Erb's Palsy Litigation

A child who has erb's syndrome may be eligible for compensation to pay for treatment and future medical expenses. These funds can also assist families deal with the emotional trauma that comes from this birth injury.

Your lawyer will look over your medical documents and determine what your case is worth. The lawsuit is filed and defendants will have 30 days to respond.

Medical records

If a child is suffering from Erb's Palsy, it can be devastating for their families. The condition can cause swelling and pain that can make it difficult for children to do everyday tasks such as playing sports or putting on their shirt. A lawsuit filed by a skilled Erb's palsy lawyer can help families receive compensation for their losses.

The first step in submitting a medical malpractice claim is to gather evidence of negligence. This includes medical records and witness statements. Your attorney will look over the documents and may need to consult experts in obstetrics, anesthesia and obstetrics, and orthopedic surgery. Experts will give their opinions on whether Erb's palsy in your child was due to an error in medical treatment or natural causes.

A variety of factors can trigger Erb's palsy. The most common cause is when a doctor applies too much force during labor and birth. This can tear or stretch brachial nerves causing the condition. Fortunately, there are specific techniques that physicians can employ to stop this from happening. It is recommended to speak with an attorney right away if your child was diagnosed with this birth defect. The compensation you receive from a successful lawsuit can help pay for the medical bills for your child as well as other costs related to the injury. This can ease the financial burden and improve your child's quality of life.

Expert Witness Reports

A medical expert will be required to look over your case of Erb's palsy and provide an opinion on the cause of the injury and whether it was due to negligence of a physician. The expert will also assist you to determine the extent of your injuries and how they will affect your future.

Erb's Palsy is caused by an injury from birth to the brachial plexus. This is more common in vaginal births, but can occur during C-sections. This type of injury occurs when doctors move the shoulders of a baby to facilitate delivery. The process can pull or tear the nerves in the armpit, causing permanent damage.

In some instances the injury can be repaired with surgery, but it may still cause problems. Children with this condition may not be able to lift their hands or use their arms. This could have a negative impact on their quality of life, especially if it prevents them from participating in sports or carrying out everyday tasks. Some people can benefit from a procedure called muscle transfer that involve the surgical placement of stronger muscles or tendons to support the weaker ones.

Your lawyer will collect as the evidence you can and send it to the attorneys of the defendants. The defendants then have 30 days to respond to your claim. After this the court will set a date for your Erb's Palsy lawsuit for trial.

Documentation

Families can claim compensation for the injuries their children suffered by filing lawsuits against Erb's Palsy. In addition, they can stop future medical errors from occurring by holding the accountable parties accountable. Our lawyers have the knowledge and resources to investigate your child's injury and determine if a medical professional's negligent actions caused it.

Erb's palsy may be caused due to a doctor pulling too hard on the baby's neck, head, or shoulders during birth. This may be due to the improper use of vacuum extractors or forceps as well as a long labor which creates stress on a baby's shoulders and head, or shoulder dystocia.

A few babies with Erb's paralysis recover completely and can move their arms normally. Some babies develop permanent nerve damage, and will be disabled for the rest their lives. Fortunately, the majority of cases of Erb's syndrome can be prevented and are the result of medical negligence during labor and delivery.

Once the medical records and other evidence have been collected, our attorneys will bring a lawsuit against the defendants, typically the hospital or doctor who was involved in the birth of your child. Once the lawsuit has been filed, the process of discovery will begin. This includes depositions and lawsuit additional medical records. Expert opinions are also included. The majority of the Erb's palsy cases end in settlement, but we're prepared to take your case to trial if needed.

Trial preparation

The final stage of seeking compensation for a child's plexus brachial injury is to present your case before a jury or judge. Your Erb's palsy lawyer will try to prove that the healthcare professional failed to act in a reasonable way under a specific scenario, and the attorneys representing the defendant will attempt to convince the jury or judge that the healthcare professional acted reasonably.

In most instances, the parties reach an agreement before the trial. The goal of the settlement is to satisfy both parties' needs and also to close the case. The lawsuit will end when the plaintiffs receive a lump sum of money. The amount of compensation received will depend on the severity of the injury and lawsuit the amount of medical treatment will be required in the future.

Parents of children with brachial-plexus injuries have to face huge costs and often struggle to cover these costs. A lawsuit against Erb's Palsy can offer financial compensation to families who may have to incur expenses in treating their children's ailments. It can also cover lost wages if the injury affects a child's future ability to work. It can also help cover the physical and emotional burden of being a victim of an injury that has an impact that is profound on the life of a child. A family attorney with experience in the field of Erb's Palsy will assist families to receive the compensation they deserve.