Compensation For Erb's Palsy

A settlement is a monetary amount paid to a family members of the child's parents by the hospital when it is proved that sub-standard care caused their child's injuries. Our expert lawyers will negotiate a settlement that covers future healthcare costs and damages for your child.

Erb's Palsy is an illness caused by birth injuries to the brachial plexus nerves. These nerves control movement and feel of the arm.

Medical expenses

Many families with children who suffer from the condition Erb's palsy are dealing with medical bills for treatment of their child's injury. This can cause stress for families and may affect their quality of life. A successful lawsuit could help alleviate the financial burden that this condition has put on a family.

The money you will receive from the settlement you receive for your child's Erb's palsy may be used to pay for a variety of costs, including in-home care and specific equipment. It may also be used to pay for other medical expenses. You could also receive compensation for the costs of physiotherapy as well as other forms of rehabilitation therapy.

Your lawyer will work to establish the amount that your child's care will cost them throughout their lifetime. This will depend on the medical needs expected of your child and the severity of their injuries. The majority of cases are settled rather than proceeding to trial. This allows families to receive their money faster and avoid the risk that a trial verdict will be thrown out on appeal.

Adaptive equipment

Children suffering from Erb's Palsy require equipment to assist them with their daily activities. This could include adaptive equipment like specialty cutting boards, specialized knob turners that can be used to operate ovens and cupboard doors, as well as other appliances, and car seat extensions to allow the child to be seated further forward in the vehicle.

Some cases of Erb's paralysis are caused by nurses or doctors who put excessive pressure when they deliver infants. The pressure that is applied to the infant can harm the brachial nerves in the infant. This is the case when the infant is in a breech posture or the doctor employs forceps or vacuum extractors to aid in an uneasy delivery.

A medical malpractice lawyer can determine if a doctor's negligence caused the child's illness. If this is the situation, your legal team will make a claim against the defendant. In many cases, a defendant will accept a settlement out of court rather than going to trial. This could take some time and costs the taxpayer money.

Physiotherapy

Also known as shoulder dystocia, Erb's syndrome can be a result to traumatic childbirth where the baby's shoulders are strained during the birth (shoulder dystocia). The injury affects the C5-C6 brachial plexus nerves.

If a baby is affected by this condition, they usually require physiotherapy to assist them move their hands and arms. This can be costly and can take many years to repair the nerve damage.

Physiotherapy claims could be included in your child's compensation payout that will cover the cost of treatment. You can also purchase any adaptive equipment that you require for school or home.

We can consult with a variety of experts to assess the situation such as an Obstetrician or Midwife, a Paediatrician, and perhaps an Orthopaedic or Plastic Surgeon surgeon. If we believe the hospital has failed to fulfill its duty of care we will request that they accept responsibility and negotiate a settlement. If they don't then we will prepare to go to trial.

Occupational Therapy

Occupational therapy for patients with Erb's palsy focuses on helping patients learn how to do everyday activities like dressing, bathing, eating, and playing. This therapy can aid children in gaining strength and improve their lives. It can help parents learn how to hold and carry their child, without causing injury.

Erb's palsy is caused due to damage to the brachial-plexus nerve cluster which regulates movement in the shoulder and arm. The injury can occur during difficult births, especially when the baby's arm gets stuck in the birth canal. Doctors can use excessive force to get the baby out of the womb. This could cause result in nerve damage or stretching.

A knowledgeable lawyer who is experienced in Erb's Palsy can assist families in obtaining the amount they need to cover the care of their child. A successful claim could cover medical expenses, essential adaptive equipment, and rehabilitation services.

Loss of wages

Many people with erb’s palsy are incapable of using their affected arm, and this could affect their job prospects. Compensation secured for brachial plexus injuries can help families deal with the financial costs associated with treatment and surgery.

Children suffering from erb's syndrome will likely need a series of procedures, like tendon transfers or nerve grafts, to improve hand and arm function. They are costly and do not always restore full function.

A successful claim could result in compensation to cover hospital and medical expenses including rehabilitation costs, future and past lost wages as well as the pain and suffering. A lawyer can bring an argument against negligence and injury to secure the compensation that you deserve.

It is best to speak with an experienced erb's psy lawyer as soon as you can. They can make sure that the time limit for filing an claim is not running out and that all paperwork has been filled out correctly. They can also offer professional legal advice and help you in negotiations for the settlement or trial.

Pain and suffering

Children who have damaged their brachial plexus may experience various levels of discomfort. This could include an intense scream that intensifies when the arm, neck or shoulder is touching. A lack of sensation in the hands and arm is also a frequent symptom. You can test this by placing objects in the hand of the child and comparing their grip.

This happens when a newborn suffers an injury to the delicate nerves during the birth. Most often, it is caused by the excessive force applied to the shoulder and head during a breech birth. It can also happen during shoulder dystocia. This is a medical condition where the shoulders of a child become stuck during labor.

If it is believed that an individual doctor was negligent in causing a child's injury to the brachialplexus area, they can claim compensation. This includes the cost of past, Erb's Palsy present and future medical expenses. It could also cover rehabilitation and physiotherapy costs.