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Birth Defect Attorneys

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

Although doctors strive for perfection however, malpractice or negligence can increase the risk of birth defects and injuries. A Boston birth defect lawyer can assist parents in recovering damages.

Medical Malpractice

A medical disorder that a child suffers at birth can have devastating effects for the entire family. Although these conditions are typically due to genetics, they can also be caused by medical negligence. A Rochester birth injury attorney will determine if the medical professionals who were involved in the birth of your child committed medical negligence.

A doctor can commit medical malpractice by not upholding the professional standards of their field. This means taking basic steps to avoid complications during labor and birth. A birth injury lawyer will go over all the information about your child's situation, including medical records and consult with experts to determine whether the doctors breached the standard of care.

Physical trauma can result in injuries ranging from minor to life-threatening in a difficult delivery. Many of these injuries can be avoided by doctors who adhere to proper medical procedures. In the majority of cases, these kinds of medical mistakes are caused by negligence and negligence. Burton Law Group, a legal firm that specializes in Oklahoma medical malpractice has helped many parents who are devastated by their child's injuries to find out the truth and get the compensation they deserve. Contact us today for more information about how we can assist you. The laws in the state where you reside will establish deadlines (also known as statutes) within which you can file a lawsuit. The statutes vary based on the type of claim you make (e.g. medical malpractice).

Defective Products

Parents want perfect babies and healthy children but medical negligence or malpractice may increase the possibility of birth defects. This could lead to wrongful death or permanent injury of the infant. A dedicated birth defect lawyer will assist in bringing a suit against the responsible party or other parties.

Birth defect lawyers are also able to investigate and prosecute cases that involve the wrong exposure of women who are pregnant to toxic substances and chemicals at home or at work. Studies have shown that a range of common household and industrial products and chemicals, like pesticides, lead paints, chemically treated sewage, can increase the risk of birth defects in infants. An experienced attorney can challenge the companies who may have negligently exposed a mother to these dangerous chemicals or toxic substances (teratogens) during pregnancy and seek a substantial financial compensation for the family of the victim.

Birth injury lawsuits involving medical negligence are similar to other personal injury claims, such as car accidents or defective product claims. However, a doctor and other medical professionals are expected to meet a higher standard of care because of their education level and the trust entrusted to them by their patients. Many birth injury lawsuits can also be wrongful death lawsuits if the child is severely disabled and requires continuous care.

Prescription Drugs

Birth defects are serious issues that can affect the appearance and functioning of certain areas of the human body. They can be severe and have significant effects on the health of an infant. They can lead to serious emotional, medical, or financial problems. In some cases they can be fatal.

Many birth problems are caused by genetic flaws, or in the father's or mother's chromosomes. However, in some cases they can be attributed to environmental factors. These include exposure to prescription drugs or toxins as well as other substances that have a teratogenic effect.

Certain birth defects are linked to commonly used drugs. These include the morning sickness drug Zofran and anti-seizure medications like Topiramate, Valproate, or non-steroidal antiinflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). These include eye defects, limb defects, brain and spine cord defects, and other issues. Seizure medications have been linked with miscarriages.

A birth defect lawyer can assist parents in determining if a birth defect in a child was caused by a medication that was 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 a duty to inform patients about potential dangers. If a doctor is not able to fulfill this responsibility, they can be held responsible for any birth injuries or birth defects that result from.

Environmental Exposure

Birth defects are structural changes in one or more parts the baby's anatomy. Other factors can also affect the development of birth defects. Most are genetic, they can develop in the womb. They include exposure to environmental toxins, the use of medications taken by the mother and exposure to teratogenic chemicals or drug. 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 entity responsible for a baby's birth defect. If a medical procedure or medication, or exposure to an energic substance is the cause of birth defect, the doctor, drug maker and other companies can be held responsible.

Waters Kraus & Paul is a firm that is able to handle complex cases, which include birth defects that result by exposure to chemicals, industrial solvents, and environmental contaminants. They also handle prescription drug cases. A partner of the firm, David Strouss has prosecuted some of the nation's first birth defects lawsuits arising from exposure of parents to industrial solvents (such as glycol ethers) and has also handled cases involving agricultural workers and residents who were in the vicinity of spraying or drifting pesticides. Other firm partners, Ilana Waxman and Evan Hoffman are both focused on environmental contamination, which includes cases which involve asbestos, toxic torts and whistleblower litigation.