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Birth Defect Attorneys

One in 33 babies is born with defects or birth injuries. A compassionate and skilled birth defect lawyer can help parents in getting compensation for therapy, medical expenses and other costs related to their child's impairment.

Even though doctors strive to be perfect, a lack of care or malpractice can increase the risk of birth defects and injuries. A Boston birth defect lawyer can help parents obtain compensation for damages.

Medical Malpractice

A medical issue that a baby suffers from at birth can cause devastating consequences for the entire family. These ailments can be caused by medical negligence even though they're usually genetic. A Rochester birth injury attorney can determine if the medical professionals involved 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 his or her profession. This includes taking basic steps to avoid complications during labor and birth. An attorney for birth injuries will review all the information concerning your child's injury, including medical records, and then work with experts in the field of medicine to determine if your doctors did not follow the standards of care.

Physical trauma can result in injuries ranging from minor to life-threatening in an uneasy delivery. Many of these injuries could be avoided by doctors who follow the correct medical procedures. In many instances, these kinds of medical mistakes are caused by negligence or malpractice. The legal team at the Burton Law Group specializing in OK medical malpractice has helped many heartbroken parents discover the truth and get the compensation they deserve for the injuries their child sustained. Contact us today to learn more about how we can assist you. The state laws where you live will set deadlines (also known as statutes) within which you can file a lawsuit. The statutes vary based on what type of claim you make (e.g. medical negligence).

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 an unintentional death or permanent injuries to the child. A lawyer who specializes in birth defects can help you make a claim against the people responsible.

Birth defect attorneys can also investigate and prosecute cases involving the negligent exposure of pregnant women to chemicals and toxic substances at workplace or in their home surroundings. Studies have proven that common industrial and household chemicals and products, such as lead paint, fungicides and chemically treated wastewater, may increase the risk of birth defects. A knowledgeable attorney can take on the companies who may have exposed pregnant mothers to these harmful chemicals or toxic substances (teratogens) during pregnancy and seek substantial financial compensation for the family of the victim.

Birth injury lawsuits that involve medical negligence are similar to other personal injury cases, like car accidents and defective product cases. Medical doctors and other professionals are, however, required to adhere to a higher level of care due to their training and the trust patients put in them. Additionally, a lot of birth injury lawsuits could be considered a type of wrongful death suit when the child suffers from a severe disability that requires specialized lifetime care.

Prescription Drugs

Birth defects are serious conditions that can affect the appearance and function of specific parts of the body. They can range from mild to severe, and can severely impact the health of infants. They can cause significant emotional, medical, and financial issues. In some instances, they could be fatal.

Many birth defects are genetic and due to flaws in the chromosomes of either the mother or father. In certain instances they may be caused by environmental factors. This could include exposure to prescription medications, toxins or other substances with what is referred to as a teratogenic impact.

Some commonly used medicines like the morning sickness drug Zofran and anti-seizure medications like Topiramate and Valproate, and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) have been linked to a variety of birth defects. These include eye defects, limb defects, brain and spine cord defects, and other issues. Seizure medicines have also been linked to miscarriages.

A birth defect lawyer can help parents with determining whether a birth defect in a child was due to the use of a medication by the mother during her pregnancy. Doctors are required to prescribe only medications that are safe for use by pregnant women. They also have a duty to warn patients of potential dangers. If a doctor does not fulfill this obligation, they could be held liable for any birth injuries or birth defects that result from.

Environmental Exposure

Birth defects refer to changes in the structure of one or more components of a baby's body. Other factors can also affect the development of birth defects. Although most are genetic and occur in the womb. This includes exposure to environmental toxins, medication that mothers take, and exposure to teratogenic chemicals or drug. These cases require the assistance of experienced, dedicated birth defect attorneys.

A birth defect attorney can help families file an action against the doctor or drug manufacturer, or any other person or entity accountable for the birth defect. If a medical procedure or medication or exposure to a toxic substance is the reason for the birth defect, the physician and the drug manufacturer as well as any other entities responsible for the mother's exposure can be held accountable.

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