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

Erb's Palsy is a result of an injury to the nerve network in the shoulder, arm and hand. It can cause paralysis, as well as other problems.

Medical negligence can lead to this birth injury. It can be linked to the birth process being rushed or difficult in particular when the baby's shoulder gets stuck during labor.

Causes

In rare instances there are occasions when things be a mess. Hudgell Solicitors can help if your child has a disability caused by medical malpractice, such as Erb’s palsy.

Erb's'Palsy' is a weakness of varying degrees or paralysis in the shoulder or arms, affecting the brachial nerves. These nerves transmit electrical signals to muscles in order to enable them to move. Abrasions to the brachialplexus can cause a loss of ability to move and grip the hand that is affected.

There are several causes of Erb's syndrome. It is often caused by shoulder dystocia which is a complication of labour that happens when the baby's skull gets stuck above the mother's pubic bone. It is more common for women who have risk factors, such as gestational diabetes, large babies or infants. Shoulder dystocia can be a medical emergency. It is crucial for doctors to be aware of this and know what to do to avoid complications. It can also be caused by the use of forceps or a vacuum extractor during labour or even by having an emergency Cesarean section.

Signs and symptoms

Erb's Palsy is characterized by a lack in movement of the hand or arm affected and an inability to grip. Typically, the symptoms show in the six to 12 months after the birth.

The brachialplexus is a set of nerves which run from the spine along both sides of the neck, managing motion and sensation in the hand, arm and fingers. These nerves, if damaged, can cause weakness or partial paralysis of the affected arm or hand.

It's typically caused by the medical error that occurs during childbirth, for example a doctor pulling too hard to release a baby's head (shoulder dystocia). It can also happen when the baby is placed in the 'waiter' tip position during birth which places strain on the upper-trunk C5-C6 nervous system that is part of the Brachial plexus.

The majority of infants who suffer from a stretch injury will recover in six to 12 months. However some cases are so severe that they require surgical intervention to repair the damaged nerves. If the nerves that are damaged are not repaired, a child could have a permanent disability that affects their ability to move their arm.

Diagnosis

For children suffering from Erb's Palsy there are a number options to treat the effects, but the damage cannot be completely repaired. Some infants are left with significant impairment and are unable to move their arm, hand or fingers.

The damage to the brachial-plexus which innervates the upper leg muscles, with the exception of the trapezius results in symptoms. The injury usually affects the upper nerves C5 & C6 but less often affects C7. The result is the classic Erb's Palsy sign, a hand that resembles a waiter's tip, unable to pronate or stretch the forearm. In some cases, the nerves damaged may also result in Horner syndrome. The symptoms include pupils that are drooping as well as a tightened face.

You may be able to claim medical negligence when your child is suffering from Erb's Palsy due to the birth. This is because this condition is usually caused by excessive force placed on the baby during the delivery process. This can result from using forceps or a ventouse (vacuum extraction) incorrectly. It could also be doctors not managing shoulder dystocia properly or deciding to give birth via an breech or vaginal birth when a more conventional caesarean delivery 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 damaged. Most babies recover in 6 to 12 months, however some have a permanent disability which affects their movement and the sensation in their arm.

The treatment is centered around physical therapy which aims to improve the range of motion of the injured arm. Passive exercises and stretching can be used to accomplish this. A physiotherapist might also suggest an extension splint specifically designed to aid in movement and help prevent stiffness. Surgical intervention may be required in cases of extreme severity to reconstruct damaged nerves through a nerve graft.

A compensation claim can assist a child with Erb's Palsy live life to the maximum, and gain access to the essential equipment education, care, and equipment. If you believe your child's condition was the result of a medical mistake at birth, you might be able to make an Erb's Palsy claim for financial damages.

Compensation

A successful lawsuit may provide families with financial compensation to treat their child. It can also bring them a sense of justice and draw attention to medical professionals who could have prevented a brachial nerve injury.

Settlements from the Erb's Palsy lawsuits can help cover the cost of physiotherapy treatments for your child and other equipment and treatments to treat their condition. They may also reimburse you for any loss of income or earnings because of your child's disability.

It is recommended to seek out an Erb's Palsy lawyer immediately if you suspect that medical negligence was the cause. They can offer suggestions on how to proceed and ensure that all paperwork is filed in time. This increases the chances of receiving compensation. Our team of specialized erb's palsy lawyers can help you obtain the maximum amount of compensation that you are entitled to. This can help with the long-term expenses of your child's disability and ensure that they have everything they require to live a fulfilling life.