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

Erb's Palsy is a result of an injury to the nerve system in the arm, shoulder and hand. It can lead to paralysis, as well as other problems.

Medical negligence can lead to this birth injury. This birth injury is often caused by a difficult or rushed delivery.

Causes

Most pregnancies and births are normal, however on the rare occasion things can go wrong. If your child was born with a disability caused by medical negligence, such as Erb's palsy, Hudgell Solicitors can help you seek compensation for the ongoing suffering.

Erb's palsy is a weakness or paralysis of varying degrees in the arm and shoulder affected by the brachial nerves. These nerves transmit electrical signals to muscles, which allow 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 range of factors. Erb's syndrome can be caused by shoulder dystocia which is a complication that occurs when the baby's skull is stuck over the mother's pubic bone. This can be more common in certain risk factors including gestational diabetes and an infant or baby who is too large. Shoulder dystocia is a medical emergency, and it is imperative to recognize this and know how to respond quickly to prevent complications for the baby. It can also occur by forceps, vacuum extractors, or have an emergency Cesarean.

Signs and symptoms

Symptoms of Erb's palsy are a lack of movement in the affected arm or hand and a weak grip. Typically, the symptoms show within 6 to 12 months after the birth.

The brachialplexus is a nerve network that extends from the spine to both sides of the neck. It regulates the movement and sensation of the arm, fingers and hand. These nerves, if damaged, can cause weakness or partial paralysis of the affected arm or hand.

It is usually caused by medical mistakes during childbirth. For example, a doctor pulling on the baby's shoulder to hard (shoulder dystocia). It can result from a traumatizing birth, especially if the infant is held in a 'waiter's tippy' position, which causes strain on the C5-C6 nerves of the upper trunk which are part of the brachial nerve.

Most infants who sustain an injury to their stretch will recover within six to twelve months, with the exception of cases that are severe enough to require surgery with a nerve graft in order to restore the injured nerves. If the nerves affected are not repaired, then a child may have an ongoing disability that impacts their ability to move and use their arm.

Diagnosis

There are many treatments for children suffering from Erb's Palsy however, the injury cannot be completely repaired. Some children are left with a significant impairment and cannot move their arm, hand or fingers.

The symptoms result from injury to the brachial plexus which is the main muscle of the upper limb, with the exception for the trapezius. The injury is usually to the upper trunks of nerves C5 or C6. It is less often, however is it also affecting C7. This causes the classic Erb's Palsy sign, a hand that resembles a waiter's tip, unable to pronate or bend the forearm. In a few cases, nerves that are injured can cause Horner's syndrome, a pupil that is drooping and a constricted chin.

You can claim medical negligence If your child has Erb's Palsy due to the birth. This is because the condition is usually caused when excessive force is applied to the baby during delivery. This can be caused by using vacuum extraction (ventouse) or forceps improperly. This could include a doctor who fails to control shoulder dystocia correctly, or decides to perform an breech or vaginal birth when a caesarean would be more appropriate.

Treatment

The nerves that form the brachial system control movement and feel in the hand and arm. If a baby is identified as having Erb's Palsy, it signifies that the nerves are damaged. Most babies recover in 6 to 12 months, but some have a long-term disability that affects movement and sensation in their arm.

Physical therapy is used to improve the range of motion. This can be accomplished in many ways, including stretching exercises and passive exercises. A physiotherapist might also suggest an extension splint, which can assist in movement and help prevent stiffness. In severe cases, a nerve graft could be needed to rebuild damaged nerves.

A claim for compensation may help a child with an Erb's Palsy injury live their life to the fullest and access essential equipment, treatment, and assistance. If you think your child's Erb's Palsy was the result of an error in medical care at the time of their birth, you might be able file a claim for financial damages.

Compensation

A successful lawsuit may award families financial compensation that will help fund their child's medical treatment. It can also help them feel satisfaction and make medical professionals aware of who might have prevented a brachial nerve injury.

Settlements from the Erb's Palsy lawsuits can help cover the costs of physiotherapy for your child and other equipment and treatments needed to treat their condition. They may also reimburse you for any loss of income or earnings caused by your child's disability.

You should contact an Erb's Palsy lawyer as soon as you suspect that medical negligence was involved. They can guide you on the best way to move forward and ensure all necessary documents are filed before any deadlines run out. This increases your chances of receiving compensation. Our team of specialist lawyers for erb's palsy can help you get the maximum amount of compensation you're entitled to. This will help you pay for the long-term cost of your child's disabilities and ensure that they have everything they need to live a full and happy life.