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A child suffering from Erb's palsy can cause devastating problems for families. If you suspect that medical negligence led to your child's brachial injuries during birth, call an lawyer from the erb's-Palsy firm for a free consultation.
An attorney will look over your case and calculate future medical expenses to determine the estimated value of your case. This will help you to determine the value of your claim to potential settlement.
Causes
Erb's palsy is caused due to damage to a bundle of nerves close to the neck (the brachial plexus). These nerves control shoulder, arm, and hand movements and sensation. Erb's palsy causes weakness, numbness, or paralysis of the shoulder and arm.
This condition may result from a variety of medical errors during labor and delivery that include forceps as well as a C-section done too soon or a doctor making a mistake with a vacuum extractor during a vaginal birth. However, the majority instances of erb's paralysis are preventable. Doctors, nurses, midwives and other medical professionals have a duty to uphold the highest standards of medical care in the birth room. They must ensure that the baby's shoulders are delivered through the vaginal canal and they don't get stuck or lodged within the pelvic bone of the mother's.
Researchers have suggested that the condition may be caused by contractions of the mother or the position of a pregnant women. However these theories haven't been proven. In addition, it is important to keep in mind that to win a medical malpractice case the plaintiffs must prove that the doctor's aversion to accepted practice was a direct reason for their injuries.
If you believe your child suffered from an preventable erb's-palsy injury, a birth injury lawyer can help you seek justice. A successful lawsuit can award your family with financial compensation to help pay for the medical costs of your child and give you a sense of closure.
Diagnosis
Erb's Palsy is caused by damage to the brachialplexus, which is a triad of nerves in the shoulder and arm. These nerves can be stretched or damaged by an uneasy delivery. Signs of this disorder include weakness or paralysis in the affected arm. Doctors are responsible to correctly diagnose this condition as soon as possible.
The most common reason is that there are difficulties during childbirth. It usually occurs when the fetus's size is greater than the normal size for a vaginal birth or when the baby's shoulders become stuck during the delivery. This is known as shoulder dystocia. It is one of the major risk factors for causing Erb's Palsy.
If a physician uses excessive force or fails to identify the shoulder dystocia, it can lead to injury of the upper nerves in the brachial plexus. This causes Erb's Palsy. If the doctor was negligent then he or she could be held responsible for any damage that may be permanent.
You must prove that your injuries were caused by the doctor's deviance from accepted medical practice in order to prevail in an action for medical malpractice. For cases involving Erb's palsy, you must show that the doctor's actions or inaction led to your child suffering an injury to the brachial plexus's upper nerves. This is a common claim that can result in a huge award and life-time treatment for your child.
Treatment
In the majority of cases, it's best to recognize and treat the problem as soon as possible. If not treated, the condition may lead to permanent tightening of muscles (contractures) and may lead to partial or complete paralysis. Surgery and sometimes physical therapy are the most popular treatments.
The Erb's Palsy lawyers at Marc J. Bern & Partners look into possible claims and lawsuits for children diagnosed with brachial plexus injuries that result from medical malpractice at birth all over the United States. We encourage families to seek a free consultation and assessment of their claim.
Despite the fact that nurses, doctors, and other healthcare professionals are trained to deliver babies in a safe manner complications can arise. When complications do occur doctors must act quickly to ensure the safety of the mother and child. Unfortunately some health professionals are not doing this.
In a difficult delivery medical professional may need to apply some force to aid the baby move through the birth canal. This could cause the baby's nerves be damaged if the neck is accidentally stretched.
In addition to a physical exam doctors may also perform various tests, such as Xrays or ultrasounds to determine the seriousness of an injury and the extent to the extent that a nerve has been damaged. A doctor may also prescribe various medications to ease discomfort and pain, as well as physical or occupational therapy to restore movement.
Compensation
The expense of medical treatment for a child suffering from Erb's palsy can be extremely expensive. A successful lawsuit may help families to afford the care they require. An attorney who is knowledgeable in the field of Erb's palsy can maximize the amount of compensation a family receives.
When a baby is diagnosed with Erb's systy it can impact every aspect of their lives. It can prevent them from working, and it may limit the amount time they spend with their parents and it can cause emotional trauma.
Erb's Palsy Law claims can be filed to cover the expenses of treatment, loss of earnings, and also the effect the injury could have upon a child's daily activities. The settlement will also reflect the pain and suffering that the injury has caused.
A successful claim will demonstrate that the obstetrician, or the hospital was negligent. This will be demonstrated by demonstrating that there was an infraction to the accepted procedure and that the deviation caused injury to your child. Every case is unique and it can take time to win an Erb's Palsy lawsuit. It is imperative that families speak with an attorney sooner rather than later to ensure they don't be late in filing the lawsuit. If a lawsuit is filed late, it could be barred by the Statute of Limitations.