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

Erb's palsy can cause an injury to the nerve system in the shoulder, arm and hand. This can result in paralysis as well as other problems.

The birth injury could be caused by medical negligence. This birth injury is usually related to a difficult or rushed birth.

Causes

Pregnancies and births usually are normal, however on the rare occasion something goes wrong. Hudgell Solicitors can help when your child suffers from a disability that was brought on by medical negligence, such as Erb’s palsy.

Erb's Palsy is a weakness with varying degrees of paralysis of the shoulder and arms that affects the brachial nerves. These nerves transmit electrical signals to muscles, which allow them to move. Abrachial plexus injury can cause an inability to grasp and move 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 condition that occurs when the baby's skull gets stuck over the mother's pubic bone. It is more common for women who have risk factors like gestational diabetes and large babies or infants. Shoulder dystocia could be a medical emergency. It is vital for doctors to recognize this and know what to do to avoid complications. It could also occur when you use forceps, vacuum extractors, or have an emergency Cesarean.

Signs and symptoms

Erb's symptoms are a lack of movement in the affected hand or arm and a weak grip strength. Symptoms typically manifest within six to twelve months of the birth.

The brachialplexus is a network of nerves which runs from the spine to both sides of the neck. It regulates movement and sensation of the fingers, arms, and hand. If damaged, these nerves can cause weakness and partial paralysis of the affected arm and/or hand.

erb's palsy lawsuit nebraska is often caused by medical errors that occur during childbirth. For instance the doctor pushing on the baby's shoulder too much (shoulder dystocia). It can also be caused when the baby is placed in the 'waiter' tip position during delivery which places strain on the C5-C6 upper trunk nerve system, which is part of the Brachial Plexus.

Most infants who suffer a stretch injury will recover in six to 12 months. However some cases are so severe that they require surgery to repair the nerves damaged. If the nerves damaged are not treated the child may suffer a permanent disability that affects their ability to move their arm.

Diagnosis

There are a variety of treatment options for children suffering from Erb's Palsy, but the injury cannot be completely repaired. Some infants have a significant disability and are unable move their hand, arm or fingers.

The symptoms are caused by a trauma to the brachial plexus, which provides all the muscles of the upper limb, with the exception for the trapezius. The injury is usually to the upper trunks of nerves C5 and C6. It is less often, however it may also affect C7. This causes the classic Erb's Palsy sign, which is a hand that resembles a waiter's tip, unable to pronate or stretch the forearm. In some cases, the nerves that are damaged can cause Horner syndrome. It is evident by the pupil drooping and a constricted face.

It is possible to make a claim for medical negligence at the time of the birth that causes a child suffering with Erb's Palsy. This is because the condition is often caused by excessive force being applied to the baby during birth. This includes using the vacuum extraction (ventouse) or forceps that are not used correctly. This could be a result of a doctor who fails to manage shoulder dystocia properly, or decides to do the vaginal or breech birth when a caesarean birth would be more appropriate.





Treatment

The nerves of the brachialplexus control movement and sensation in the arm and hands. If a baby is identified as having the condition Erb's - it means that nerves are injured. The majority of babies recover within 6 to 12 months, but there are some who suffer from a permanent impairment which affects their movement and the sensation in their arm.

Physical therapy is a method to improve the range of motion. Passive exercises and stretching can be used to achieve this. A physiotherapist could also recommend an extension splint to aid in movement and reduce stiffness. Surgery is sometimes required in extreme cases to repair damaged nerves by the nerve graft.

A claim for compensation could help a child suffering from an Erb's Palsy injury live life to the fullest and have access to essential equipment, education, and assistance. If you believe that your child's illness was caused by an error made by a doctor during their birth, you could be able to claim an Erb's Palsy claim for financial damages.

Compensation

A successful lawsuit could provide families with financial compensation for the treatment they received from their child. It can also give them a sense justice and bring 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 for your child and other treatments and equipment needed to treat their condition. They also can compensate you for any loss of earnings or income because of your child's disability.

It is recommended to contact an Erb's palsy lawyer immediately if you suspect that medical negligence was the cause. They can offer guidance on how to proceed and ensure that all paperwork is filed on time. This increases the chances of obtaining compensation. Our team of specialist erb's palsy lawyers can help you get the maximum amount of compensation you are entitled to. This can help you deal with the long-term costs associated with your child's disabilities and make sure that they have everything they need to lead a happy, healthy life.