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

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

Medical negligence can lead to this birth injury. This birth injury is usually due to a challenging or premature delivery.

Causes

Pregnancies and births generally are a breeze, but, on rare occasions something could go wrong. Hudgell Solicitors will assist you when your child suffers from a disability that was caused by medical malpractice, such as Erb’s palsy.

Erb's'Palsy' is a weakness of varying degrees or paralysis in the shoulder and arms, that affects the brachial nerves. These nerves send electrical messages to muscles, which allow them to move. Injuries to the brachial nerve could result in a loss of ability to grasp and move the hand in the affected area.

Erb's Palsy can be caused by a range of causes. It is often caused by shoulder dystocia an complication of labour that occurs when the baby's head is stuck above the pubic bone of the mother's. It is more common for women who have risk factors, such as gestational diabetes and large infants or babies. Shoulder dystocia can be a medical emergency. It is important for doctors to be aware of this and know what to do to avoid complications. It can also occur when you use forceps, vacuum extractors or have an emergency Cesarean.

Symptoms

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

The brachialplexus nerve system which runs from the spine to both sides of the neck. It regulates movement and sensation of the fingers, arms, and hand. These nerves, if damaged could cause weakness or partial paralysis of the affected arm or hand.

It is usually caused by medical mistakes during childbirth. For instance a doctor pressing on the baby's shoulders too hard (shoulder dystocia). It could also occur when the baby is placed in the 'waiter tip' position during birth, which puts strain on the C5-C6 upper trunk nerve system, which is part of the Brachial Plexus.

Most infants who suffer from a stretch injury recover within six to 12 months and are usually able to return home within six months, 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 damaged are not treated, the child could suffer a permanent disability affecting their ability to move and use their arm.

Diagnosis

There are a variety of treatment options for children with Erb’s Palsy, but the injury cannot be fully repaired. Some infants are left with a significant impairment and cannot move their hands, arms or fingers.

The symptoms are caused by an injury to the brachial area which is the main muscle of the upper limb except for the trapezius. The injury typically affects the upper nerves C5 and C6. It is less likely to affect C7. This results in the classic Erb's syndrome the waiter's tip hand that cannot pronate, or extend the forearm. In some cases, the injured nerves can also cause Horner's syndrome, a pupils that are drooping, and a constricted chin.

You can file a claim for medical negligence If your child has 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 birth process. This could be due to using a vacuum extraction (ventouse) or forceps that are not used correctly. It can also include the doctor not managing shoulder dystocia appropriately or deciding to perform a breech or vaginal birth in a situation where a caesarean birth would have been more appropriate.

Treatment

The nerves that comprise the brachial nerve control movement and feel in the hand and arm. If the baby is diagnosed with Erb's palsy it means the nerves have been injured. The majority of babies recover within 6 to 12 months, however some have a permanent disability that affects movement and sensation in their arm.

The treatment is centered around physical therapy which aims to increase the range of motion in the injured arm. This can be done in many ways, including passive exercises and stretching. A physiotherapist may also recommend an extension splint, which can aid in movement and avoid stiffness. In severe cases, a nerve transplant could be needed to rebuild damaged nerves.

A claim for compensation may help a child with an Erb's Palsy injury live life to the fullest extent and access essential equipment, education, and support. If you think that your child's illness was caused by an unintentional medical error at birth, you might be able to submit an Erb's Palsy claim for damages in the form of money.

Compensation

A successful lawsuit can provide families with financial compensation for the treatment they received from their child. It can also give them an appreciation for justice and draw attention to medical professionals who could have prevented a brachial-plexus injury.

Settlements from the Erb's Palsy lawsuits can assist in covering the costs of physiotherapy sessions for your child, as well as other equipment and treatments needed to treat their condition. They also can compensate you for any loss of income or earnings because of your child's disability.

If your child is diagnosed with erb's palsy and you suspect medical negligence may have been the reason, it is important to contact an experienced Erb's palsy lawyer immediately. They can give you advice on how to proceed and ensure that all paperwork is filed in time. This will give you the greatest chance of success in getting compensation. Our team of specialist erb's palsy lawyers can help you claim the highest amount of compensation you're entitled to. This will help pay for the long-term cost of your child's disability and ensure they have everything they need to live a fulfilling life.