Erb's Palsy Compensation

You could be awarded compensation for erb's paralysis to help your child get medical treatment as well as adaptive equipment and an education that is of the highest standard. Our legal team works with families to determine how much it will cost them to take care of their child.

Most birth injury lawsuits settle outside of court to avoid costly jury trials. If a trial is needed Our lawyers will prepare your case to win.

Damages

Depending on the severity of the injury, damages may be a range of medical expenses including future and anticipated costs. These can include money spent or to be spent on physical and occupational therapy, as well as any resulting psychological services.

Parents also have the right to compensation for their child's diminished enjoyment of life. The effects of Erb's palsy on a child's life can have significant impacts both on their lives and on the entire family. In a lot of instances, it may result in substantial future loss of earnings as a consequence of their disability.

Additionally, children with Erb's Palsy usually require specialized equipment and assistive devices to enable them to move around and live as independently as possible. They might also require regular, ongoing therapy and support. In addition, their parents may experience emotional stress as a result of the accident.

It is imperative to speak with a professional birth injury lawyer as soon as you realize that your child may have suffered a brachial plexus birth injury during labor and delivery. Your lawyer will examine your case and gather evidence. This may include statements from witnesses as well as written reports by experts in your child's case. After this information is collected and analyzed, your legal team will begin the process of making a settlement outside of court or taking your case to trial.

Time Limits

If your child is diagnosed with Erb's palsy, you can receive compensation for medical costs as well as physical therapy and other rehabilitation expenses. Contact an Erb's Palsy Attorney as soon as possible to ensure that your claim is made before the deadline for filing claims in your state.

If there is a successful lawsuit, compensation may be awarded to pay medical expenses, hospital expenses loss of wages, pain and discomfort. In addition, damages can include reimbursement for any equipment that your child requires to improve their function in the shoulder or Erb's palsy arm that is affected such as a spring-loaded extension splint or special physical therapy sessions.

The most common cause of erb’s palsy is forceful delivery, such as when there is the birth of a baby with a large or breech. This can cause the neck to stretch and result in damage to the brachial nerves in either of the arms. Doctors should be able to spot an extremely large infant or a breech posture and recommend a caesarean to avoid injuries from birth.

Other common causes of erb's paralysis during birth include a physician not realizing the need for a caesarean in a large infant or a ruptured pregnancy, the failure to deliver a baby who is breech by C-section, or the use of a lot of force to remove the head during vaginal birth. Many of these medical mistakes could have been avoided. families of children suffering from erb's palsy should consider making claims for compensation.

Medical expense

Infants who suffer an injury to their brachial muscles, that can cause Erb's Palsy, can experience discomfort, pain or a lack of independence. In some cases where an injury is a trigger to ongoing physiotherapy or other rehabilitation requirements, such as the use of special equipment or home modifications, a compensation claim can be filed.

A OB/GYN could be held accountable for damages in an Erb’s palsy case if medical negligence or negligence was the sole reason for the birth injury. This could include failing to identify the condition early enough so that the need for a Cesarean section could have been scheduled to prevent the issue or caused by the excessive force applied during labour and birth. This is most common in breech delivery where doctors might put much pressure on the baby's head and shoulders during the delivery.

Brachial plexus injuries which cause Erb's paralysis can be severe and affect children for the rest of their life. In some cases it can require long-term physiotherapy, occupational therapy, or even surgery. It can be expensive and stressful for families. It is important to obtain an Erb's palsy settlement. The money provided will cover the cost of these treatments and allow families to focus on giving their child the best care that is possible.

Attorney Fees

If you are a parent of a child who suffers from Erb's Palsy, your child could be facing an entire lifetime of medical bills. Our lawyers will ensure that you receive the proper compensation to cover all expenses associated with this birth injury. This includes your child's physical therapies, rehabilitative surgeries, medication, and medical equipment. We can also assist you to get compensation for the suffering and pain suffered by your child, as well as their loss of enjoyment in their lives.

Erb's palsy can develop if a newborn is forced to move a lot during delivery. This could happen during a vaginal birth or a C-section. It's also more common with breech deliveries and if the baby's shoulders are stuck in the birth canal which can cause shoulder dystocia.

If this occurs, doctors may need to use a lot of force to release the shoulders from the birth canal. This can stretch or tear the brachial plexus nerves causing Erb's palsy.

It is imperative to start a lawsuit as soon as you can if your child has Erb's Palsy. In many cases it is the best way to ensure you receive the financial compensation you need to cover your child's treatment and medical. An experienced lawyer will ensure that your claim is filed in time and that all documentation are provided to the court. Our legal team will also collect evidence and obtain expert opinions to show that the injuries suffered by your child resulted from malpractice.