We are Child Injury Erb’s Palsy attorneys dedicated to helping victims and parents of birth injuries receive just compensation for their injuries. If your child has suffered a Brachial Plexus injury due to medical malpractice during pregnancy or the birthing process contact our law firm today. We will fight for your child right to recovery against all responsible parties including Medical Doctors, Obstetricians, Patient Clinics, and Hospitals.
What is Erb’s Palsy
Erbs palsy is a devastating condition caused generally by the malpractice and negligence of those who administer the birth. Often times this can occur when the doctors fail to inform the mother of their options, including cesarean section birth or other alternatives. If your child has Erbs Palsy contact our offices for a free case evaluation we can help with your recovery.Risk Factors associated with Erb’s Palsy:
There are several risk factors associated with shoulder dystocia injuries including- Large Size of Child during delivery
- Breech during delivery
- Multiple Births
- Prolonged labor
- Diabetes of the mother
- Diabetes during Pregnancy
- Advanced age of the mother
- Small frame of mother: Petite body or short height
- Previous instance of birth injuries
- Long duration of pregnancy
If you believe your child is the victim of Erb’s Palsy contact a trained expert medical professional. Some symptoms of Erb’s palsy are
- Loss of muscle control in the arm
- Loss of motor functions of the hands and wrists
- Lack of sensation in the arms, hands, and fingers
- Paralysis: Numbness of the arms, hands and fingers
- Shorter arm length in comparison to the unharmed arm
- Flexed elbows
- Rotated arms
- Child Occupational therapy
- Physiotherapy including exercise and activities
- Hydrotherapy (water therapy or swimming pool therapy)
- Surgery
- Positioning and splinting of the effected arms including a resting hand splint
Liability for Erbs Palsy: Birth Medical Malpractice
A major question with regards to Erbs Palsy cases is liability, who is liable for the injuries of my child? In such instances it can be possible to assert liability on multiple parties.- The treating physician or doctor can be held liable;
- Hospitals and outpatient clinics can be held liable for the injuries; and
- Supporting staff members including those who were present at the scene of the incident or at the time of the birth can be held liable.