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Erb’s Palsy, also known as Erb’s Paralysis, is a common medical malpractice injury that occurs during childbirth. It involves injury to the brachial plexis and can result in complete or partial paralysis of the baby’s effected shoulder, arm and hand. If your child suffered Erb’s Palsy injuries during childbirth you may be entitled to medical benefits and financial compensation. Consult with a birth injury lawyer immediately to discuss your rights.
Causes Of Erb’s Paralysis Injuries During Childbirth
It is important to note that Erb’s Palsy injuries, unlike many other birth injuries, are preventable. Erb’s Palsy is caused by excessive traction, or trauma during birth. This can be caused by the baby getting stuck in the birth canal during childbirth. This most often occurs when the baby’s shoulder gets stuck on the mother’s pubic bone.
As a result, larger than average babies are at a greater risk for Erb’s Palsy injuries. There are certain risk factors a woman exhibits during pregnancy that can prove she is at a higher risk as well. Some of these include:
- Obesity in the mother
- Diabetes
- History of difficult births
- History of mother giving birth to large babies
- History of necessary Cesarean section (C-Section) birth
- Excessive gestational period
It is the responsibility of your OB-GYN doctor to identify the mother and child’s risk for Erbs Palsy. If they fail to do this, and your baby suffers Erb’s Palsy or shoulder dystocia injuries, you may be able to seek legal recourse in the form of a medical malpractice lawsuit.
How a Baltimore Erb’s Palsy Attorney Can Help You
A child with a birth injury rarely ever recovers fully and leads a normal, productive life. Due to the negligence of the doctor, or hospital staff, your child will be cheated out of a high quality of life before their life even begins. In addition, the costs associated with treating birth injuries can be staggering as multiple surgeries, lifelong medical treatment and therapy are necessary.
All of these issues, and others, may entitle you and your baby to benefits and financial compensation. Let us fight for what you deserve by identifying all liable parties and making them accountable legally. We are dedicated trial lawyers, and we will, should a settlement be unobtainable, fight for your rights in the courtroom by escalating your case as necessary.
Contact a Delaware Erb’s Palsy Lawyer
Contact Shelsby & Leoni, P.A. to discuss filing your claim. We will determine the true value of your medical malpractice claim and fight for the compensation you deserve.
