Erbs Palsy Attorneys

Approximately one in every 1,000 to 2,000 babies is afflicted with Erb's palsy. It is a condition in which damage to the brachial plexus (a network of nerves affecting the fingers, hands, and arms) causes a child to lose sensation and mobility in one or both of the upper limbs. Some babies who develop Erb's palsy are able to recover, but there are instances where there is permanent damage.

The main cause of Erb's palsy is trauma during birth or difficult delivery. Most of the time this is attributed to medical negligence. Some conditions that put a child at a higher risk of developing Erb's palsy include:

- Breech Birth (head-last delivery)
- Delivery by forceps or vacuum
- Large Baby
- Prolonged Labor
- The use of labor-inducing medications

Erb's palsy can have devastating effects and consequences, such as decreased or eliminated limb sensation or eliminated limb mobility, limb asymmetry, loss of sensation, or paralysis.

While not always intentional, medical errors can and sometimes do occur. Victims of medical negligence or malpractice have the right to hold negligent parties accountable.

If your child has Erb's Palsy, and you feel it may have resulted from medical malpractice, you may be eligible to recover compensation for your losses. Contact our service today to have experienced Erb’s palsy attorneys contact you to explain your legal rights and options. Damages can be awarded for past and future medical expenses, pain and suffering, and in cases where permanent or partial disability result, loss of future income.