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

Erb's Palsy is caused by damage to the nerve system in the shoulder, arm and hand. This can cause paralysis and other issues.

Medical negligence could cause this birth injury. This birth injury is typically related to a difficult or rushed delivery.

Causes

In rare instances, things can occur that go wrong. If your child was born with a disability that was caused by medical negligence, for instance Erb's palsy, Hudgell Solicitors can help you seek compensation for their ongoing suffering.

erb's palsy lawsuit'Palsy' is a weakness with varying degrees of paralysis in the shoulder or arms, that affects the brachial nerves. These nerves send electrical messages to the muscles, allowing them to move. Injuries to the brachialplexus could cause a decline in the ability to move and grip the hand that is affected.

There are several causes of Erb's palsy. Erb's Palsy 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. It is more frequent in certain risk factors such as gestational diabetes or a large infant or baby. Shoulder dystocia is an emergency medical condition. It is vital for doctors to be aware of this and know what to do to prevent complications. It could also occur by forceps, vacuum extractors or emergency Cesarean.

Symptoms

Erb's palsy is defined by a lack of movement of the hand or arm affected and an inability to grip. Typically, the symptoms begin to manifest in the six to 12 months after the birth.

The brachialplexus is an intricate network of nerves which run from the spine along both sides of the neck, controlling motion and sensation in the arm, hand and fingers. If they become damaged, the nerves may cause weakness or partial paralysis in the affected hand and arm.

It's typically caused by an error in medical care during childbirth, like a doctor pulling too hard to free a baby's head (shoulder dystocia). It can also be caused when the baby is placed in the 'waiter tip' position during birth which places strain on the upper-trunk C5-C6 nervous system that forms part of the Brachial Plexus.

The majority of infants who suffer from a stretch injury will recover within six to 12 months. However some cases are so severe that they require surgical intervention to repair the nerves damaged. If the nerves affected are not repaired, then a child may have a permanent disability affecting their ability to move and use their arm.

Diagnosis

There are a variety of treatments available for children suffering from Erb's Palsy however, the injury is not fully healed. Some infants are left with significant disability and cannot move their hand, arm or fingers.

The injury to the brachial-plexus which innervates the upper leg muscles, except for the trapezius can cause symptoms. The injury is usually affecting the upper trunk of nerves C5 and C6 but less often affects C7. This is the most common sign of Erb's palsy, a waiter's tip type hand that is unable pronate or stretch the forearm. In some instances, nerves damaged may also result in Horner syndrome. It is evident by pupils that are drooping as well as a constricted face.

You can file a claim for medical negligence when your child is suffering from Erb's Palsy due to the birth. This is due to the fact that this condition is usually caused by excessive force placed on the baby during the delivery process. This could be due to using vacuum extraction (ventouse) or forceps that are not used correctly. It can also include a doctor who is not controlling shoulder dystocia properly, or deciding to give birth via vaginal birth or breech in a situation where a caesarean birth would have been more suitable.

Treatment

The nerves that comprise the brachial system control movements and sensations in the hand and arm. If a baby's diagnosis is as having the condition Erb's - it indicates that the nerves are injured. The majority of babies recover within 6 to 12 months, but some have a long-term disability that limits movement and sensation in their arm.

The treatment is centered around physical therapy that seeks to increase the range of motion of the injured arm. Stretching and exercises for passive exercise can be utilized to achieve this. A physiotherapist can also recommend a specialist extension splint to assist with the movement and reduce stiffness. Surgical intervention may be required in cases of extreme severity to repair damaged nerves by an graft of nerves.

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

Compensation

A successful lawsuit could award families financial compensation for the treatment of their child. It can also give them the feeling of justice and draw attention to medical professionals that could have prevented a brachial-plexus injury.

Settlements from the Erb's Palsy lawsuits can be used to pay for the cost of physiotherapy treatments for your child in addition to other equipment and treatments to aid their condition. You could also receive compensation for any loss of income or earnings resulting from the disability of your child.

You should seek out an Erb's Palsy lawyer right away if you suspect that medical negligence was involved. They can assist you in the best way to move forward and ensure that all required paperwork is filed prior to when any deadlines run out. This will ensure you have the best chances of getting compensation. Our team of experts in erb's-palsy can help you get the maximum compensation you are entitled to. This will help you pay for the long-term costs associated with your child's disability and ensure that they have everything they require to lead a fulfilling, healthy life.