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Birth Defect Attorneys

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

While doctors are trying to be flawless, negligence or malpractice can increase the chance of birth defects and injuries. A Boston birth defect attorney can help parents obtain damages.

Medical Malpractice

A medical disorder that a child suffers at birth can cause devastating consequences for the entire family. These illnesses can 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 committed medical negligence.

A doctor could commit medical malpractice when they do not adhere to the professional standards of their field. This means taking basic steps to avoid complications during labor and birth. A birth injury lawyer will look at every detail related to your child's case including medical records, and then consult with experts in the field of medicine to determine if your doctors violated the standard of care.

Physical trauma during a difficult or complicated delivery can cause injuries that range from minor to life-threatening. Many of these injuries can be prevented by doctors who follow proper medical procedures. These types of medical mistakes usually result from negligence or a lack of care. The legal team at Burton Law Group specializing in medical malpractice in Oklahoma has helped many devastated parents to discover the truth and obtain the compensation they are due for their child's injuries. For more information on how we can assist you, please contact us today. The laws of the state in which you reside establish deadlines, known as statutes, within which you must file a lawsuit against the defendant. These statutes vary depending on the type of claim you are making (e.g., medical malpractice).

Defective Products

Medical negligence, carelessness, or malpractice can cause birth defects. Parents want healthy infants and perfect babies, however these elements can increase the risk. This could lead to wrongful death or permanent injury of the child. A specialist birth defect lawyer can assist in filing a lawsuit against the responsible party or parties.

Birth defect lawyers are also able to investigate and prosecute cases involving the wrongful exposure of women who are pregnant to toxic chemicals and substances at home or at work. Research has proven that a range of common industrial and household items and chemicals, including pesticides, lead paints, fungicides, as well as chemically treated sewage, can increase the chance of birth defects in babies. A skilled attorney can fight the companies that may have exposed the mother to these dangerous chemicals or toxic substances (teratogens) during pregnancy and seek out substantial financial compensation for the family of the victim.

Birth injury lawsuits involving medical negligence are similar to other personal injury lawsuits, such as car accidents or defective product claims. 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. In addition, many birth injury lawsuits can be considered a form of wrongful-death suit if the child suffers from an extreme disability that requires specialized treatment.

Prescription Drugs

Birth defects are serious conditions that affect the appearance or functionality of a specific part of the body. They can range from mild to severe and can significantly affect the health of an infant. They can lead to serious emotional, medical and financial problems. In certain cases, they may be fatal.

Many birth defects are genetic and caused by defects in the chromosomes of either the mother or father. In some cases they can be caused by environmental factors. These may include exposure to prescription drugs, toxins or other substances that exhibit what is referred to as a teratogenic effect.

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

A birth defect lawyer can assist parents with determining whether a birth defect in a child was caused by an medication taken by the mother during pregnancy. Doctors have a duty to only prescribe medications that are safe to pregnant women to use. They also have to inform patients about the possible risks. If a doctor fails in this obligation, they may be held accountable for any birth injuries or birth defects that occur.

Environmental Exposure

Birth defects are structural problems that affect one or more aspects of the anatomy of a baby. While the majority of birth defects are genetic and develop in the womb, other factors can influence their development. Other factors include environmental toxins, medication used during pregnancy by the mother, and exposure to teratogenic substances or chemicals. These cases require the assistance of skilled, dedicated birth defect attorneys.

A birth defect lawyer can assist a family file a lawsuit against a physician or drug maker, as well as any other entity responsible for the birth defect of an infant. If a medical procedure, medication or exposure to a toxic substance is the reason behind the birth defect, the doctor, drug manufacturer and other entities responsible for the mother's exposure can be held accountable.

Waters Kraus & Paul handles complex cases including birth defects resulting 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 that stemmed from exposures of parents to industrial solvents, such as glycol-ethers. He has also handled cases for agricultural workers and residents living near pesticides or spraying. Other partners of the firm, Ilana Waxman and Evan Hoffman are both focused on environmental contamination, including cases which involve asbestos, toxic torts and whistleblower litigation.