Compensation For Erb's Palsy

A settlement is the amount paid by the hospital to the family if they can prove that the injuries suffered by their child resulted from substandard treatment. Our specialists will negotiate an agreement that will cover future healthcare costs and damages for your child.

Erb's Palsy is a medical condition caused by birth trauma to the brachial plexus nerves. These nerves regulate movement and the sensation of the arm.

Medical expenses

Many families with children suffering from Erb's palsy find themselves having to pay medical bills for treatment of their child's injury. This can cause stress for families and could affect their quality of life. A successful lawsuit may help ease the financial burden this issue has placed on families.

The money you receive from the settlement you receive for your child's condition could be used to pay for a variety of costs that include in-home care as well as specific equipment. It may also be used to pay for other medical bills. You could also be eligible for reimbursement for the cost of physiotherapy, as well as other kinds of rehabilitation therapy.

Your lawyer will determine the amount of treatment that your child's treatment throughout their lifetime. This will be based on the expected medical needs of your child and the severity of their injuries. The majority of cases settle rather than going to trial. Families may receive compensation earlier and avoid the possibility of an appeal being made against a court decision.

Adaptive equipment

A child living with Erb's Palsy needs equipment to help them with their daily activities. This equipment may include adaptive equipment, such as cutting boards, knob turners to operate ovens, cupboard doors and other appliances, or car seat extensions that allow children to sit more forward in the car.

Some cases of Erb's paralysis are caused by nurses or doctors who apply excessive pressure when they deliver infants. The pressure could damage the brachial nerves of the infant. This can happen when the baby is in the breech position or if the doctor utilizes forceps or vacuum extractors to assist with a difficult birth.

A medical malpractice lawyer can examine the possibility that negligence by a doctor caused the child's illness. If this is the case, your legal team will make a claim against the defendant. In many instances, the defendant may decide to settle the case outside of court instead of going to trial, which can take time and cost money.

Physiotherapy

Also known as shoulder dystocia Erb's syndrome can be a result to traumatic childbirth, in which a baby's shoulders become stuck during delivery (shoulder dystocia). The injury is affecting the C5-C6 nerves of the brachial plexus.

If a baby is affected by this disorder, they frequently require physiotherapy in order to move their hands and arms. This can be expensive and may take many years for the damage to the nerve to heal completely.

Physiotherapy claims are included in your child's compensation award which will pay for the costs of the treatment. You can also get any adaptive equipment you require for school or home.

We can collaborate with a range of experts to review the situation such as an Obstetrician Paediatrician, Midwife, and maybe an Orthopaedic or Plastic Surgeon. If we believe that the hospital has not met its duty of care we will request that they take responsibility and agree to a settlement. If they do not, we will prepare for trial.

Therapy for occupational disorders

Erb's palsy occupational therapy focuses on helping patients learn to do daily activities such as dressing and bathing, eating and playing. This therapy can help children build strength and improve their quality. It can also teach parents how to carry and hold their child to ensure that they do not cause more injuries.

Erb's palsy is caused due to damage to the brachial plexus nerve cluster that controls movement in the arm and shoulder. This injury is common in difficult births, specifically when the baby's shoulder becomes stuck in the birth canal. A doctor might employ excessive force or medical equipment to help the infant out of the womb, causing stretching or damaging the nerves.

An experienced lawyer who specializes in erb's palsy lawsuit syndrome can assist families in obtaining the compensation they require to cover their child's care. A successful claim can cover medical expenses, rehabilitation equipment and adaptive equipment.

Loss of wages

Many people suffering from erb's paralysis have limited mobility of their affected arm, which could impact on their work prospects in the near future. Compensation for injuries to the brachial plexus can help families pay for surgery and treatment.

Children suffering from erb's paralysis will likely need a series of procedures, such as tendon transfers or nerve grafts, to improve hand and arm function. These procedures are costly and won't always fully restore function.

A successful claim can result in compensation to cover hospital and medical expenses as well as rehabilitation costs, past and future loss of wages, as well as the pain and suffering. A lawyer can be able to build an argument of negligence and injuries to get you the amount you are due.

Consult an experienced erb’s palsy attorney as soon as you can. They can make sure that the statute of limitations for filing a claim does not run out and that all paperwork is filled out correctly. They can also offer expert legal advice as well as represent you in negotiations for a settlement or trial.

Suffering and pain

Children who have damaged the brachial-plexus may experience different levels of pain. This can include screaming that is high-pitched and intensifies when the arm, neck or shoulder is touching. A lack of sensation in the arm or hand is also a typical indication. It can be assessed by placing objects in the hands of a child and the strength of their grips.

This happens when a newborn suffers an injury to the delicate nerves at birth. The majority of the time, it's caused by the excessive force applied to the shoulder and head during a breech birth. It can also occur in the case of shoulder dystocia, erb's palsy which is a medical emergency in which the child's shoulders become stuck during labour.

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