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

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

This birth injury can be caused by medical negligence. This birth injury is typically caused by a difficult or rushed birth.

Causes

The majority of births and pregnancies go well but, on rare occasions something goes wrong. Hudgell Solicitors can help if your child has a disability that was caused by medical negligence like Erb's palsy.

Erb's palsy can be described as a weakness or paralysis of various degrees in the arm and shoulder, affecting the brachial plexus nerves. These nerves transmit electrical signals to muscles, which allow them to move. Injuries to the brachialplexus could cause a decline in the ability to move and grasp the hand affected by the injury.

There are a number of causes of Erb's Palsy. Erb's syndrome can be caused by shoulder Dystocia, which is a complication that occurs when the baby's skull gets stuck above the mother’s pubic bone. This is more likely with certain risk factors like gestational diabetes, and an infant or baby who is too large. Shoulder dystocia is a medical emergency. It is vital for doctors to recognize this and be aware of what to do to avoid complications. 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.

Symptoms

Erb's Palsy is characterised by a lack in movement of the arm or hand affected and an inability to grip. The symptoms usually manifest within six to twelve months of birth.

The brachialplexus is the name of a nerve system that extends from the spine to both sides of the neck. It controls motion and sensation of the fingers, arm and hand. When these nerves are damaged, they may cause weakness or partial paralysis of the affected arm and/or hand.

It is usually caused by birth-related medical errors. For example a doctor pressing on the baby's shoulder too much (shoulder dystocia). It can also be caused when the baby is placed in the 'waiter tip' position during delivery and puts strain on the upper trunk C5-C6 nervous system, which forms part of the Brachial Plexus.

The majority of infants who sustain injuries to their limbs recover within six to twelve months in most cases, with the exception of cases that are severe enough to require surgery with a nerve graft in order to fix the damaged nerves. If the nerves affected are not treated, children may suffer from an ongoing disability that impacts their ability to move and use their arm.

Diagnosis

There are several treatments for children suffering from Erb's Palsy, but the injury cannot be completely repaired. Some infants suffer from a significant disability, and are unable move their arm, hand, or fingers.

Symptoms are caused by injury to the brachial plexus, which connects all the muscles of the upper limb with the exception for the trapezius. The injury is usually to the upper trunks of nerves C5 or C6. It is less often, however, it can also affect C7. This causes the classic Erb's Palsy sign, which is a waiter tip-like hand which is unable to pronate or flex the forearm. In a few cases, nerves that are damaged can cause Horner syndrome. The symptoms include pupils that are drooping as well as a constricted face.

You can claim medical negligence when your child is suffering from Erb's Palsy due to the birth. This is because this condition is usually caused by excessive force being imposed on the baby during the delivery process. This could include using forceps or ventouse (vacuum extraction) incorrectly. This can include a doctor who is unable to manage shoulder dystocia properly, or decides to have the vaginal or breech birth when a caesarean would be more suitable.

Treatment

The brachialplexus nerves control sensation and movement in the arm and hands. If an infant is diagnosed with Erb's palsy it means the nerves have been injured. The majority of babies recover within 6 to 12 months, but some have a permanent disability which affects their movement and the 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 can also suggest an extension splint that is specifically designed to assist with flexibility and prevent stiffness. In severe cases, a nerve graft may be needed to reconstruct damaged nerves.

A claim for compensation may help a child suffering from an Erb's Palsy injury live life to the fullest and have access to essential equipment, care, education and support. If you believe that your child's condition was the result of an unintentional medical error during their birth, you could be able to claim an erb's palsy lawsuits Palsy claim for monetary damages.

Compensation

A successful lawsuit may give families financial compensation to treat their child. It can also help them feel an awareness of justice and draw attention to medical professionals who could have prevented a brachial plexus injury.

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

You should seek out an Erb's Palsy lawyer immediately if you suspect that medical negligence was the cause. They will be able to provide advice on how to proceed and ensure that all paperwork is filed on time. This will give you the best chances of securing compensation. Our team of expert lawyers for erb's palsy can help you get the maximum amount of compensation that you are entitled to. This can help you with the long-term costs of your child's disabilities and ensure that they have everything they need to lead a fulfilling, healthy life.