Erb's Palsy Compensation

You can receive compensation for erb's paralysis to help your child receive medical treatment as well as adaptive equipment, and an education that is of the highest standard. Our legal team is specialized and works with families to determine the cost of care of their child's injury.

Most birth injury cases are settled out of court to avoid costly jury trials. If a trial is required our lawyers will help you prepare your case to win.

Damages

Depending on the severity of the incident, the damages could be a combination of all medical expenses as well as projected future costs. These damages can include money paid for or to used for occupational and physical treatments, as well as any associated mental services.

Parents are also entitled to compensation for the loss of their child's enjoyment of life. The impact of Erb's Palsy on a child's life can be significant, both in their quality of life and on the entire family. In many instances, the disability can result in a substantial loss of future earnings.

Children suffering from Erb's 'Palsy' may require special equipment or an assistive devices that can help them move around and live as fully as they can. They might require ongoing support and therapy. Furthermore, their parents could be suffering from emotional stress as a result of the injury.

It is imperative to speak with a specialist birth injury lawyer the moment you realize that your child might have suffered an injury to the brachial plexus during labor and delivery. Your lawyer will review your case and gather evidence. This can include written reports of experts and statements of witnesses. After your legal team has gathered all of this information and has begun the process to settle out of court or take your case to trial.

Time Limits

If your child is diagnosed with erb's palsy, you can receive reimbursement for medical expenses or physical therapy, as well as other rehabilitation expenses. It is imperative to contact an Erb's Palsy Lawyer as soon as possible to ensure that your claim is filed within the timeframe of limitations in your state.

In the event of an award of compensation, if the lawsuit is successful, it may be awarded to cover medical expenses, hospital expenses loss of wages, pain and discomfort. Damages may also include reimbursement for equipment that your child requires to enhance the function of their shoulder or arm for example, an extension splint made of springs.

The leading reason for erb's palsy nerve damage is the use of force during an intricate delivery such as a breech or a baby that is large. This can cause the neck to stretch, damaging the brachial plexus nerves of one or both arms. Doctors should be able identify an exceptionally large infant or a breech-like position and, in these cases it is recommended to have a caesarean birth to avoid injuries in the delivery.

Other common causes of erb's spalsy injuries during birth include a doctor not realizing the need for a caesarean section in a larger infant or a breach pregnancy the failure to deliver a breech baby by C-section, or the use of a lot of force to remove the head during a vaginal birth. Many of these mistakes could have been prevented and families of children who suffer from erb's syndrome should think about filing claims for compensation.

Medical Costs

Infants who suffer an injury to their brachial plexus, which could lead to Erb's palsy, may feel discomfort, pain and loss of independence. In certain cases the injury can lead to ongoing physiotherapy or other rehabilitation needs including specialist equipment and home modifications, a compensation claim is possible.

An OB/GYN can be held responsible for the costs incurred in an Erb's palsy lawsuit if medical negligence or malpractice was a direct reason for the birth injury. It could be due to a failure to detect the condition in time to undergo the Cesarean to avoid the issue or excessive force used during labor and birth. This is a common occurrence in breech births. doctors may apply a lot pressure to the baby's head or shoulders.

Brachial plexus injuries that cause Erb's palsy can be very severe and affect a child for the rest of their lives. In some instances it is necessary to undergo long-term physiotherapy, occupational therapy and even surgery. It can be expensive and stressful for families. It is essential to seek an Erb's-Palsy settlement. The money can be used to cover the costs of treatment and allow families to concentrate on providing the best possible care for their child.

Attorney Fees

If you're a parent of an infant suffering from Erb's palsy, it's likely that your child will have to face the cost of medical bills for the rest of his life. Our lawyers will fight for the compensation that is needed to cover the costs associated with this birth injury. This includes your child's physical therapy or rehabilitative procedures, medications, and medical equipment. We can also help you recover compensation for the pain and suffering suffered by your child and their loss of enjoyment.

Newborns can develop Erb's palsy in the event that they are required to move too much during the birth process. This can occur in vaginal births or a C-section. It's also more frequent with breech deliveries and if the baby's shoulders are stuck in the birth canal, this can lead to shoulder dystocia.

If this happens, the doctor might need to apply excessive force to release the shoulders from the birth canal. This can cause strain or tear to the brachial plexus nerves causing Erb's palsy.

It is important that you start a lawsuit as soon as possible should your child be diagnosed with Erb's Palsy. In most cases, it is the best way to ensure you receive the financial compensation needed to pay for the treatment and care of your child. A skilled lawyer can make sure that your claim is submitted in a timely manner and that all documents are submitted to the court. Our legal team will also collect evidence and obtain experts' opinions to prove that the injuries sustained by your child resulted from negligence.