Compensation For Erb's Palsy

A settlement is the amount of money paid by the hospital to the family when they demonstrate that the injuries suffered by their child resulted from substandard treatment. Our lawyers are experts in negotiating an agreement that will cover future medical costs and damages for your child.

Erb's Palsy can be caused by birth injuries to the brachial nerves. These nerves control the movement and sensation of the arm.

Medical expenses

Many families with children with the disorder are faced with the burden of medical bills. This can create stress for families and may affect their quality of life. A successful lawsuit could alleviate the financial burden this situation has imposed on a family.

The money you collect from your child's palsy settlement could cover a range of costs including the cost of home treatment, special equipment and other medical expenses. You could be eligible for compensation for the expense of physiotherapy or lawsuit other types of rehabilitation therapy.

Your lawyer will work to establish the amount your child's treatment will cost them throughout their lifetime. It will be determined by the expected medical needs of your child as well as the severity of their injuries. Most cases settle with settlement instead of going to trial. Families can receive compensation sooner and avoid the possibility of an appeal being made against a trial verdict.

Adaptive equipment

Children suffering from Erb's Palsy require equipment to assist them with their daily activities. This equipment may include adaptive equipment, such as cutting boards and knob turners that operate ovens, cupboard doors and other appliances, as well as car seat extensions that allow the child to sit farther forward in the car.

Certain cases of Erb's palsy can be caused by nurses and doctors who put too much pressure during the delivery of infants. The pressure that is applied to the infant can cause damage to the brachial nerves of the infant. This can happen when the baby is in the breech position or if the doctor uses vacuum extractors or forceps to aid in a difficult birth.

A seasoned medical malpractice attorney will determine if a doctor's negligence is responsible for your child's health condition. If this is the case, your legal team will bring a lawsuit against the defendant. In many cases, the defendant will prefer to settle out of court, rather than going to trial, which could take time and lawsuit cost money.

Physiotherapy

Also called shoulder dystocia, Erb's Palsy can happen due to traumatized childbirth, in which a baby's shoulders become tangled during delivery (shoulder dystocia). The injury affects C5-C6 brachial plexus nerves.

When babies are affected by this disorder, they frequently require physiotherapy to help move their arms and hands. It can be expensive and can take many years to heal the nerve injury.

The cost of physiotherapy claims could be included in your child's compensation payout, which will cover expenses associated with the treatment. It will also help provide any adaptive equipment that you require at home or at school.

We can engage with a variety of experts to assess the situation which could include an Obstetrician, Midwife, a Pediatrician, and possibly an Orthopaedic surgeon or Plastic surgeon. If we believe that the hospital has failed to fulfill its obligations to care, then we will invite them accept responsibility and negotiate a settlement. If they fail to do so, we will prepare for trial.

Occupational Therapy

Erb's Occupational Therapy focuses on helping patients accomplish daily tasks such as dressing and bathing as well as eating and playing. This therapy can help children gain strength and improve their life quality. It also teaches parents how to hold and carry their child in a way that they do not cause more injuries.

Erb's palsy is caused due to damage to the brachial nerve plexus cluster which regulates movement of the arm and shoulder. This injury is common when labor is difficult, particularly when the baby's shoulders get stuck in the birth canal (shoulder dystocia). Doctors may use excessive force to lift the baby out of the womb. This can hurt or stretch nerves.

An experienced attorney for Erb's palsy can assist families with obtaining the compensation they need to cover their child's medical expenses. A successful claim can pay for medical expenses, essential adaptive equipment, and rehabilitation services.

Loss of wages

Many people suffering from erb's palsy are incapable of using their affected arm, which could hinder their chances of employment. Compensation for injury to the brachial nerve can aid families in paying for treatments and surgeries.

Children with erb's syphilis might require a series of procedures to improve their arm or hand function, for example, nerve transfers or tendon grafts. These can be costly and don't always allow full recovery.

A successful claim could secure compensation for hospital and medical costs, rehabilitation costs, lost wages in the past and the future, and pain and suffering. A lawyer will be able make a strong case for negligence and injury to win you the amount you are due.

Consult an experienced erb’s palsy attorney as soon as you can. They can ensure that the time frame for filing a claim doesn't run out and that all paperwork is filled out correctly. They can also provide legal advice and assist you during negotiations or trial.

Suffering and pain

If a child is injured in the brachial nerve, they may suffer from different levels of pain. It could be accompanied by a high-pitched cry that gets louder when you touch on the arm, shoulder or neck. The lack of feeling in the arm and hand is another common symptom. This can be checked by placing objects in the hands of the child and test their grip strength.

This condition occurs when a baby's delicate nerves get injured at 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 occur when there is shoulder dystocia. It is a medical issue where the shoulders of a child become stuck during labor.

If it is believed that the negligence of a doctor contributed to causing a child's injury to the brachialplexus, they may be entitled to compensation. This can include past, current and future medical costs. It also covers rehabilitation costs for physiotherapy as well as other therapies.