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Erb's Palsy Law Firm

A child suffering from erb's syndrome can have devastating consequences for families. If you suspect that medical negligence is the reason for your child's brachial injury during birth, call an erb's Palsy law firm for a free consultation.

An attorney will review your case and calculate future medical expenses to calculate the estimated value of your case. This will help to establish the value of your claim for an eventual settlement.

Causes

Erb's syndrome is caused by damage to a nerve bundle near the neck (the brachial plexus). These nerves control shoulder, arm and hand movements and sensation. People suffering from erb's palsy experience weakness, numbness, or paralysis in one arm and shoulder.

The condition can be caused by various medical mistakes during labor and delivery such as forceps use and a C section that is performed too quickly, or a doctor not using a vacuum extractor properly during vaginal birth. The majority of cases of Erb's psy can be avoided. Midwives, doctors, and nurses and other medical professionals, have a responsibility to provide a high quality of care in the birthing area. They must ensure the baby's shoulders are delivered through the vaginal canal, and ensure that they don't get stuck or lodged in the mother's pelvic bone.

Some researchers suggest that Erb's palsy could be a result of contractions in the mother or the position of a pregnant woman. These theories have not yet been proved. In addition, it is important to keep in mind that to win a medical malpractice case plaintiffs must show that the doctor's deviation from accepted practices was the primary cause of their injury.

A birth injury lawyer can assist you if you suspect that your child has suffered an injury that could be prevented such as erb's paralysis. A successful lawsuit could grant your family financial compensation for your child's medical expenses and give you closure.

Diagnosis

Erb's palsy results from damage to the brachial nerve which is a network of nerves in the shoulder and arm. These nerves can be stretched or strained by a difficult delivery. Signs of this disorder include weakness or paralysis in the affected arm. Doctors are accountable to correctly diagnose this condition whenever they can.

The most common reason is that there are difficulties during childbirth. It is usually caused when the fetus is larger than expected for vaginal birth, or when the baby's shoulders get stuck during the delivery. This is known as shoulder dystocia and is one of the major risk factors for Erb's Palsy.

If a doctor applies excessive force or fails to identify the shoulder dystocia, it may cause injury to the upper nerves in the brachial plexus. Erb's Palsy results. If the doctor's negligence was to blame the doctor could be held responsible for any permanent harm.

You must establish that your injuries were caused by the doctor's deviance from the accepted medical practices in order to prevail in an action for medical negligence. For cases involving Erb's palsy, you must demonstrate that the doctor's actions or inaction caused your child to suffer an injury to the upper brachial nerves. This is a very common claim, and can result in a substantial settlement and a lifetime of treatment for your child.

Treatment

In most cases, it's best to diagnose and treat the condition immediately. Untreated, the condition can lead to permanent tightening of muscles (contractures) and even total or partial paralysis. Physical therapy and, sometimes, surgery are the most common treatments.

Marc J. Bern & Partners, an experienced Erb's Palsy law firm, investigates possible lawsuits and claims on behalf of children diagnosed with a brachial plexus injury triggered by medical negligence at birth in the United States. We urge families to request an appointment for a free consultation and assessment of their claim.

While doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals are trained to deliver babies safely, a number of complications could arise. A physician must act quickly to ensure the safety both of the child and mother in the event of complications. Unfortunately some health professionals fail to do the right thing.

In a difficult delivery, a physician may need to apply a certain amount of force to help the baby move through the birth canal. While doing this they could accidentally stretch the neck of the baby and cause damage to the nerves.

Doctors may use a variety tests, including X-rays and ultrasounds, as well as physical examination to determine the severity of the injury as well as the extent of the nerve damage. A doctor may prescribe medications to alleviate discomfort and pain as well as physical therapy or occupational therapy to restore mobility.

Compensation

The expense of medical treatment for children with Erb's palsy is often expensive. A successful lawsuit could give families the financial resources to pay for the care they require. An experienced Erb's palsy lawyer will try to maximize the amount of compensation a family could receive.

When a baby has Erb's Palsy, it can impact every aspect of their life. It could prevent them from working, it can limit the amount of time they can spend with their parents and it can also trigger emotional trauma.

Erb's law claims can be made to cover the cost of treatment, the loss of earnings as well as the effect that the injury will affect a child's ability to engage in daily activities. The compensation will also reflect the pain and suffering that the injury has caused.

A successful case will show that the doctor who performed the obstetrics was negligent. This will be proven by proving that there was an infraction to the accepted procedure and that it resulted in injury to your child. Each case is unique, and it could take a while to be successful in a lawsuit against Erb's palsy. It is essential that families consult an attorney sooner rather than later to ensure they do not miss the deadline to file the lawsuit. A lawsuit filed late may be barred under the Statute of Limitations.