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

Erb's paralysis is caused by an injury to the nerve network in the arm, shoulder and hand. This can lead to paralysis and other issues.

The birth injury could be the result of medical negligence. This birth injury is usually related to a difficult or rushed delivery.

Causes

In rare cases there are occasions when things occur that go wrong. If your child was born with a disability caused by medical negligence, like 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 varying degrees in the shoulder and arm, affecting the brachial plexus nerves. These nerves transmit electrical messages to the muscles in order to enable them to move. Injuries to the brachialplexus could cause a loss of ability to move and grip the hand affected.

Erb's Palsy can be caused by a range of causes. Erb's Palsy can be caused by shoulder dystocia which is a condition that occurs when the baby's skull gets stuck over the mother's pubic bone. It is more common in women with certain risk factors, such as gestational diabetes and babies that are too big or overweight. Shoulder dystocia is a medical emergency, and it is crucial that doctors are aware of this and be 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 by having an emergency Cesarean section.

Signs and symptoms

Erb's spalsy is identified by a lack in movement of the arm or hand affected, as well as a weak grip. Typically, the symptoms show between six and 12 months after the birth.

The brachialplexus is a set of nerves that extend from the spine and down both sides of the neck, regulating movements and sensations in the hand, arm and fingers. These nerves, if damaged may cause weakness or partial paralysis of the affected arm and/or hand.

It's often caused by an error in medical care during childbirth, such as doctors pulling too hard to free the baby's head (shoulder dystocia). It could also be caused by a traumatic delivery when the infant is held in a 'waiter's tip position, which puts strain on the C5-C6 nerves of the upper trunk that are part of the brachial.

Most infants who suffer a stretch injury will recover in six to 12 months. However there are cases that are so severe that they require surgery to repair the nerves damaged. If the nerves affected are not repaired, then a child may have permanent impairment that limits their ability to move and use their arm.

Diagnosis

For children suffering from Erb's Palsy there are a number of treatments to reduce the effects, however the injury cannot be completely repaired. Some infants suffer from a significant impairment and are unable to move their arm, hand or fingers.

The symptoms are caused by a trauma to the brachial nerve plexus that innervates all the muscles of the upper limb, with the exception for the trapezius. The most common injury is to the upper nerves of C5 or C6. Infrequently it may also affect C7. This causes the classic Erb's-Palsy sign, a waiter tip-like hand that is unable to pronate or flex the forearm. In some cases, the nerves that are injured can cause Horner's syndrome, which is a pupil that is drooping and a chin that is constricted.

You may be able to claim medical negligence in the event that your child suffers from Erb's Palsy due to the birth. This is because this condition is often caused by excessive force being imposed on the baby during the birth process. This could be due to using the vacuum extraction (ventouse) or forceps in a way that is not properly. This could include a physician who isn't able to control shoulder dystocia correctly, or decides to have the vaginal or breech birth when a caesarean delivery would be more suitable.

Treatment

The brachialplexus nerves control movement and sensation in the arm and hands. If a baby's diagnosis is as having the condition Erb's - it means that the nerves have been injured. Most babies recover in 6 to 12 months, but some suffer from a permanent disability that restricts movement and feeling in their arm.

Treatment is focused on physical therapy that aims to increase the range of motion in the injured arm. Stretching and passive exercises can be used to accomplish this. A physiotherapist might also suggest an extension splint specifically designed to ease movement and help prevent stiffness. Surgery is sometimes required in extreme cases to repair damaged nerves with an graft of nerves.

A compensation claim can help a child suffering from Erb's Palsy live life to the fullest and gain access to essential equipment education, care, and equipment. If you think your child's Erb's Palsy was caused by an error in medical care at the time of their birth, you might be able file a claim for financial damages.

Compensation

A successful lawsuit may be able to award families financial compensation in exchange to treat their child. It could also provide them with a the feeling of justice and draw 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 for your child in addition to other equipment and treatments needed to treat their condition. You may also be compensated for any lost income or earnings due to the impairment of your child.

You should contact an Erb's palsy lawyer immediately if you suspect that medical negligence is involved. They can advise you on the best way to move forward and ensure that all required paperwork is filed prior to when any deadlines expire. This will give you the greatest chance of securing compensation. Our team of erb's-palsy specialists will assist you in getting the maximum compensation you are entitled to. This could help offset the long-term costs of your child's disability and make sure they have everything they need to live a fulfilling life.