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Erb's Palsy Lawsuit - How to File an Erb's Palsy Lawsuit

Doctors may stretch or tear brachial plexus if not attentive during the delivery. This injury can be the result of medical negligence and may lead to Erb's palsy in infants.

Compensation can aid families in paying medical bills and for treatment. An Erb's palsy lawsuit may also cover emotional trauma.

What is Erb's palsy?

In Erb's Palsy, the brachial plexus (a network of nerves located in the neck and arms) is damaged. As a result, the arm might be weak or inactive and the child may have difficulty using it. A physical therapist can help improve the condition. In some cases the need for surgery is to repair or replace damaged nerve fibers. However, 20 percent of children who suffer from Erb's Palsy do not recover to a significant degree.

Erb's Palsy can be caused by medical professionals who pull or puts excessive pressure on the shoulders of the infant to help them get out of the birth canal. This is known as shoulder dystocia and can happen at any time during a delivery. However, it is more frequent when the baby is bigger than average or born to the breech position.

Doctors must be aware the risk factors and follow specific protocols when they deliver babies to avoid such complications. This is known as the standard of care. Failure to follow this standard could result in serious injuries to mother and child.

A lawyer for Erb's Palsy can help you file an action to obtain the amount of money you owe for your child who has suffered a brachial-plexus injury. This money can be used to pay for your child's treatment and enhance the quality of life.

How do I make a claim?

Erb's palsy is a common type of birth injury caused by medical negligence. It is a condition that causes damage to the nerves' networks in the neck and shoulders, referred to as the brachial plexus. This condition can result in significant financial and physical burdens for your family. You should consult an Long Island Erb’s palsy attorney to determine the full extent and costs of your child's injuries.

Medical professionals are trained to identify shoulder dystocia risks during labor and birth and should be able prevent these injuries. Sometimes, a doctor or another medical professional could trigger an Erb's palsy injury because they don't know that the delivery process is getting more complicated and take unnecessary steps to get the baby out of the womb, that could lead to pulling too hard on a nerve.

A doctor can also cause an Erb's palsy nerve injury since they may not choose to perform the Cesarean section when it is evident that your child will be unable to deliver vaginally. If you believe that your child's condition was caused by medical malpractice, you should work with a Long Island Erb's Palsy Lawyer to file a claim against the responsible parties. The lawyer will assist you in calculating the compensation amount and determining future costs of the care of your child. Settlements are the most common way to settle cases. They provide a more comprehensive financial compensation and quicker than going to trial.

What happens in the event of a lawsuit?

If your child's Erb's palsy was caused by negligence in the medical field or negligence, your family should be compensated. This compensation can cover future therapy, treatment as well as other costs that are associated with the nerve damage your child suffered.

An Erb's palsy lawsuit is a form of medical malpractice claim. Your lawyer will examine the birth records of your child to determine whether there was negligence on the part of an individual doctor during the delivery. They may also call in experts from the medical field to testify on the injuries and their causes.

In many cases, Erb's Palsy is the result of a medical professional pulling the baby too hard to help with the birth. This can cause injuries to the brachialplexus. This is a typical problem in shoulder dystocia. The baby's shoulders may become stuck in the woman's birth canal, creating excessive downward pressure.

After your lawyer has obtained all the evidence needed, they will file an action against the defendants. The defendants have 30 days to respond. The next step is the discovery phase in which your lawyer as well as the legal team of the defendant will collect additional evidence to support their arguments. This could include expert reports or depositions of witnesses, as well as other documentation. Depending on the outcome of the discovery your case may settle out of court or go to trial.

How much can I expect to get in a lawsuit, if I win?

Every case is unique and therefore there is no standard amount for settlement. Our legal team will fight for you a fair settlement. We take into consideration all of your expenses, including treatment costs, and lost income. We also assist in preparing you for any tax applicable to your settlement.

If you had taken care of yourself, a lot of cases of Erb's syndrome could have been prevented. We will review your case at no cost to determine whether there are grounds to file a suit.

Many birth injuries are the result of medical negligence, which means a doctor or nurse made an error that adversely affected the health of your child. These mistakes include the incorrect use of vacuum devices or forceps in the attempt to deliver a child with an abnormal size or position in the womb, and shoulder dystocia. Shoulder dystocia is often caused by excessive pulling or stretching of the baby's neck and shoulders during the difficult delivery. These risks are recognized by medical professionals and should be avoided. If your child sustained an injury as a result of medical negligence during labor and delivery, contact us for a free case evaluation.