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

Erb's Palsy is caused due to nerve damage in the arm, shoulder and hand. This can result in paralysis as well as a variety of other problems.

Medical negligence can lead to this birth injury. It often links to an uneasy or rushed birth and, in particular, when the baby's shoulder gets stuck during labor.

Causes

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

Erb's palsy is a condition that causes weakness or paralysis of various degrees in the arm and shoulder affected by the brachial nerves. These nerves transmit electrical messages to the muscles to allow them to move. Abrasions to the brachialplexus can cause a loss of ability to move and grip the affected hand.

Erb's Palsy can be caused by a range of causes. It could be caused by shoulder dystocia as a result of labour that occurs when the baby's head becomes stuck above the mother's pubic bone. It is more common in women with certain risk factors such as gestational diabetics, as well as infants who are large. Shoulder dystocia is a medical emergency and it is essential that doctors recognise this and are able to respond swiftly to avoid complications for the baby. It can also be caused by the use of forceps or the use of a vacuum extractor during labor or during an emergency Cesarean section.

Signs and symptoms

Erb's palsy symptoms include a lack of motion in the affected arm or hand and weak grip strength. Symptoms typically appear within six to twelve months of the birth.

The brachialplexus is an intricate network of nerves which run from the spine and down both sides of the neck, managing movement and sensation in the arm, hand and fingers. If damaged, these nerves could cause weakness or partial paralysis in the affected arm and hand.

It is usually caused by medical errors during childbirth. For instance doctors pulling on the baby's shoulder to hard (shoulder dystocia). It can result from a traumatizing birth, especially if the infant is placed in a 'waiter's point posture, which causes strain on the C5-C6 nerves in the upper trunk which form part of the brachial.

Most infants who suffer from a stretch injury recover within six to twelve months in most cases, with the exception of cases that are severe enough to require surgery with a nerve graft to repair the nerves that have been injured. If the damaged nerves do not get repaired then a child could be left with permanent impairment that hinders their ability to move their arm.

Diagnosis

There are a variety of treatment options for children suffering from Erb's Palsy however, the damage is not fully healed. Some infants are left with a significant impairment and cannot move their arms, hands or fingers.

Symptoms are caused by injury to the brachial plexus which connects all the muscles of the upper limb, except for the trapezius. The injury is usually to the upper nerves of C5 or C6. Infrequently it may also affect C7. This is the reason for the Erb's palsy sign, a waiter tip-like hand that is unable to pronate nor flex the forearm. In some instances, injured nerves can also cause Horner's syndrome, which is a pupil that is drooping and a chin that is constricted.

It is possible to file an action for medical negligence in the birth of a child suffering with Erb's Palsy. This is due to the fact that this condition is usually caused by excessive force being imposed on the baby during the delivery process. This can include using a vacuum extraction (ventouse) or forceps that are not used correctly. It could also be the doctor not managing shoulder dystocia correctly or deciding to do a breech or vaginal birth when an earlier caesarean section would be more suitable.

Treatment

The nerves that comprise the brachial plexus manage movement and feeling 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 there are some who suffer from a permanent impairment which affects their movement and the sensation in their arm.

Physical therapy is used to improve range of motion. This can be achieved in different ways, such as stretching exercises that are passive and. A physiotherapist can also suggest an extension splint that is specifically designed to aid in movements and reduce stiffness. In the case of severe cases, a nerve transplant may be needed to reconstruct damaged nerves.

A claim for compensation could help a child suffering from an Erb's Palsy injury live their life to the fullest, and access essential equipment, treatment, and support. If you think that your child's illness was caused by an error made by a doctor at the time of their birth, you could be eligible to make an Erb's Palsy claim for financial damages.

Compensation

A successful lawsuit may award families financial compensation that will help pay for the treatment of their child. It can also give them an understanding of justice and bring attention to medical professionals who could have prevented a brachial-plexus injury.

Settlements from the Erb's Palsy lawsuits can help cover the costs of physiotherapy sessions for your child and other treatments and equipment needed to support their condition. They also can compensate you for any loss of income or earnings because of your child's disability.

You should contact an Erb's Paralysis lawyer right away if you suspect that medical negligence may have been involved. They can assist you in the best method to proceed and ensure that all required paperwork is filed prior to when any deadlines run out. This increases your chances of receiving compensation. Our team of specialist erb's palsy lawyers can help you get the maximum amount of compensation you're entitled to. This can help with the long-term costs of your child's disabilities and ensure that they have everything they need to live a full and happy life.