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Approximately one in every 1,000 to 2,000 babies is afflicted with Erb''s palsy – a condition in which damage to the brachial plexus (a network of nerves affecting the fingers, hands, and arms) causes a child to lose sensation and mobility in one or both of the upper limbs. Some babies who develop Erb''s palsy are able to recover. However, there are instances in which the condition results in permanent damage.
The primary cause of Erb''s palsy is trauma during birth. Sadly, this trauma is sometimes attributable to medical negligence. If your child has Erb''s Palsy, and you feel it may have resulted from medical malpractice , you may be eligible to recover compensation for your losses. Please contact us today to speak with a caring and experienced medical malpractice attorney who can explain your legal rights and options.
Erb''s Palsy: Risks
Erb''s palsy typically arises in children who have suffered a traumatic or difficult delivery. Some conditions that put a child at a higher risk of developing Erb''s palsy include:
Proper medical care is especially crucial under these circumstances. When a baby gets stuck against the mother''s pelvis during delivery or is pulled out of the birth canal using extreme force, the brachial plexus nerves could stretch, tear, or suffer other damage that can lead to Erb''s palsy.
The Effects of Erb''s Palsy
Erb''s palsy can have devastating effects and consequences, including:
Depending on the severity of the damage, any of these consequences could be permanent.
Erb''s Palsy and Medical Malpractice
While not always intentional, medical errors can and sometimes do occur. Victims of medical negligence or malpractice have the right to hold negligent parties accountable.
If medical malpractice caused your child''s Erb''s palsy, you have the right to seek compensation for the damages you and your baby have suffered . Damages can include past and future medical expenses, pain and suffering, and in cases where permanent or partial disability result, loss of future income. Please contact us for a FREE consultation with a caring and experienced medical malpractice lawyer
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