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

Erb's Palsy is caused due to damage to the nerve system in the shoulder, arm and hand. This can lead to paralysis and other problems.

The birth injury could be caused by medical negligence. The birth injury is usually due to a challenging or rushed delivery.

Causes

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

Erb's palsy is a weakness that causes paralysis of various degrees in the shoulder and arm and affecting the brachial nerves. These nerves are responsible for sending electrical signals to muscles to allow them move. Injuries to the brachialplexus could cause a loss of ability to move and grip the hand affected.

There are many causes of Erb's palsy. Erb's palsy is often caused by shoulder dystocia, which is a condition that occurs when the baby's skull gets stuck above the mother’s pubic bone. It is more frequent with certain risk factors including gestational diabetes and a large infant or baby. Shoulder dystocia could be a medical emergency. It is crucial for doctors to be aware of this and be aware of the best way to treat it to prevent complications. It can also be caused if you use forceps, vacuum extractors or have an emergency Cesarean.

Symptoms

Symptoms of Erb's palsy are a lack of movement in the affected hand or arm and a weak grip strength. Symptoms typically appear about six to twelve months following the birth.

The brachialplexus is a network of nerves that connects the spine to both sides of the neck. It regulates motion and sensation of the arm, fingers, and hand. If they become damaged, the nerves could cause weakness or partial paralysis in the affected arm and hand.

It is often caused by medical errors during childbirth. For instance the doctor pushing on the baby's shoulder too much (shoulder dystocia). It could also result from a traumatizing delivery when the infant is placed in a 'waiter's point posture, which causes strain on the upper trunk C5-C6 nerves that are part of the brachial.

The majority of infants who suffer from a stretch injury will recover within six to 12 months. However certain cases are so severe that they require surgical intervention to repair the damaged nerves. If the damaged nerves do not get repaired, a child could have a permanent disability that affects their ability to move their arm.

Diagnosis

For children with Erb's Palsy there are a variety of treatments to lessen the impact, but the injury will never be fully healed. Some infants are left with significant impairment and are unable to move their arm, hand or fingers.

The symptoms are caused by an injury to the brachial plexus which innervates all the muscles of the upper limb with the exception for the trapezius. The injury usually affects the upper nerves of C5 or C6. It is less often, however, it can also affect C7. This causes the classic sign of Erb's palsy the waiter's tip hand that is unable to pronate or flex the forearm. In some cases the nerves that are injured can cause Horner's Syndrome, a pupil that droops and a constricted chin.

It is possible to make a claim for medical negligence at the time of a birth that leads to a child suffering from Erb's Palsy. This is because the condition is often caused by excessive force exerted on the baby during the birth process. This can include using forceps or a ventouse (vacuum extraction) in a way that is not correct. It can also include doctors not managing shoulder dystocia properly or opting to have an breech or vaginal birth when an earlier caesarean section would have been more appropriate.

Treatment

The nerves that make up the brachial plexus control movement and feel in the hand and arm. If a baby's diagnosis is as having Erb's Palsy, it signifies that nerves are injured. The majority of babies recover within 6 to 12 months however some are left with permanent disabilities that limit movement and feeling in their arm.

Treatment is focused on physical therapy that seeks to improve the range of motion in the injured arm. This can be done in many ways, including stretching exercises that are passive and. A physiotherapist can also suggest an extension splint that is specifically designed to ease flexibility and prevent stiffness. In the most severe instances, a nerve graft might be required to rebuild damaged nerves.

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

Compensation

A successful lawsuit could provide families with financial compensation to treat their child. It could also give them an awareness of justice and call attention to medical professionals who might have prevented a brachial or plexus injury.

Erb's palsy lawsuit settlements can help cover the cost of physiotherapy treatments for your child in addition to other treatments and equipment required to help their condition. They also can compensate you for any loss of income or earnings due to your child's disability.

If your child has been diagnosed with Erb's palsy and you suspect that medical negligence may have been the reason in this, it is imperative to speak with an experienced Erb's palsy lawyer as soon as you can. They can advise you on the best way to move forward and ensure that all required paperwork is filed prior to when any deadlines run out. This will give you the highest chance of success in securing compensation. Our team of expert erb's palsy lawyers can help you obtain the maximum amount of compensation you're entitled to. This will help you pay for the long-term costs of your child's disability and make sure that they have everything they require to live a fulfilling life.