Negligent Hospital Care
Erb's Palsy Attorney
Erb’s Palsy is a common birth injury that may result in permanent damage. It occurs when a baby’s shoulder becomes stuck behind the mother’s cervix while in delivery, leaving the head delivered, but the body trapped. Erb’s Palsy results in nerve damage in the shoulder and arm that may lead to partial or complete paralysis of the arm. Fortunately, this condition is preventable and delivery doctors are trained multiple methods to avoid putting too much pressure on the baby’s shoulder. Additionally, doctors may schedule a caesarian section if the mother or baby indicate increased risk factors for birth complications. If your child suffered Erb's Palsy contact an Erb's Palsy medical malpractice attorney from our law firm immediately.
After birth, Erb’s Palsy may be very obvious, as the baby will leave the arm laying at his or her side without any movement. Many times, the condition will heal itself. If it does not heal, it will require exercise and physical therapy. Only 20% of children born with Erb’s Palsy will require surgical intervention. This intervention is found to be most effective when performed on a child between 5 and 12 months old. In most cases, there is more than one damaged nerve, so multiple surgeries will be required.
If you or a loved one has given birth to a baby with permanent damage from Erb’s Palsy, please contact an experienced Erb's Palsy medical malpractice lawyer from our law firm. These injuries are avoidable and the doctors who fail to use the proper birthing maneuvers are liable for the damage caused to your child. You may be entitled to reimbursement for medical expenses, physical therapy, loss of movement in the limb, emotional suffering and more.
Whether the injury took place anywhere in Florida, New York, California or Texas, contact our medical malpractice lawyer today to discuss the circumstances of your case.