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Hudgell Solicitors Can Help You Make an Erb's Palsy Claim

Erb's palsy can cause damage to the network of nerves in the arm, shoulder and hand. This can result in paralysis as well as other problems.

Medical negligence can cause this birth injury. This birth injury is often linked to a difficult or rushed birth.

Causes

Pregnancies and births usually are normal, but, on rare occasions something could go wrong. If your child was born with a disability caused by medical negligence, such as Erb's palsy, Hudgell Solicitors can help you seek compensation for the ongoing suffering.

Erb's Palsy is a weakness of various degrees or paralysis in the shoulder or arms, which affects the brachial nerves. These nerves send electrical messages to the muscles, allowing them to move. Injury to the brachial plexus can cause an inability to grip and move the hand affected.

There are several reasons for Erb's palsy. It could be caused by shoulder dystocia which is a complication of labour that occurs when the baby's head is stuck above the mother's pubic bone. It is more frequent when there are certain risk factors, including gestational diabetes and an infant or child who is large. Shoulder dystocia can be an emergency medical situation. It is vital for doctors to recognize this and be aware of what to do to prevent complications. It can also be caused by the use of forceps or an extractor vacuum during labour or by having an emergency Cesarean section.

Signs and symptoms

Erb's palsy symptoms include a lack in movement in the affected arm or hand and a weak grip strength. Symptoms typically appear about six to twelve months following birth.

The brachialplexus is the name of a nerve system that connects the spine to both sides of the neck. It regulates the movement and sensation of the arm, fingers and hand. If they are damaged, these nerves could cause weakness or partial paralysis in the affected arm and hand.

It's often caused by an error made by a doctor during childbirth, for example an unintentional pull by a doctor to release the baby's head (shoulder dystocia). It can also happen when the baby is placed in the 'waiter' position during the delivery and puts strain on the C5-C6 upper trunk nerve system that forms part of the Brachial Plexus.

The majority of infants who suffer a stretch injury recover within six to 12 months in most cases, with the exception of cases that are severe enough to require surgical intervention using a nerve graft to fix the damaged nerves. If the nerves that are damaged aren't repaired, a child may have an indefinite disability that affects their ability to move and use their arm.

Diagnosis

There are a variety of treatment options for children suffering from Erb's Palsy however the damage is not fully healed. Some children are left with a significant disability and are unable to move their hand, arm or fingers.

The injury to the brachial plexus, which is the nerve that innervates the upper limb muscles except the trapezius, causes symptoms. The injury typically affects the upper nerves C5 as well as C6 and less frequently affects C7. This can cause the Erb's Palsy sign, a waiter tip-like hand which is unable to pronate nor bend the forearm. In some cases, the nerves are injured and cause Horner's Syndrome, a drooping of the pupil and a constricted chin.

You can file a claim for medical negligence If your child has Erb's Palsy due to the birth. This is because the condition is usually caused by excessive force applied to the baby during delivery. This could be due to using the vacuum extraction (ventouse) or forceps that are not used correctly. It could also involve doctors not controlling shoulder dystocia properly, or opting to have vaginal birth or breech when a caesarean section earlier would have been more appropriate.

Treatment

The nerves that comprise the brachial nerve control movement and feel in the hand and arm. If a baby is diagnosed with Erb's Palsy, it means the nerves have been injured. Most babies recover in 6 to 12 months but some are left with a permanent disability affecting movement and sensation in their arm.

Physical therapy is used to improve the range of motion. This can be done in various ways, including stretching exercises, as well as passive exercises. A physiotherapist might also suggest an extension splint to assist in movement and help prevent stiffness. In the case of severe cases, a nerve transplant could be required to repair damaged nerves.

A compensation claim can aid a child with Erb's Palsy live life to its fullest, and gain access to essential equipment, education, and care. If you believe that your child's Palsy was caused by an error in medical treatment at the time of their birth, you might be able file a claim for financial damages.

Compensation

A successful lawsuit can award families financial compensation for the treatment they received from their child. It can also give them an understanding of justice and bring attention to medical professionals who could have prevented a brachial plexus injury.

Settlements from the Erb's Palsy lawsuits will help pay for the cost of physiotherapy for your child and other treatments and equipment required to treat their condition. They also offer compensation for any loss of earnings or income due to your child's disability.

You should seek out an Erb's Palsy lawyer as soon as you suspect that medical negligence may have been involved. They can offer suggestions on how you can proceed and make sure that all paperwork is filed on time. This increases the chances of receiving compensation. Our team of experts from Erb's-Palsy can help you get the maximum amount of compensation to which you are entitled to. This can help you deal with the long-term cost of your child's disabilities and ensure that they have everything they require to lead a happy, healthy life.