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Birth Defect Attorneys

One in 33 babies are born with birth defect or injury. A compassionate and skilled birth defect lawyer can assist parents get compensation for therapy, medical and other costs related to a child's handicap.

While doctors are trying to be perfect, a lack of care or malpractice may increase the chance of birth defects and injuries. A Boston birth defect attorney can help parents recover damages.

Medical Malpractice

A medical disorder that a child suffers at birth can have devastating consequences for the entire family. These illnesses can be caused by medical negligence even though they are often genetic. A Rochester birth injury lawyer will determine if medical professionals involved in the delivery of your child committed medical malpractice.

Medical malpractice can be committed by doctors who fail to adhere to the professional standards of their field. These include taking the necessary steps to avoid problems during labor and birth. A birth injury lawyer will go over all the information about your child's case including medical records and consult with experts to determine if the doctors violated the standards of care.

Physical trauma can cause injuries that range from minor to life-threatening during a difficult delivery. However, many of these injuries can be avoided by doctors who follow proper medical procedures. In the majority of cases, these kinds of medical mistakes are caused by negligence or malpractice. Burton Law Group, a legal team specializing in medical malpractice cases in Oklahoma has helped many parents who are devastated by their child's injuries to find out the truth and obtain the compensation that they deserve. Contact us today to learn more about how we can help you. The laws of the state in which you live set deadlines, also known as statutes, within which you must file a lawsuit against a defendant. The statutes you are required to file can differ based on what type of claim you have (e.g. medical negligence).

Defective Products

Carelessness, medical negligence, or negligence can lead to birth defects. Parents want healthy infants and perfect babies, however these issues could increase the risk. This can lead to the wrongful death or permanent injury of the infant. A lawyer who is specialized in birth defects can help you bring a lawsuit against the parties responsible.

Birth defect attorneys may also investigate and prosecute cases that involve the wrongful exposure of pregnant women to toxic chemicals and substances at workplace or in their homes environment. Studies have revealed that common household and industrial chemicals and products, such as lead paint, fungicides, and chemically treated wastewater, may increase the risk of birth defects. A skilled attorney can take on companies that exposed pregnant mothers to harmful chemicals or toxic substances during pregnancy. They may also seek financial compensation for their family.

Birth injury lawsuits that involve medical negligence are similar in nature to other personal injury cases, like car accidents and claims for defective products. However, doctors and other medical professionals are held to a higher standard of care because of their education level and the trust placed in them by their patients. Many birth injury lawsuits can also be considered wrongful-death suits if the child has been severely disabled and requires lifetime care.

Prescription Drugs

Birth defects are serious problems that affect the appearance and functioning of specific parts of the human body. They range from mild to severe and can greatly affect the health of infants. They can cause severe emotional, medical and financial challenges. In some cases, they can even be fatal.

Many birth defects are genetic, caused by flaws in the chromosomes of either the mother or father. In some instances, they are attributed to environmental factors. This could include exposure to prescription drugs, toxic substances or other substances that possess what is known as a teratogenic effect.

Some commonly used medicines like the morning sickness drug Zofran Anti-seizure medicine, such as Topiramate and Valproate, and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medications (NSAIDs) have been linked with certain birth defects. These include limb disorders, eye defects, heart defects as well as spinal cord and brain defects, and many other problems. Seizure medications have also been linked to miscarriages.

A birth defect lawyer can assist parents in determining if their birth defect in a child was caused by the medication taken by the mother during pregnancy. Doctors are obliged to prescribe only those drugs that are safe to use by pregnant women. They must also warn patients about potential risks. A doctor who fails to fulfill this duty is liable for any birth injuries or defects.

Environmental Exposure

Birth defects are changes to the structure of one or more parts of a baby's body. Although the majority of birth defects are genetic and occur in the womb, other factors may also contribute to their development. Other factors include environmental toxins, drugs taken during pregnancy by the mother and exposure to teratogenic chemicals or drugs. These cases require the assistance of skilled, dedicated birth defect attorneys.

A birth defect lawyer can help the family to file a suit against a physician or drug manufacturer, or any other entity accountable for the birth defect of an infant. If a medical procedure or medication, or exposure to a toxic substance, is the cause of the birth defect, the doctor or the drug company and other entities accountable for the mother's exposure can be held accountable.

Waters Kraus & Paul handles complex cases involving birth defects resulting from exposure to environmental contaminants, chemicals, and industrial solvents as well as prescription drugs. As a partner of the firm, David Strouss has prosecuted some of the first birth defects lawsuits arising from exposure of parents to industrial solvents (such as glycol ethers) and has also handled claims concerning residents and agricultural workers who were impacted by spraying or drifting pesticides. Other firm partners, Ilana Waxman and Evan Hoffman both concentrate on environmental contamination, which includes cases involving asbestos, toxic torts and whistleblower lawsuits.