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Erb's Palsy Law Firm

A child suffering from erb's systy can have devastating effects on families. If you suspect that medical negligence led to the brachial injury of your child at birth, contact an erb's Palsy law firm for free consultation.

An attorney will review your case and determine the future medical costs to determine your estimated case value. This will allow you to determine the value of your claim to a possible settlement.

Causes

Erb's palsy is caused by damage to a bundle of nerves near the neck (the brachial plexus). These nerves are responsible for shoulder, arm and hand movements as well as sensation. Erb's Palsy can cause weakness, numbness, or paralysis of the shoulder and arm.

This condition could result from the occurrence of a myriad of medical errors during labor and birth, including forceps use as well as a C-section done too soon or a doctor misusing a vacuum extractor during a vaginal birth. The majority of cases of Erb's palsy can be avoided. Doctors, nurses and midwives and other medical professionals, have a duty to provide a high quality of care in the room where babies are born. They must ensure that the shoulders of the baby are delivered through the vaginal canal and do not get stuck or lodged in the mother's pelvic bones.

Researchers have suggested that Erb's Palsy may be caused by contractions during pregnancy or the position of a pregnant woman. These theories have not yet been confirmed. To prevail in a case of medical malpractice, plaintiffs must to show that the doctor's omission from the accepted practice led to their injury.

If you suspect that your child suffered from a preventable erb's palsy injury, a birth trauma lawyer can help you seek justice. A successful lawsuit could award your family the financial compensation your child needs for medical expenses, and also provide you with closure.

Diagnosis

Erb's Palsy can be caused by injuries to the brachialplexus which is a network or nerves that run through the arm and shoulder. These nerves can be stretched or torn by an inconvenient delivery. The symptoms of this condition are weakness or paralysis in the affected arm. Doctors have a responsibility to correctly diagnose this condition whenever they can.

Problems with childbirth are the most common cause of this problem. The problem is usually caused by the size of a fetus is greater than the normal vaginal delivery or when the shoulders of the baby are snared during birth. This is known as shoulder dystocia, and it is one of the main risk factors for Erb's Palsy.

If a physician uses excessive force or fails in recognizing the shoulder dystocia, it may cause injury to upper nerves of the brachial plexus. This can cause Erb's palsy. If the doctor's negligence caused the condition the doctor could be held accountable for any damage that may be permanent.

You must demonstrate that your injuries were resulted from the doctor's deviation from accepted medical practice in order to prevail in the case of medical malpractice. If your child suffers from Erb's palsy, it is necessary to show that the doctor was negligent or acted in a manner that caused injury to the upper Brachial Plexus nerves. This is a common claim that could result in a substantial amount of money and lifelong treatment for your child.

Treatment

In most instances, it is better to recognize and treat the problem as soon as you can. Untreated, the condition can lead to permanent tightening of muscles (contractures) and can lead to complete or partial paralysis. Surgery and physical therapy are the most commonly used treatments.

Marc J. Bern & Partners, an experienced Erb's Palsy law firm, investigates potential lawsuits and claims on behalf of children who have been diagnosed with brachial plexus injury caused by medical negligence during birth in the United States. We encourage families to request an assessment of their claim and a no-cost consultation.

Despite the fact that nurses, doctors and other healthcare professionals have been trained to deliver babies in a safe and secure manner complications can still occur. A physician must act quickly to ensure the safety both of the baby and mother when complications arise. Unfortunately, some health care professionals fail to do this.

In the event of a complicated birth one may need to apply a certain amount of force to aid the baby move through the birth canal. While doing this it is possible that he or she will accidentally stretch the neck of the baby which could cause damage to the nerves.

In addition to a physical exam, doctors may also conduct various tests, such as X-rays or ultrasounds to determine the severity of an injury and the extent to the extent that a nerve has been damaged. Doctors can prescribe a variety of medications to alleviate discomfort and pain as well as occupational or physical therapy to help restore movement.

Compensation

The cost of treatment for a child who suffers from Erb's Palsy may be very high. A successful lawsuit may help families to afford the medical treatment they require. An experienced Erb's lawyer will do their best to maximize the amount of compensation a family could receive.

If a baby suffers from Erb's'Palsy', the condition can impact every aspect of their life. It can hinder the child from working, it may limit the amount time they can spend with their parents, and it can cause emotional trauma.

Erb's palsy law claims can be made for the cost of treatment, the loss of earnings as well as the impact that the injury will affect a child's capacity to enjoy daily activities. Also, claims can be made for the suffering and pain caused by the injury. The compensation paid will reflect the severity of the injury.

A successful claim will demonstrate that the obstetrician or hospital was negligent. This will be demonstrated by demonstrating that there was deviation from the norm and that this resulted in the injury of your child. Each case is unique and it could take a long time to win an Erb's Palsy lawsuit. It is essential that families speak with a lawyer sooner rather than later to ensure they do not be late in filing an action. A lawsuit that is filed late may be barred by the Statute of Limitations.