medical malpractice claim is an extremely sensitive issue, which is why you'll need an experienced lawyer you can trust.

The sooner you can begin the faster you can get started. A competent birth defect lawyer can assist you with filing the claim before your state's statute of limitations runs out. The majority of states allow you a single year to file a medical negligence lawsuit, and the processing of such a devastating event requires time. You need a lawyer who can quickly obtain the needed records and gather evidence for your case. This is particularly true when you believe that your child was injured due to negligence on the part of a medical professional. The sooner you file a lawsuit, the more evidence you can gather to support your claim.

Environmental Causes

Environmental factors also are a factor in birth defects, even though genetics are the primary cause of cases. These factors aren't always recognized by scientists, but can include the mother's exposure at work or home to toxic chemicals. These chemicals, for example solvents paint thinners, solvents processing fluids, cleaning fluids and certain alloys of metal can increase the chances of children developing a birth defect. These kinds of exposures have formed the basis of birth defect lawsuits filed by attorneys from LK's on behalf of clients who work in beauty salons, paint factories, and semiconductor manufacturing plants, among other industries.

Unfortunately, the majority of birth defects are caused by environmental or genetic factors. These factors cannot be prevented through lifestyle choices or medical treatments. Finding the antecedents to the birth defect is an intractable challenge for scientists and physicians. The only way to reduce the risk of birth defects is to educate women who are expecting and to assist them in being cautious about their food and lifestyle choices.

A medical malpractice case that involves a birth defect is distinct from a typical personal injury lawsuit in that a birth defect lawsuit requires an understanding of both medical and legal issues. Our birth defect lawyers are experienced with the complicated nature of these cases, and will fight for the compensation you deserve.

Drugs

The use of medications during pregnancy can cause birth defects that can result in facial and limb abnormalities such as eye problems and spinal cord problems, as well as other ailments. If the drug causes birth defects, the family could bring a lawsuit against the manufacturer of the drug in a lawsuit for product liability.

A birth defect can be caused by exposure to prescription medicines, toxic chemicals, and other environmental factors during the first three months of pregnancy, which is a critical period for development. A birth defect lawyer can help you evaluate your legal options when your child's birth defect may be caused by medications.

A lot of drug makers are required to thoroughly test their products before they release them to the public, and they must provide warnings about the potential side effects. If a drug manufacturer is found to be selling drugs that cause grave birth defects, parents can seek compensation in an action with the assistance of a birth defect attorney.

Certain types of medicines can cause birth defects, including non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), lithium, angiotensin II antagonists, and cancer drugs like thalidomide and diethylstilbestrol. The lawyers at LK's medical malpractice have recovered billions of dollars for families whose kids were injured by these and other pharmaceutical drugs. The firm has also litigated numerous cases in which children were injured by toxic chemicals in the workplace or environmental pollution.

Pregnancy

Pregnancy is among the most exciting, yet nerve-wracking experiences in a woman's life. If something goes wrong, the results can be severe. Birth defects that are serious can affect a child's heart, brain and limbs as well as general body functioning. This could cause the child to live a shorter lifespan and cause great pain to their parents.

Certain birth defects are genetic. Other birth defects can be caused through the carelessness of medical professionals and hospital staff. This could mean prescribing a medication that can cause birth defects, or administering the wrong dosage. It could also be as simple as a failure to monitor the health of the fetus or exposing the mother's body to harmful chemicals during her pregnancy.

If a parent believes that their child's birth defect or birth injury is due to negligence on the part of a doctor, they should seek out an New York birth defect attorney right away. A lawyer can help determine the best path to take and the amount of compensation a parent is entitled to.

Birth defects can be caused by medical negligence, drug abuse, environmental factors or a combination of. The highly skilled New York birth defect lawyers at Finz & Finz on Long Island and in New York City can help if you believe that your child's illness was caused by the negligence of someone else. Call us today toll-free to schedule an obligation-free case strategy session.