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Birth Defect Attorneys

One out of 33 babies is born with an injury or birth defect. A compassionate and skilled birth defect lawyer can assist parents get compensation for medical, therapy and other expenses relating to a child's handicap.

Although doctors try to be perfect, negligence or negligence could increase the chance of birth defects and injuries. A Boston birth defect attorney can help parents obtain damages.

Medical Malpractice

A medical condition that a child has at birth can cause devastating consequences for the entire family. Although most of these ailments are due to genetics, they could also be caused by medical negligence. A Rochester birth injury lawyer can determine whether medical professionals involved in the birth of your child have committed medical malpractice.

A doctor can commit medical malpractice by not adhering to the standards of their field. These include taking basic steps to avoid problems during labor and birth. A birth injury lawyer will review all the information about your child's case including medical records and consult with experts to determine whether the doctors violated the standards of practice.

Physical trauma can cause injuries that range from minor to life-threatening in the delivery process. Many of these injuries can be avoided by doctors who adhere to proper medical procedures. These types of medical mistakes are usually the result of negligence or a lack of care. The legal team at Burton Law Group specializing in medical malpractice in Oklahoma has helped many grieving parents find the truth and get the compensation they deserved for their child's injuries. Contact us today for more information about how we can assist you. The laws of the state where you reside set deadlines, known as statutes within which you have to make a claim against the defendant. The statutes differ based on the nature of the claim you are making (e.g. medical malpractice).

Defective Products

Carelessness, medical negligence, or malpractice could lead to an increase in birth defects. Parents want healthy infants and perfect babies, however these causes can increase the risk. This could lead to the death of a child or cause serious permanent injuries to the child. A lawyer with expertise in birth defects may be able to help you make a claim against the people responsible.

Birth defect lawyers are also able to investigate and prosecute cases involving the wrongful exposure of women who are pregnant to toxic chemicals and substances at home or at work. Studies have revealed that common household and industrial chemicals and products, such as lead paint, fungicides, and chemically treated wastewater can increase the risk of birth defects. An experienced attorney can challenge the companies who may have knowingly exposed pregnant mothers to these harmful chemicals or toxic substances (teratogens) during pregnancy and seek a substantial financial compensation for the family of the victim.

Birth injury lawsuits that involve medical negligence are similar to other personal injury claims such as car accidents or defective product cases. However, a doctor and other medical professionals are subject to a higher level of care due to their education level and the trust entrusted to them by patients. Additionally, a lot of birth injury lawsuits could be considered to be a type of wrongful death lawsuit if the child suffers from a severe impairment that requires specialized care.

Prescription Drugs

Birth defects are serious illnesses that affect the appearance or function of certain parts of the body. They range from mild to severe and can greatly affect the health of infants. They can trigger serious mental, medical, and financial problems. In some cases they could be fatal.

Many birth defects are caused by genetic flaws, or in the mother's or father's chromosomes. However, in certain instances they can be attributed to environmental factors. This includes exposure to prescription drugs or toxins, as well as other substances with a teratogenic impact.

A few commonly-used medications like the morning sickness drug Zofran anti-seizure drugs, including Topiramate and Valproate and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medicines (NSAIDs) have been linked with certain birth defects. These include eye defects, limb defects, brain and spinal cord defects, as well as other issues. Seizure medications have also been linked to miscarriages.

A birth defect lawyer can assist parents in determining if a child's birth defect was the result of a medication that was taken by the mother during pregnancy. Doctors are legally required to prescribe only medicines that are safe to use by pregnant women. They also have a responsibility to warn patients of possible risks. If a doctor fails in this responsibility, they can be held responsible for any birth injuries or birth defects that occur.

Environmental Exposure

Birth defects are structural issues that affect one or more aspects of an infant's anatomy. Other factors can also influence the development of birth defect lawsuit defects. Most are genetic and develop in the womb. These include exposure to environmental toxins, the use of medications taken by the mother and exposure to teratogenic chemicals or drug. These cases require the help of skilled, dedicated birth defect attorneys.

A birth defect attorney can help a family pursue an action against a doctor, drug manufacturer or other person or entity responsible for a baby's birth defect. If a medical procedure, medication, or exposure to a toxic substance, is the cause of the birth defect, the doctor or drug manufacturer, as well as other entities responsible for the mother's exposure can be held accountable.

Waters Kraus & Paul handles complex cases including birth defects caused by exposure to environmental toxins, chemicals and industrial solvents as well as prescription drugs. David Strouss, a partner at the firm has prosecuted the first lawsuits for birth defects in the United States arising due to exposures by parents to industrial solvents like glycol-ethers. He has also handled claims for agricultural workers and residents living near pesticides or spraying. Ilana Waxman, Evan Hoffman and other firm partners concentrate on environmental contamination. This includes asbestos, toxic torts, and whistleblower lawsuits.