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Birth Defect Attorneys

One out of every 33 babies are born with an injury or defect that is caused by birth. A skilled and compassionate birth defect lawyer can assist parents in receiving compensation for medical bills, therapy and other expenses relating to their child's impairment.

While doctors strive to be perfect However, negligence or mishaps can increase the chance 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 have devastating effects on the whole family. These ailments may be caused by medical negligence even though they are usually genetic. A Rochester birth injury lawyer will determine if the medical professionals who participated in the birth of your child exhibited medical negligence.

Medical malpractice can be a result of 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 review all the details about your child's situation, including medical records and work with experts to determine whether the doctors breached the standard of care.

Physical trauma can result in injuries that range from minor to life-threatening during the delivery process. Many of these injuries are preventable by doctors who follow proper medical procedures. These kinds of medical errors typically result from negligence or malpractice. Burton Law Group, a legal firm that specializes in Oklahoma medical malpractice has helped many parents who are devastated by the injuries suffered by their child to uncover the truth and obtain the compensation they deserve. For more information about how we can help you, contact us today. The state laws where you reside will establish deadlines (also known as statutes) within which you can bring a lawsuit. These statutes differ depending on the type of claim you are making (e.g. medical malpractice).

Defective Products

Parents want healthy and perfect children, but medical negligence, carelessness or malpractice can increase the chance of birth defects. This can lead to the death of a child or cause serious permanent injuries to the infant. A specialist birth defect lawyer will assist in bringing a suit against the responsible party or parties.

Birth defect lawyers are also able to investigate and prosecute cases involving the wrong exposure of women who are pregnant to toxic substances and chemicals at home or at work. Studies have shown that a number of common industrial and household items and chemicals, like pesticides and lead paint, fungicides, as well as chemically treated sewage may increase the likelihood of birth defects in infants. A knowledgeable attorney can take on the companies that could have negligently exposed pregnant mothers to these harmful chemicals or toxins (teratogens) during pregnancy and seek a substantial financial compensation for the family of the victim.

Birth injury lawsuits involving medical negligence are similar in nature to other personal injury lawsuits, like car accidents and defective product claims. A doctor and other medical professionals are held to a higher standard of care because of their training and the trust that patients put in their abilities. Additionally, a lot of birth injury lawsuits may be considered a type of wrongful-death suit if the child suffers from an extreme disability that requires specialized treatment.

Prescription Drugs

Birth defects are serious problems that alter the appearance or function of specific parts of the body. They can be quite severe and can have an impact on the health of infants. They can lead to serious mental, medical, and financial issues. In some cases they may be fatal.

Many birth problems are caused by genetic defects, either 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 that have a teratogenic influence.

Some commonly used medicines, such as the morning sickness drug Zofran anti-seizure drugs, including Topiramate and Valproate and non-steroidal antiinflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) have been linked with certain birth defects. These include limb abnormalities and heart defects, eye defects and spinal cord defects, and many other problems. Seizure medicine has also been associated with miscarriages.

A birth defect attorney can assist parents in determining whether the birth defects of a child are caused by a medication taken by the mother during pregnancy. Doctors are legally required to prescribe only medicines that are safe to use by pregnant women. They are also required to warn patients of the potential dangers. If a doctor does not fulfill this obligation is accountable for any birth defects or injuries.

Environmental Exposure

Birth defects are structural issues in one or more of a baby's anatomy. While most birth defects are genetic and happen in the mother's womb, other causes can be a contributing factor to their development. They include exposure to environmental toxins and medications used by mothers and the exposure to teratogenic chemicals and drugs. These cases require the assistance of experienced, dedicated birth defect attorneys.

A birth defect lawyer can help the family file an action against the doctor or drug maker, or another individual or entity accountable for the birth defect. If a medical procedure, medication or exposure to a toxic substance, is the reason for the birth defect, the doctor or the drug company and other entities accountable for the mother's exposure can be held liable.

Waters Kraus & Paul handles complex cases involving birth defects that result from exposure to environmental toxins, chemicals and industrial solvents as well as prescription drugs. A partner of the firm, David Strouss has prosecuted some of the nation's first birth defects lawsuits that resulted from parental exposure to industrial solvents (such as glycol ethers) and has also handled claims regarding agricultural workers and residents who were in the vicinity of spraying or drifting pesticides. Other firm partners, Ilana Waxman and Evan Hoffman both concentrate on environmental contamination, including cases that involve asbestos, toxic torts and whistleblower lawsuits.