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Birth Defect Attorneys

One in 33 babies are born with an injury or defect that is caused by birth. An empathetic and skilled birth defect lawyer can assist parents obtain compensation for therapy, medical and other expenses relating to a child's impairment.

Although doctors try to be perfect, a lack of care or malpractice can increase the chance of birth defects and injuries. A Boston birth defect lawyer can help parents get compensation for their injuries.

Medical Malpractice

A medical condition a child is born suffering from can cause devastating consequences for the entire family. While these conditions are usually due to genetics, they could also be caused by medical negligence. A Rochester birth injury lawyer can determine if the medical professionals who participated in your child's delivery committed medical negligence.

Medical malpractice can be committed by doctors who do not adhere to the professional standards of his or her profession. These include taking the necessary steps to avoid problems during labor and delivery. A birth injury attorney will examine all of the information that pertains to your child's situation including medical records and then consult 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 that range from minor to life-threatening during a difficult delivery. Many of these injuries can be prevented by doctors who follow proper medical procedures. In the majority of cases, these kinds of medical mistakes are caused by negligence or mistakes. The legal team at the Burton Law Group specializing in medical malpractice has assisted many grieving parents find the truth and receive the compensation they are due for the injuries their child sustained. For more information about how we can assist you, contact us today. The laws of the state where you reside establish deadlines, known as statutes within which you have to make a claim against a defendant. These statutes are different based on the nature of the claim you're making (e.g., medical malpractice).

Defective Products

Parents want healthy and perfect children But medical negligence or malpractice may increase the chance of birth defects. This can result in the death of a child or cause serious permanent injuries to the infant. A dedicated birth defect lawyer can help with a lawsuit against the responsible party or parties.

Birth defect attorneys can also investigate and prosecute cases involving the wrongful exposure of women who are pregnant to toxic substances and chemicals at home or at work. Research has shown that common household and industrial chemicals and products, such as lead paint, fungicides, and chemically treated wastewater can increase the risk of birth defects. An experienced attorney can challenge the companies that could have wrongfully exposed pregnant mothers to these harmful 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 in nature to other personal injury cases, like car accidents and defective product claims. However, a doctor and other medical professionals are held to a higher standard of care because of their level of education and the trust given to them by their patients. Many birth injury lawsuits could also be wrongful death lawsuits if a child is severely disabled and requires continuous care.

Prescription Drugs

Birth defects are serious problems that affect the appearance and function of certain parts of the human body. They can be quite severe and can have significant effects on the health of infants. They can cause severe emotional, medical and financial challenges. In some instances they may be fatal.

Many birth defects are genetic, caused by defects in the chromosomes of the father or mother. In certain instances they may be attributed to environmental causes. For instance, exposure to prescription drugs, toxins, or other substances that have a teratogenic influence.

Certain commonly prescribed medications include 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 along with spinal cord and brain defects, as well as other issues. Seizure medication has been linked to miscarriages as well.

A birth defect lawyer can help parents in determining if a birth defect in a child was the result of the medication taken by the mother during pregnancy. Doctors are obliged to prescribe only drugs that are safe for use by pregnant women. They are also required to warn patients about potential risks. If a physician fails to meet this responsibility, they can be held accountable for any birth injuries or birth defects that arise.

Environmental Exposure

Birth defects are structural changes that affect one or more aspects of the baby's anatomy. Other factors can also influence the development of birth defects. Most are genetic, they can develop during the womb. Other causes include environmental toxins, medications that are taken during pregnancy by the mother and exposure to teratogenic chemicals or substances. These cases require the assistance of experienced dedicated birth defect lawyers.

A birth defect lawyer can help the family to file a suit against a physician, drug maker or other business or individual responsible for the birth defect of a baby. If a medical procedure or medication or exposure to a toxic substance, can be the cause of the birth defect, the doctor or drug manufacturer, as well as other entities responsible for the mother's exposure can be held liable.

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