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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 network of nerves in the shoulder, arm and hand. This can result in paralysis, as well as other problems.

This birth injury can be caused by medical negligence. It often links to a challenging or rushed delivery in particular when the baby's shoulders become stuck during labor.

Causes

In rare circumstances things can be a mess. Hudgell Solicitors will assist you in the event that your child suffers a disability caused by medical negligence such as Erb's Palsy.

Erb's palsy can be described as a weakness or paralysis of varying degrees in the arm and shoulder affected by the brachial nerves. These nerves are responsible for sending electrical signals to muscles in order to enable them to move. The brachialplexus is abrasion that can cause a loss of ability to move and grip the hand that is affected.

There are many causes of Erb's palsy. It could be caused by shoulder dystocia as a result of labour that occurs when the baby's head becomes stuck above the pubic bone of the mother's. It is more prevalent for women who have risk factors like gestational diabetics and large infants or babies. Shoulder dystocia can be an emergency medical condition. It is important for doctors to recognize this and know what to do to avoid complications. It could also occur by forceps or vacuum extractors or emergency Cesarean.

Symptoms

Erb's palsy is defined by a lack of movement of the hand or arm affected, as well as an inability to grip. Usually, the symptoms appear in the six to 12 months after birth.

The brachial plexus is a network of nerves that runs from the spine and down both sides of the neck, controlling motion and sensation in the hand, arm and fingers. If they become damaged, the nerves can lead to weakness or partial paralysis in the affected hand and arm.

It is often caused by medical errors during childbirth. For example, a doctor pulling on the baby's shoulder to hard (shoulder dystocia). It can also be caused when the baby is placed in the 'waiter tip' position during birth and puts strain on the C5-C6 upper trunk nerve system, which forms part of the Brachial Plexus.

The majority of infants who suffer injuries to their limbs recover within six to 12 months however, there are some cases that are severe enough to require surgical intervention with a nerve graft to repair the nerves that have been injured. If the nerves damaged don't get repaired the child may suffer permanent disabilities that limit their ability to move their arm.

Diagnosis

For children with Erb's Palsy there are a variety of treatments that can reduce the effects but the injury is not able to be completely repaired. Some children are left with a significant disability and cannot move their arm, hand or fingers.

Symptoms are caused by injury to the brachial plexus which provides all the muscles of the upper limb except for the trapezius. The injury is usually affecting the upper nerves C5 and C6 but less frequently affects C7. This results in the classic Erb's palsy sign, a waiter's tip type hand that cannot pronate, or bend the forearm. In some instances, nerves that are damaged can cause Horner syndrome. It is manifested by the pupil drooping and a constricted face.

It is possible to make a claim for medical negligence in the birth that causes the child being diagnosed with Erb's Palsy. This is because the condition is usually caused by excessive force being imposed on the baby during the delivery process. This can be caused by using vacuum extraction (ventouse) or forceps used incorrectly. It can also include the doctor not managing shoulder dystocia appropriately or deciding to give birth via a breech or vaginal birth when an earlier caesarean section would be more appropriate.

Treatment

The nerves of the brachial plexus control movement and feeling in the arm and hand. If a baby's diagnosis is as having Erb's Palsy, it signifies that the nerves are damaged. The majority of babies recover within 6 to 12 months, but some have a permanent disability that limits movement and sensation in their arm.

Physical therapy can be used to increase the range of motion. It can be done in different ways, such as stretching exercises and passive exercises. A physiotherapist may also suggest an extension splint that is specifically designed to help with the movement and reduce stiffness. Surgery is sometimes necessary in the most severe cases to repair damaged nerves using the use of a nerve graft.

A compensation claim can help a child suffering from Erb's Palsy live life to the fullest, and have access to the essential equipment, education, and care. If you believe that your child's Palsy was the result of an error in medical treatment during their birth, you could be able to file a claim for financial damages.

Compensation

A successful lawsuit can be able to award families financial compensation in exchange for the care they have given their child. It can also help them feel satisfaction and bring attention to medical professionals who could have prevented a brachial-plexus injury.

Erb's palsy lawsuit settlements will help pay for the cost of physiotherapy treatments for your child in addition to other treatments and equipment required to help their condition. They can also compensate you for any loss of income or earnings caused by your child's disability.

If your child has been diagnosed with erb's palsy and you suspect that medical negligence may have played a part, it is important to speak with an experienced lawyer for Erb's Palsy immediately. They can offer suggestions on how you can proceed and make sure that all paperwork is filed in time. This increases your chances of getting compensation. Our team of specialist erb's palsy lawyers can help you claim the maximum amount of compensation you are entitled to. This can help with the long-term costs of your child's disabilities and make sure that they have everything they need to live a happy, healthy life.