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Birth Defect Attorneys

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

While doctors are trying to be perfect, negligence or negligence could increase the risk of birth defect and injuries. A Boston birth defect attorney can assist parents in recovering damages.

Medical Malpractice

A medical condition that a child is born with can have devastating effects on the entire family. These ailments can be caused by medical negligence although they are typically genetic. A Rochester birth injury lawyer can determine if medical professionals involved in the birth of your child committed medical malpractice.

Medical malpractice is a crime committed by doctors who fail to follow the professional standards of their field. These include taking basic steps to avoid any complications during labor and delivery. A birth injury lawyer will examine every detail about your child's situation, including medical records and consult with experts to determine if doctors violated the standard of practice.

A physical injury during a difficult or complicated delivery can cause injuries that can be minor or even life-threatening. However, a lot of these injuries can be prevented by medical professionals who follow appropriate medical procedures. In the majority of cases, these kinds of medical mistakes are caused by negligence and mistakes. Burton Law Group, a legal team that specializes in Oklahoma medical malpractice has helped countless parents who are devastated by the injuries suffered by their child to find out the truth and obtain the compensation that they deserve. Contact us now for more details about how we can assist you. The laws in the state where you live will set deadlines (also called statutes) within which you are able to start a lawsuit. The statutes vary based on the type of claim you have (e.g. medical negligence).

Defective Products

Carelessness, medical negligence, or malpractice could lead to an increase in birth defects. Parents want healthy infants and perfect babies, but these causes can increase the chance of. This could lead to fatal or irreparable injuries to the child. A dedicated birth defect lawyer can assist with a lawsuit against the responsible party or parties.

Birth defect attorneys can also investigate and prosecute cases involving the wrongful exposure of pregnant women to toxic chemicals and substances at workplace or in their homes environment. Research has proven that a range of common industrial and household products and chemicals like pesticides and lead paint, fungicides and chemically treated sewage may increase the risk of birth defects in infants. An experienced attorney can fight companies that exposed a pregnant mother to dangerous chemicals or toxic substances during the course of pregnancy. They may also seek financial compensation for their family.

Birth injury lawsuits that are based on medical negligence are similar to other personal injury claims, like car accidents and claims for defective products. A doctor and other medical professionals, however, are required to adhere to a higher level of care because of their training and the trust patients place in them. Additionally, a lot of birth injury lawsuits could be considered a type of wrongful death lawsuit if the child suffers from a serious impairment that requires specialized treatment.

Prescription Drugs

Birth defects are serious problems that can affect the appearance and function of certain parts of the body. They can be severe and have significant effects on the health of infants. They can lead to serious emotional, medical and financial problems. In some instances they may be fatal.

Many birth issues are caused by genetic flaws, either in the father's or mother's chromosomes. In some cases they can be caused by environmental factors. These may include exposure to prescription medications, toxins or other substances that possess what is referred to as a teratogenic effect.

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

An attorney for birth defects can help parents determine if the birth defects of a child were caused by a medication used by the mother during her pregnancy. Doctors have a duty to prescribe only drugs that are safe to pregnant women. They also have a duty to warn patients of potential risks. If a doctor is not able to fulfill 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 areas of the anatomy of a baby. Other factors can also affect the development of birth defects. Most are genetic and develop in the womb. This includes exposure to environmental toxins, the use of medications used by mothers and the exposure to teratogenic chemicals and drugs. These cases require the help of skilled dedicated birth defect lawyers.

A birth defect lawyer can help a family file a lawsuit against a physician, drug maker or other person or company that is accountable for the birth defect of an infant. If an medical procedure, medication, or exposure of a toxic substance is the cause of a birth defect, then the doctor, drug maker and other companies can be held accountable.

Waters Kraus & Paul is a firm that is able to handle complex cases, including birth defects that result by exposure to chemicals, industrial solvents and environmental toxins. They also deal with prescription drug cases. A partner in the firm, David Strouss has prosecuted some of the country's first birth defects lawsuits stemming from exposure of parents to industrial solvents (such as glycol ethers) and has also handled claims that involved residents and agricultural workers who were in the vicinity of spraying or drifting pesticides. Ilana Waxman, Evan Hoffman and other firm partners are focused on environmental contamination. This includes asbestos, toxic torts, and whistleblower lawsuits.