Compensation For Erb's Palsy

A settlement is a financial amount paid to a family of the child by the hospital when it is proven that care provided by the hospital was not adequate and caused the child's injuries. Our lawyers are experts in negotiating a settlement that covers future medical expenses and damages for your child.

Erb's Palsy is a medical condition caused by birth injuries to the brachial plexus nerves. These nerves control movement and feel of the arm.

Medical expenses

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

The money you receive from your child's palsy settlement could cover a range of costs including the cost of in-home care, special equipment, and other medical expenses. You may be eligible for reimbursement for the cost of physiotherapy or other types of rehabilitation therapy.

Your lawyer will decide how much treatment for your child's treatment over the course of their lifetime. This will depend on the expected medical needs of your child as well as the severity of their injuries. Most cases will result in a settlement rather than going to trial. Families can receive compensation sooner and avoid the possibility of having to appeal against a trial verdict.

Adaptive equipment

A child who suffers from Erb's palsy requires equipment to help them with their daily activities. This equipment could include adaptive equipment, such as cutting boards and knob turners to operate ovens, cupboard doors, and other appliances, or car seat extensions that allow the child sit further forward in the car.

Some cases of Erb's palsy 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 in order to help with the birth process.

A medical malpractice lawyer can investigate whether a doctor's negligence led to the child's illness. If this is the case, your legal team will initiate a lawsuit against the defendant. In many instances, the defendant may decide to settle the case outside of court, rather than going to trial, which may take time and cost money.

Physiotherapy

Also known as shoulder dystocia Erb's palsy can occur due to traumatized childbirth, in which a baby's shoulders become tangled during the birth (shoulder dystocia). The injury affects C5-C6 brachial plexus nerves.

When babies have this condition, they often require physiotherapy to help move their arms and hands. This can be costly and could take a long time to repair the nerve injury.

Claims for physiotherapy can be included in your child's compensation that will cover the costs of the treatment. It will also help provide any adaptive equipment that you require at home or school.

We can consult with a variety of experts to analyze the situation which could include an Obstetrician, Midwife, a Pediatrician, and perhaps an Orthopaedic or Plastic Surgeon surgeon. If we believe that the hospital is not performing their obligation to care, we will invite them to take the responsibility and accept an agreement. If they fail to do this we will prepare for trial.

Occupational therapy

Occupational therapy for Erb's palsy is a way of helping patients learn how to perform everyday tasks, like dressing, bathing and eating, as well as playing. This therapy can help children regain their strength and palsy improve their living conditions. It also teaches parents how to carry and hold their child to ensure that they do not cause more injuries.

Erb's palsy is caused by damage to the brachial-plexus nerve cluster that controls movement in the shoulder and arm. This kind of injury is commonplace during difficult deliveries, especially when babies' shoulders become stuck in the birth canal (shoulder dystocia). Doctors might use a lot of force to lift the baby out of the womb. This could cause damage or stretch the nerves.

An experienced Erb's palsy lawyer can assist families to obtain the amount they need to pay for their child's needs. A successful claim can pay for medical expenses, critical adaptive equipment, and rehabilitation services.

Loss of wages

Many people with erb's palsy have a limited use of their affected arm, which could impact their career prospects in the future. Compensation for injuries to the brachial plexus can help families pay for treatment and surgery.

Children with erb's palsy will likely need a series of procedures, including tendon transfers or nerve grafts to improve hand and arm function. These procedures are costly and won't always allow full recovery.

A successful case could secure compensation for hospital and medical expenses, rehabilitation costs, future and past lost wages as well as the pain and suffering. A lawyer can make a strong claim against negligence and injury to obtain the compensation that you deserve.

It is advisable to consult with an experienced erb's palsy lawyer as soon as you can. They can make sure that the statute of limitation for filing an claim is not running out and that all forms have been completed correctly. They can also provide expert legal advice as well as represent you in negotiations for settlement or a trial.

Suffering and pain

If a child is injured in the brachial plexus, they may experience varying levels of pain. This could include a high-pitched scream that becomes louder when touched on the arm, shoulder or neck. A lack of sensation in the hands and arm is also a common manifestation. You can test this by placing objects into the child's hand and examine their grip.

This condition is caused when a baby's delicate nerves are damaged during the birth. Most often, it is caused by excessive force being applied to the head and shoulder during the birth of a breech. It can also happen due to shoulder dystocia. It is a medical emergency where the child's shoulders get stuck during labour.

If a child suffered an injury to the brachial plexus, and it is believed that the cause was caused by a doctor's negligence, they can claim compensation for their injuries. This includes the cost of past, present and future medical expenses. This may also include physiotherapy costs as well as other rehabilitation costs.