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Erb's Palsy Law Firm

A child with Erb's Palsy can cause devastating problems for families. If you think that medical negligence led to your child's injury to his brachial cord at birth, contact an Erb's palsy law firm for a free consultation.

An attorney will look over your case and estimate future medical costs to calculate the estimated value of your case. This will help establish the value of your claim for the possibility of settling.

Causes

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

The condition can be caused by an array of medical errors during labor and birth, including forceps use or a C-section that was performed too soon or a doctor making a mistake with a vacuum extractor during vaginal birth. However, a majority of cases of erb's palsy can be prevented. Doctors, nurses, midwives and other medical professionals are held to the responsibility of maintaining the highest standards of medical care in the birth room. They must ensure the baby's shoulders are delivered via the vaginal canal and that they do not get stuck or entangled in the mother's pelvic bone.

Researchers have suggested that Erb's ailment may be caused by contractions during pregnancy or the position of a pregnant women. However these theories haven't been proven. Additionally it is important to note that to win a medical malpractice case plaintiffs must prove that the doctor's deviation from accepted practices was the primary cause of their injury.

If you suspect that your child suffered from a preventable Erb's Palsy injury, a birth injury lawyer can help you pursue justice. A successful lawsuit can award your family the financial compensation your child needs for medical costs and give you closure.

Diagnosis

Erb's syndrome is caused by injuries to the brachial plexus which is a network of nerves in the shoulder and arm. The nerves could be stretched or torn by a difficult delivery. This condition can cause weakness or paralysis in the affected arm. Doctors are responsible to diagnose the condition whenever they can.

The most common cause is difficulties in childbirth. This problem usually occurs when the size of the fetus exceeds than what is expected for vaginal birth or when the shoulders of the baby are snared during birth. This is called shoulder dystocia and is one of the main risk factors for Erb's Palsy.

When a doctor uses excessive force or fails to detect the shoulder dystocia, it can cause injury to upper nerves of the brachial plexus. Erb's spalsy is the result. The doctor can be held responsible for any damage caused by negligence.

You must demonstrate that your injuries were caused by the doctor's departure from the accepted medical practices in order to win a case for medical malpractice. In the event that your child has Erb's Palsy it is essential to show that the doctor was negligent or acted in a way that resulted in injury to the Brachial Plexus nerves. This is a typical claim that could result in a large amount of money and lifelong care for your child.

Treatment

In the majority of cases, sooner the condition is detected and treated, the better the outcome. If left untreated, the condition may progress to permanent tightening of muscles (contractures) or even complete or partial paralysis. Physical therapy and sometimes surgery are the most popular treatments.

The seasoned Erb's Palsy lawyers at Marc J. Bern & Partners examine possible claims and lawsuits for children who suffer from brachial plexus injuries caused by medical negligence during birth across the United States. We urge families to request an assessment of their claim and an appointment for a free consultation.

Despite the fact that nurses, doctors, and other healthcare professionals have been trained to deliver babies in a safe manner complications can still occur. When these complications occur doctors must take action immediately to ensure the safety of mother and child. Unfortunately, some health care professionals are not able to take this step.

A doctor might need to use a certain amount force during a difficult delivery to aid the baby in the birth canal. This could cause the baby's nerves to be damaged when the neck is accidentally stretched.

In addition to a physical examination doctors may also perform various tests, such as Xrays or ultrasounds to determine the severity of an injury and the extent to which a nerve has been damaged. A doctor can prescribe a variety of medications to help ease pain and discomfort, and physical or occupational therapy to help restore movement.

Compensation

The cost of treatment for a child suffering from Erb's Palsy may be extremely costly. A successful lawsuit may give a family to have the financial capacity to afford the care they require. An experienced Erb's palsy lawyer will try to maximize the amount of compensation a family can receive.

When a baby is diagnosed with Erb's palsy, it can affect all aspects of their lives. It can stop the ability to work and cut down on the time they spend with their parents. It can also cause emotional distress.

Erb's palsy Law claims may be filed to cover the expenses of treatment, loss of earnings, as well as the impact that the injury can affect a child's everyday activities. The claims can also be made for pain and suffering resulting from the injury, and the compensation paid will reflect the severity of the injury.

A successful claim will prove that the obstetrician who performed the procedure or the hospital was negligent. This is demonstrated by proving that there was deviation from the norm and that this resulted in the injury of your child. Every case is unique and it could take a while to settle a case for Erb's Palsy. It is essential that families contact a lawyer sooner rather than later to ensure they don't have to miss the deadline for filing an action. If a lawsuit is filed late, it could be barred from time by the Statute of Limitations.