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

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

This birth injury can be the result of medical negligence. It is often linked to the birth process being rushed or difficult and, in particular, when the baby's shoulder gets stuck during labour.

Causes

Most pregnancies and births are a breeze, however, on the rare occasion something can go wrong. If your child was born with a disability that was caused by medical negligence, such as Erb's palsy, Hudgell Solicitors can help you seek compensation for the ongoing suffering.

Erb's'Palsy' is a weakness of varying degrees or paralysis in the shoulder and arms, which affects the brachial nerves. These nerves transmit electrical signals to muscles, allowing them to move. Injuries to the brachial nerve can result in an inability to grip and move the hand in the affected area.

There are a number of causes of Erb's syndrome. It could be caused by shoulder dystocia, a complication of labour that happens when the baby's head is stuck above the pubic bone of the mother's. It is more prevalent in women who have certain risk factors, such as gestational diabetics and infants who are large. Shoulder dystocia is a medical emergency, and it is important that doctors are aware of this and understand how to respond swiftly to avoid complications for the baby. It can also occur by forceps, vacuum extractors or have an emergency Cesarean.

Symptoms

The symptoms of Erb's Palsy include a lack in movement in the affected hand or arm and a weak grip strength. Typically, the symptoms show between six and 12 months following birth.

The brachialplexus is an intricate network of nerves that extend from the spine along both sides of the neck, controlling motion and sensation in the hand, arm and fingers. If damaged, these nerves could cause weakness or partial paralysis of the affected arm or hand.

It is often caused by medical errors during childbirth. For instance doctors pulling on the baby's shoulders too hard (shoulder dystocia). It can also be caused when the baby is placed in the 'waiter tip' position during delivery which places strain on the C5-C6 upper trunk nerve system that is part of the Brachial plexus.

Most infants who sustain injuries to their limbs recover within six to 12 months, with the exception of cases that are severe enough to require surgical intervention with a nerve graft to fix the damaged nerves. If the nerves affected aren't repaired, the child may be left with a permanent disability affecting their ability to move and use their arm.

Diagnosis

For children with Erb's Palsy there are a variety options to treat the effects, however the injury can never be fully repaired. Some infants are left with significant disability and are unable to move their hands, arms or fingers.

The symptoms result from injury to the brachial area which provides all the muscles of the upper limb with the exception for the trapezius. The injury is usually affecting the upper trunk of nerves C5 and C6. It is less likely to affect C7. This causes the classic Erb's palsy sign, a hand that resembles a waiter's tip, unable to pronate or stretch the forearm. In certain cases, nerves that are damaged can cause Horner syndrome. It is evident by a drooping pupil and a constricted face.

It is possible to file an action for medical negligence during the birth process that results in the child being diagnosed with Erb's Palsy. This is because the condition is usually caused by excessive force being applied to the baby during birth. This includes using a vacuum extraction (ventouse) or forceps used incorrectly. This could include a physician who fails to control shoulder dystocia correctly, or decides to have the vaginal or breech birth when a caesarean delivery would be more appropriate.

Treatment

The brachialplexus' nerves control the movement and feel of the hands and arms. If a baby's diagnosis is as having Erb's Palsy, it indicates that the nerves are injured. Most babies recover in 6 to 12 months but some are left with a permanent disability affecting movement and feeling in their arm.

Physical therapy is used to increase range of motion. Stretching and passive exercises are a great way to achieve this. A physiotherapist might also suggest an extension splint to assist in movement and help prevent stiffness. Surgery may be required in extreme cases to repair damaged nerves by an graft of nerves.

A compensation claim can assist a child with Erb's Palsy live life to its maximum, and gain access to essential equipment, education, and care. If you think that your child's condition is the result of an error in medical care during their birth, you could be eligible to submit an Erb's Palsy claim for damages in the form of money.

Compensation

A successful lawsuit can award families financial compensation to pay for their child's treatment. It can also help them feel a sense of justice and bring attention to medical professionals who could have prevented a brachial nerve injury.

Settlements from the Erb's Palsy lawsuits will help pay for the costs of physiotherapy for your child in addition to other treatments and equipment required to treat their condition. You may also be able to receive compensation for any loss of income or earnings due to the disability of your child.

If your child has been diagnosed with erb's palsy, and you suspect that medical negligence played a role in the diagnosis, it is crucial to reach out to an experienced lawyer for Erb's palsy immediately. They will be able to provide suggestions on how to proceed and ensure that all paperwork is filed in time. This increases your chances of getting compensation. Our team of erb's palsy lawsuits palsy specialists will assist you in getting the most compensation to which you are entitled. This will help you pay for the long-term cost of your child's disability and ensure that they have everything they require to live a full, happy and healthy life.