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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 arm, shoulder and hand. This can result in paralysis and a range of other problems.

Medical negligence can cause this birth injury. This birth injury is usually caused by a difficult or rushed birth.

Causes

On rare occasions 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 seek compensation for the ongoing suffering.

Erb's'Palsy' is a weakness that can be varying in severity or even paralysis of the shoulder and arms, affecting the brachial nerves. These nerves are responsible for transmitting electrical signals to muscles to allow them move. Injuries to the brachialplexus could cause a loss of ability to move and grasp the hand affected by the injury.

Erb's Palsy can be caused by a variety of causes. It could be caused by shoulder dystocia, a complication of labour that occurs when the baby's head becomes stuck above the pubic bone of the mother's. It is more prevalent for women who have risk factors such as gestational diabetes, babies that are too big or overweight. Shoulder dystocia is a medical emergency, and it is crucial that doctors are aware of this and are able to respond quickly in order to avoid complications for the baby. It can also happen by forceps or vacuum extractors or have an emergency Cesarean.

Symptoms

Erb's palsy symptoms are a lack of movement in the affected hand or arm and a weak grip. Typically, the symptoms begin to manifest within 6 to 12 months after the birth.

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

It's usually the result of an error in medical care during childbirth, such as the doctor pulling too hard to release a baby's head (shoulder dystocia). It could also result from a traumatizing delivery when the infant is held in a 'waiter's tippy position, which causes tension on the C5-C6 upper trunk nerves that are part of the brachial nerve.

Most infants who suffer injuries to their limbs or legs will recover within six to 12 months. However some cases are so severe that they require surgical intervention to repair the nerves damaged. If the nerves affected do not get repaired the child may suffer permanent impairment that hinders their ability to move their arm.

Diagnosis

There are many treatments for children with Erb’s Palsy, but the injury can not be fully repaired. Some infants suffer from a significant disability and are unable to move their arm, hand, or fingers.

Symptoms are caused by injury to the brachial nerve plexus that provides all the muscles of the upper limb, except for the trapezius. The most common injury is to the upper trunks of nerves C5 and C6. It is less often, however is it also affecting C7. This is the most common sign of Erb's palsy the waiter's tip hand that is unable pronate or stretch the forearm. In some instances, damaged nerves can also cause Horner syndrome. It is evident by pupils that are drooping as well as a tightened face.

It is possible to file a claim for medical negligence during the birth that causes an infant suffering from Erb's Palsy. This is due to the fact that this condition is usually caused by excessive force placed on the baby during the delivery process. This can result from using forceps or ventouse (vacuum extraction) in a way that is not correct. This could include a doctor who does not manage shoulder dystocia correctly or decides to have the vaginal or breech birth when a caesarean birth would be more appropriate.

Treatment

The nerves of the brachialplexus control sensation and movement in the arm and hands. When a baby is diagnosed with Erb's Palsy it means that the nerves are injured. The majority of babies recover within six to 12 months. However, some are left with permanent disabilities that limit movement and sensation in their arm.

Treatment is focused on physical therapy which aims to improve the range of motion of the injured arm. This can be accomplished in many ways, including passive exercises and stretching. A physiotherapist might also suggest a specialist extension splint to aid in the movement and reduce stiffness. Surgery is sometimes necessary in the most severe cases to repair damaged nerves by a nerve graft.

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

Compensation

A successful lawsuit could provide families with financial compensation for the care they have given their child. It can also help them feel a sense of justice and draw attention to medical professionals who could have prevented a brachial-plexus injury.

Erb's palsy lawsuit settlements will help pay for the costs of physiotherapy for your child and other equipment and treatments to treat their condition. They also can compensate you for any loss of earnings or income due to your child's disability.

You should contact an Erb's Paralysis lawyer as soon as you suspect that medical negligence was the cause. They can advise you on the best way to move forward and make sure that all the necessary paperwork is filed before deadlines run out. This will give you the best chances of getting compensation. Our team of specialist Erb's Palsy lawyers can assist you obtain the maximum amount of compensation that you are entitled to. This will help you pay for the long-term expenses of your child's disability and ensure that they have everything they need to live a fulfilling life.