• 목록
• 답변
• 글쓰기
• 게시판 리스트 옵션
  • 수정
  • 삭제

Birth Defect Attorneys

One in 33 babies are born with birth defect or injury. A compassionate and skilled birth defect lawyer can help parents in getting compensation for medical bills, therapy and other costs associated with their child's disability.

While doctors strive to be perfect however, malpractice or negligence can increase the risk of birth defects and injuries. A Boston birth defect attorney can help parents recover damages.

Medical Malpractice

A medical condition a child is born suffering from can cause devastating consequences for the whole family. These ailments may be caused by medical negligence although they are typically genetic. A Rochester birth injury lawyer can determine whether medical professionals involved in the delivery of your child committed medical malpractice.

Medical malpractice is a crime committed by a doctor who does not follow the professional standards of his or her profession. This includes taking simple steps to avoid complications during labor and birth. A birth injury lawyer will go over every detail about your child's case, including medical documents and consult with experts to determine whether doctors violated the standard of care.

A physical injury during a difficult or complex delivery can result in injuries that range from minor to life-threatening. Many of these injuries are preventable by doctors who follow proper medical procedures. These kinds of medical errors usually result from negligence or malpractice. Burton Law Group, a legal firm specializing in Oklahoma medical malpractice has assisted many parents who are traumatized by the injuries of their child to understand the cause and receive the compensation they deserve. Contact us now for more details about how we can assist you. The laws of the state where you live set deadlines, also known as statutes within which you have to file a lawsuit against a defendant. These statutes can vary depending on the kind of claim you are making (e.g. medical malpractice).

Defective Products

Medical negligence, carelessness, or malpractice can increase birth defects. Parents want healthy children and perfect babies, but these elements can increase the risk. This can result in fatal or irreparable injuries to the child. A lawyer with expertise in birth defects may be able to help you to file a lawsuit against those responsible.

Birth defect attorneys may also investigate and prosecute cases involving the wrongful exposure of pregnant mothers to toxic and harmful substances at work or in their personal surroundings. Studies have proven that common industrial and household chemicals and products, like lead paint, fungicides and chemically treated wastewater can increase the risk of birth defects. A skilled attorney will fight companies that exposed pregnant mothers to hazardous chemicals or toxins during pregnancy. They can also seek financial compensation for their family members.

Birth injury lawsuits involving medical negligence are similar to other personal injury lawsuits, such as car accident and defective product claims. However, a doctor and other medical professionals are subject to a higher level of care because of their level of education and the trust entrusted to them by patients. In addition, many birth injury lawsuits may be considered a form of wrongful-death suit if the child suffers from a severe disability that requires specialized lifetime treatment.

Prescription Drugs

Birth defects are serious conditions that affect the appearance or function of a specific part of the body. They can range from mild to severe and can greatly affect the health of an infant. They can lead to serious mental, medical, and financial issues. In some cases, they can be fatal.

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

Some commonly used medications such as the morning sickness drug Zofran anti-seizure drugs, including Topiramate and Valproate and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) have been linked to a variety of birth defects. These include limb anomalies eye defects, heart defects along with spinal cord and brain defects, as well as other issues. Seizure medicine has been linked with miscarriages.

A birth defect lawyer can help parents in determining whether a child's birth defect was due to the medication taken by the mother during her pregnancy. Doctors are obliged to prescribe only drugs that are safe for pregnant women. They must also inform patients of the potential dangers. A doctor who does not fulfill this obligation is liable for any birth injuries or defects.

Environmental Exposure

Birth defects are alterations to the structure of one or more parts of a baby's body. While the majority of birth defects are genetic and occur in the mother's womb, other causes can also contribute to their development. These include exposure to environmental toxins and medications used by mothers and exposure to teratogenic chemicals or drugs. These cases require the assistance of skilled, dedicated birth defect attorneys.

A birth defect attorney can help the family file a lawsuit against the physician or drug maker, or another individual or organization responsible for a baby's birth defect. If a medical procedure, medication, or exposure to a toxic substance, is the reason behind the birth defect, the physician or drug manufacturer, as well as other entities responsible for the mother's exposure could be held liable.

Waters Kraus & Paul handles complex cases including birth defects that result from exposure to environmental toxic chemicals, toxins and industrial solvents, as well as prescription drugs. David Strouss, a partner at the firm, has prosecuted the first birth defect lawsuits in the US arising from parental exposures to industrial solvents such as glycol-ethers. He also handles claims for agricultural workers and residents who live near pesticides or spraying. Other partners in the firm, Ilana Waxman and Evan Hoffman, both focus on environmental contamination, which includes cases which involve asbestos, toxic tort and whistleblower lawsuits.