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

erb's palsy law firms palsy is an injury to the network of nerves in the shoulder, arm and hand. This can cause paralysis and other issues.

Medical negligence could cause this birth injury. It can be linked to a challenging or rushed delivery and, in particular, when the baby's shoulders get stuck during labour.

Causes

Most pregnancies and births go smoothly, but on the rare occasion something could go wrong. If your child was born with a disability 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 that is varying in the shoulder and arm that affects the brachial plexus nerves. These nerves transmit electrical signals to the muscles, allowing them to move. Damage to the brachial tract could result in a loss of ability to grip and move the hand affected.

There are many reasons for Erb's palsy. It could be caused by shoulder dystocia as a result of labour that occurs when the baby's skull gets stuck above the mother's pubic bone. It is more common in women with risk factors like gestational diabetes and babies that are too big or overweight. Shoulder dystocia is a medical emergency and it is important that doctors are aware of this and be able to respond quickly to prevent complications for the baby. It could also occur when you use forceps, vacuum extractors, or have an emergency Cesarean.

Symptoms

Erb's palsy is defined by a lack in movement of the arm or hand affected and a weak grip. Symptoms typically appear within six to twelve months of the birth.

The brachialplexus is a nerve network which runs from the spine to both sides of the neck. It controls movements and sensations of the arm, fingers and hand. If damaged, these nerves, can cause weakness or partial paralysis of the affected arm or hand.

It is usually caused by medical mistakes during childbirth. For example the doctor pushing on the baby's shoulder to hard (shoulder dystocia). It can also be caused when the baby is placed in the 'waiter' position during the delivery, which puts strain on the C5-C6 nerve system that is part of the Brachial Plexus.

Most infants who sustain an injury from a stretch recover within six to 12 months and are usually able to return home within six months, with the exception of cases that are severe enough to require surgery with a nerve graft to fix the damaged nerves. If the nerves affected are not treated, a child may have an ongoing disability that impacts their ability to move and use their arm.

Diagnosis

For children with Erb's Palsy there are a number of treatments to lessen the impact, but the injury cannot be completely repaired. Some infants suffer from a significant impairment and are unable to move their hands, arms or fingers.

The damage to the brachial-plexus which innervates the upper limb muscles except the trapezius, results in symptoms. The injury is usually to the upper trunks of nerves C5 or C6. However is it also affecting C7. This is the reason for the Erb's Palsy sign, a waiter tip-like hand which is unable to pronate nor stretch the forearm. In some instances, injured nerves also cause Horner's syndrome, a drooping of the pupil and a constricted chin.

You can sue for medical negligence in the event that your child suffers from Erb's Palsy due to the birth. This is because the condition is typically caused by excessive force applied to the baby during delivery. This includes using the vacuum extraction (ventouse) or forceps used incorrectly. This could include a doctor who isn't able to treat shoulder dystocia properly or decides to give birth via vaginal or breech birth when a caesarean section would have been more appropriate.

Treatment

The nerves that form the brachial plexus manage movement and feel in the arm and hand. If a baby's diagnosis is as having Erb's palsy, it means that the nerves are damaged. Most babies recover in six to 12 months. However, some suffer from a permanent disability affecting the movement and sensation of their arm.

Treatment is focused on physical therapy, which is designed to increase the range of motion in the injured arm. Stretching and passive exercises are a great way to achieve this. A physiotherapist might also suggest an extension splint which will aid in movement and avoid stiffness. In the case of severe cases, a graft of nerves could be required to repair damaged nerves.

A compensation claim can help a child who has Erb's Palsy live life to the maximum, and gain access to essential equipment education, medical care, and other. If you think that your child's condition was the result of a medical mistake during their birth, you may be eligible to make an Erb's Palsy claim for damages in the form of money.

Compensation

A successful lawsuit may give families financial compensation for the care they have given their child. It may also provide them with an awareness of justice and draw attention to medical professionals who could have prevented a brachial or plexus injury.

Settlements for lawsuits involving Erb's palsy can cover the cost of physical therapy in addition to any other equipment or treatments needed to aid your child's needs. They also offer compensation for any loss of income or earnings due to your child's disability.

You should contact an Erb's Palsy lawyer immediately if you suspect that medical negligence was the cause. They can advise you on the best way to move forward and ensure that all required paperwork is filed before deadlines run out. This will give you the highest chance of success in securing compensation. Our team of specialist Erb's Palsy lawyers can assist you claim the highest amount of compensation that you are entitled to. This can help you with the long-term expenses of your child's disability and ensure that they have everything they need to lead a happy, healthy life.