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Hudgell Solicitors Can Help You Make an Erb's Palsy Claim

Erb's Palsy is a result of damage to the nerve network in the arm, shoulder and hand. This can result in paralysis as well as other issues.

The birth injury could be caused by medical negligence. The birth injury is usually linked to a difficult or rushed birth.

Causes

On rare occasions things can happen to go wrong. Hudgell Solicitors will assist you when your child suffers from an impairment that was caused by medical negligence like Erb's palsy.

Erb's palsy can be described as a weakness or paralysis of various degrees in the arm and shoulder affected by the brachial nerves. These nerves send electrical messages to muscles, allowing them to move. The brachialplexus is abrasion that can cause a loss of ability to move and grasp the hand affected by the injury.

Erb's Palsy can be caused by a variety of factors. Erb's palsy can be caused by shoulder dystocia, which is a complication that occurs when the baby's skull becomes stuck over the mother's pubic bone. It is more frequent in women with risk factors like gestational diabetes, large babies or infants. Shoulder dystocia is a medical emergency, and it is essential that doctors recognise this and are able to respond quickly to prevent complications for the baby. It can also be caused by the use of forceps or a vacuum extractor during labour or during an emergency Cesarean section.

Signs and symptoms

Erb's symptoms include a lack in movement in the affected hand or arm and a weak grip. Symptoms typically appear about six to twelve months following the birth.

The brachialplexus is a set of nerves which run from the spine down both sides of the neck. They control movements and sensations in the hand, arm and fingers. If damaged, these nerves can cause weakness and partial paralysis of the affected arm and/or hand.

It's usually caused by an error in medical care during childbirth, for example the doctor pulling too hard to free the baby's head (shoulder dystocia). It can also be caused when the baby is placed in the 'waiter' tip position during birth which places strain on the upper trunk C5-C6 nervous system, which forms part of the Brachial plexus.

The majority of infants who suffer from an injury from a stretch will recover in six to 12 months. However there are cases that are so severe that they require surgery to repair the damaged nerves. If the nerves affected are not repaired, a child may have an indefinite disability that affects their ability to move and use their arm.

Diagnosis

There are many treatments for children with Erb’s Palsy, but the injury is not fully healed. Certain infants suffer from a significant disability and are unable to move their hand, arm or fingers.

The injury to the brachial plexus, which innervates the upper limb muscles, excluding the trapezius, causes symptoms. The injury is usually affecting the upper nerves C5 and C6 but less frequently affects C7. This results in the classical Erb's Palsy sign, a waiter's tip type hand that cannot pronate, or extend the forearm. In some cases the nerves that are injured can cause Horner's syndrome, which is a pupils that are drooping, and a constricted chin.

You can sue for medical negligence If your child has Erb's Palsy due to the birth. This is because the condition is often caused by excessive force being applied to the baby during delivery. This can be caused by using forceps or a ventouse (vacuum extraction) incorrectly. This can include a doctor who isn't able to control shoulder dystocia correctly, or decides to have an breech or vaginal birth when a caesarean delivery would be more appropriate.

Treatment

The brachialplexus nerves control the movement and feel of the hands and arms. When a baby is diagnosed as having Erb's Palsy, it signifies that the nerves are injured. Most babies recover in 6 to 12 months, but some suffer from a permanent disability which affects their movement and the sensation in their arm.

The treatment is centered around physical therapy which aims to increase the range of motion in the injured arm. This can be accomplished in various ways, including stretching exercises that are passive and. A physiotherapist can also recommend an extension splint that is specifically designed to ease flexibility and prevent stiffness. Surgical intervention is often necessary in the most severe cases to repair damaged nerves by the use of a nerve graft.

A claim for compensation can help a child suffering from an Erb's Palsy injury live their life to the fullest and have access to essential equipment, care, education and support. If you believe that your child's Palsy was caused by an error in medical care during their birth, you might be able file a claim for financial damages.

Compensation

A successful lawsuit may provide families with financial compensation for the treatment they received from their child. It can also give them an understanding of justice and bring attention to medical professionals who could have prevented a brachial plexus injury.

Settlements from the Erb's Palsy lawsuits can help cover the costs of physiotherapy sessions for your child, as well as other equipment and treatments needed to treat their condition. They can also compensate you for any loss of earnings or income because of your child's disability.

If your child has been diagnosed with erb's palsy, and you suspect that medical negligence may have been the reason it is essential to speak with an experienced Erb's palsy lawyer immediately. They can offer suggestions on how you can proceed and ensure that all paperwork is filed in time. This increases the chances of getting compensation. Our team of expert Erb's palsy lawyers will help you obtain the maximum amount of compensation that you are entitled to. This can help with the long-term expenses of your child's disabilities and make sure that they have everything they require to live a happy, healthy life.