A Productive Rant About Erb s Palsy Claim

Erb's Palsy Law Firm

A child suffering from erb's systy can have devastating effects on families. If you believe that medical negligence led to your child's brachial injuries during birth, call an erb's Palsy law firm for an initial consultation for free.

An attorney will review your case and estimate future medical expenses to determine your estimated value for your case. This will help to establish the value of your claim for the possibility of settling.

Causes

Erb's palsy is caused by 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 could result from an array of medical errors during labor and delivery, including forceps use and a C section that is performed too quickly, or a doctor making a mistake with a vacuum extractor during vaginal birth. The majority of cases of erb's palsy can be avoided. Midwives, doctors, and nurses as well as other medical professionals, are accountable to ensure a high level of care in the birthing area. They must ensure that the baby's shoulders are delivered through vaginal canal and that they do not become stuck or lodged into the mother's pelvic bones.

Researchers have suggested that the condition may be caused by contractions in the mother or the position of a pregnant woman. These theories haven't 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 practice was a direct reason for their injuries.

If you believe your child was suffering from an unavoidable Erb's palsy-related injury, a birth trauma lawyer can help you pursue justice. A successful lawsuit can provide your family with financial compensation to cover the medical expenses of your child as well as give you a sense of closure.

Diagnosis

Erb's Palsy can be caused by damage to the brachialplexus which is a system of nerves that run through the shoulder and arm. These nerves can get stretched or torn during an arduous delivery. This condition can cause weakness or paralysis in the affected arm. Doctors are responsible for properly diagnosing the condition as fast as they can.

Problems with childbirth are the most frequent reason for this. It usually occurs when the fetus's size is greater than the normal size for vaginal birth, or when the baby's shoulders become stuck during the delivery. This is called shoulder dystocia and it is one of the main risk factors for Erb's palsy.

If a physician applies excessive pressure or fails to identify shoulder dystocia it can result in injuries to the nerves of the upper part of the brachialplexus. This causes Erb's palsy. The doctor can be held accountable for any injury that results from negligence.

You must demonstrate that your injuries were caused by the doctor's deviance from the accepted medical practice to win the case of medical malpractice. In the case where your child suffers from Erb's palsy and you want to prove that the doctor was negligent or acted in a manner which caused injury to the upper Brachial Plexus nerves. This is a typical claim that could result in a significant award and life-time care for your child.

Treatment

In the majority of cases, the earlier the condition is identified and treated more effective the results. Untreated, the condition can lead to permanent tightening of muscles (contractures) and may lead to complete or partial paralysis. Physical therapy and sometimes surgery are the most popular treatments.

Marc J. Bern & Partners, a seasoned Erb's Palsy law firm, is investigating potential claims and lawsuits on behalf of children who have been diagnosed with a brachial plexus injury triggered by medical negligence at birth in the United States. We urge families to request an evaluation of their claim and a free consultation.

While nurses, doctors and other healthcare professionals are trained to safely deliver babies there are a variety of complications that could arise. Physicians must be quick to ensure the safety both of the mother and child when these complications occur. Unfortunately, a few medical professionals fail to do this.

In a difficult delivery, a physician may need to apply a certain amount of force to assist the baby move through the birth canal. This could cause the baby's nerves to be damaged in the event that the neck gets stretched.

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

Compensation

The cost of treatment for a child who suffers from Erb's Palsy may be very high. A successful lawsuit can give a family the financial means to pay for 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 child is diagnosed with Erb's systy it can impact every aspect of their lives. It can prevent them from working, it could limit the amount of time they spend with their parents and it can also trigger emotional trauma.

Erb's Palsy Law claims can be filed for the cost of treatment, loss of earnings as well as the effect that the injury will affect a child's capacity to enjoy everyday activities. It is also possible to claim to compensate for the pain and suffering caused by the injury. The compensation paid will reflect the severity of the injury.

A successful claim will demonstrate that the obstetrician or hospital was negligent. This is demonstrated by demonstrating that there was an infraction to the accepted procedure and that this resulted in the injury to your child. Every case is unique, and it may take a long time to win an Erb's Palsy lawsuit. Families should consult with an attorney as soon as they can to avoid not meeting the deadline to file an action. If a lawsuit is filed late, it may be time barred by the Statute of Limitations.