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Birth Defect Attorneys

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

While doctors are trying to be perfect, a lack of care or malpractice may increase the risk of birth defect and injuries. A Boston birth defect lawyer can help parents obtain damages.

Medical Malpractice

A medical condition a child is born with may have devastating effects on the whole family. These ailments may be caused by medical negligence, even though they're usually genetic. A Rochester birth injury lawyer can determine if medical professionals involved in the birth of your child have committed medical negligence.

Medical malpractice can be a result of an individual doctor who fails to adhere to the professional standards of their field. These include taking basic steps to avoid problems during labor and delivery. A birth injury attorney will review all of the information that pertains to your child's situation including medical records and then consult with experts in the medical field to determine whether your doctors breached the standard of care.

Physical trauma from 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. In the majority of cases, these kinds of medical mistakes are caused by negligence or medical malpractice. The legal team at Burton Law Group specializing in medical malpractice in Oklahoma 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 laws of the state in which you reside establish deadlines, also known as statutes, within which you must make a claim against the defendant. The statutes differ based on the nature of the claim you are making (e.g. medical malpractice).

Defective Products

Parents want healthy and perfect children but medical negligence or carelessness can increase the chance of birth defects. This could result in the death of a child or cause serious permanent injuries to the infant. A lawyer who specializes in birth defects can help you to file a lawsuit against those responsible.

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

Birth injury lawsuits involving medical negligence are similar to other personal injury cases, such as car accidents or defective product cases. Medical doctors and other professionals are, however, subject to a higher standard of care because of their education and the trust that patients place in their abilities. Many birth injury lawsuits could also be wrongful death lawsuits if the child is severely disabled and requires lifetime care.

Prescription Drugs

Birth defects are serious problems that can affect the appearance and function of a specific part of the body. They can vary in severity and have an enormous impact on the health of an infant. They can cause significant emotional, medical and financial challenges. In some instances, they could be fatal.

Many birth issues are caused by genetic flaws, or in the mother's or father's chromosomes. However, in some cases they are attributed to environmental factors. For instance, exposure to prescription medications and toxins or substances that have a teratogenic influence.

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

A birth defect attorney can assist parents in determining if the birth defects of a child are due to a medication taken by the mother during her pregnancy. Doctors are required to prescribe only drugs that are safe to use by pregnant women. They must also warn patients about the risks. If a physician fails to meet this obligation, they could be held liable for any birth injuries or birth defects that occur.

Environmental Exposure

Birth defects are structural changes in one or more parts the baby's anatomy. While most birth defects are genetic and happen in the mother's womb, other causes can also contribute to their development. These include exposure to environmental toxins and medications taken by the mother and exposure to teratogenic chemicals or drugs. These cases require the help of skilled, 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 that is accountable for the birth defect. If the medical procedure, medication, or exposure of an energic substance is the reason for birth defects, then the doctor, drug maker as well as other entities could be held responsible.

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