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Birth Defect Attorneys

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

While doctors strive to be perfect However, negligence or mishaps can increase the risk of birth defects and injuries. A Boston birth defect attorney can assist parents in recovering damages.

Medical Malpractice

A medical condition that a child is suffering from at birth can cause devastating consequences for the entire family. While these conditions are usually due to genetics, they could also be caused by medical malpractice. A Rochester birth injury attorney can determine if medical professionals who were involved in your child's delivery committed medical negligence.

Medical malpractice can be a result of doctors who do not adhere to the standards of professional practice of their field. This includes taking the necessary measures to avoid complications during labor and birth. A birth injury attorney will scrutinize every detail concerning your child's injury, including medical records, and then collaborate with experts in the medical field to determine if the doctors violated the standard of care.

Physical trauma during a difficult or complicated delivery can cause injuries that can be minor or even life-threatening. However, a lot of these injuries could be prevented by doctors who adhere to appropriate medical procedures. These kinds of medical errors usually result from negligence or a medical malpractice. Burton Law Group, a legal firm that specializes in Oklahoma medical malpractice has helped countless parents who are traumatized by the injuries of their child to discover the truth and obtain the compensation that they deserve. Contact us today to learn more about how we can assist you. The laws of the state in which you live will set deadlines (also called statutes) within which you are able to bring a lawsuit. These statutes differ depending on the type of claim you are making (e.g. medical malpractice).

Defective Products

Parents want perfect babies and healthy children but medical negligence or malpractice could increase the risk of birth defects. This could lead to an unintentional death or permanent injuries to the child. A lawyer who is specialized in birth defects can help you file a lawsuit against those responsible.

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

Birth injury lawsuits that are based on medical negligence are similar in nature to other personal injury cases, like car accidents and defective product claims. However, doctors and other medical professionals are expected to meet a higher standard of care due to their education level and the trust placed in them by their patients. In addition, many birth injury lawsuits can be viewed as a kind of wrongful-death suit if the child has a severe disability that requires specialized lifetime treatment.

Prescription Drugs

Birth defects are serious illnesses that affect the appearance and functionality of certain parts of the human body. They can range from mild to severe and may significantly impact the health of a newborn. They can trigger serious emotional, medical and financial issues. In some cases, they can be fatal.

Many birth defects are genetic and caused by flaws in chromosomes of either the mother or father. In some instances, they can be attributed to environmental factors. For instance, exposure to prescription drugs or toxins as well as other substances with a teratogenic impact.

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

A birth defect attorney can assist parents to determine if the birth defects of a child were due to a medication taken by the mother during her pregnancy. Doctors are legally required to prescribe only medicines that are safe for use by pregnant women. They also have the responsibility to warn patients about possible dangers. If a physician fails to meet this obligation, they may be held responsible for any birth injuries or birth defects that arise.

Environmental Exposure

Birth defects are structural changes in one or more of a baby's anatomy. Other factors can affect the development of birth defects. Although most are genetic and occur during the womb. This includes exposure to environmental toxins, medication that are taken by the mother, and the exposure to teratogenic chemicals and drugs. These cases require the assistance of experienced, dedicated birth defect attorneys.

A birth defect lawyer can assist the family to file a suit against a doctor or drug maker, as well as any other business or individual accountable for the birth defect of a baby. If a medical procedure, medication, or exposure to a toxic substance, is the reason behind the birth defect, the doctor and the drug manufacturer as well as any other entities accountable for the mother's exposure might be held accountable.

Waters Kraus & Paul handles complex cases involving birth defects caused by exposure to environmental toxic chemicals, toxins and industrial solvents and prescription drugs. David Strouss, a partner at the firm, has handled the first birth defect lawsuits in the United States arising from exposure of parents to industrial solvents such as glycol-ethers. He also has handled claims from agricultural workers as well as residents living near pesticides or spraying. Other firm partners, Ilana Waxman and Evan Hoffman, both focus on environmental contamination, which includes cases that involve asbestos, toxic tort and whistleblower litigation.