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

Erb's palsy is caused by damage to the nerve network in the shoulder, arm and hand. This can lead to paralysis and other issues.

This birth injury can be the result of medical negligence. This birth injury is typically caused by a difficult or premature delivery.

Causes

On rare occasions it is possible for things to be a mess. Hudgell Solicitors can help should your child suffer from a disability that was brought on by medical malpractice such as Erb's Palsy.

Erb's Palsy is a weakness that can be varying in severity or even paralysis of the shoulder and arms, affecting the brachial nerves. These nerves transmit electrical messages to the muscles in order to enable them to move. Damage to the brachial tract can cause an inability to grasp and move the hand that is affected.

Erb's Palsy can be caused by a variety of causes. It is often caused by shoulder dystocia an complication of labour that occurs when the baby's head is stuck above the pubic bone of the mother's. This is more likely with certain risk factors such as gestational diabetes or an infant or baby who is too large. Shoulder dystocia is a medical emergency. It is important for doctors to be aware of this and be aware of what to do to prevent 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.

Symptoms

Erb's Palsy is characterised by a lack of movement of the hand or arm affected, as well as a weak grip. Typically, the symptoms show between six and 12 months after birth.

The brachialplexus is an intricate network of nerves that runs from the spine to both sides of the neck, managing sensation and movement in the hand, arm and fingers. When these nerves are damaged, they could cause weakness or partial paralysis of the affected arm and/or hand.

It's often caused by an error made by a doctor during childbirth, like a doctor pulling too hard to free the baby's head (shoulder dystocia). It could also result from a violent delivery when the infant is held in a 'waiter's tips' position, which causes strain on the C5-C6 nerves of the upper trunk that form part of the brachial system.

The majority of infants who suffer injuries to their limbs recover within six to twelve months in most cases, with the exception of cases that are severe enough to require surgical intervention with a nerve graft to repair the injured nerves. If the damaged nerves are not repaired, then the child may be left with an indefinite disability that affects their ability to move and use their arm.

Diagnosis

For children with Erb's Palsy there are a number of treatments that can reduce the effects but the injury cannot be completely repaired. A few infants suffer from significant disability, and are unable to move their arm, hand or fingers.

The symptoms are caused by an injury to the brachial nerve plexus that provides all the muscles of the upper limb, except for the trapezius. The injury is usually to the upper branches of nerves C5 or C6. Less frequently, it can also affect C7. The result is the classic Erb's palsy sign, a waiter tip-like hand that is unable to pronate nor stretch the forearm. In some instances, injured nerves can also cause Horner's syndrome, a pupil that is drooping and a constricted chin.

It is possible to make an action for medical negligence in the birth process that results in the child being diagnosed with Erb's Palsy. This is because the condition can be caused when excessive force is applied to the baby during birth. This can include using forceps or a ventouse (vacuum extraction) in a way that is not correct. This could be a result of a doctor who fails to control shoulder dystocia correctly, or decides to give birth via a vaginal or breech birth when a caesarean birth would be more appropriate.

Treatment

The brachialplexus's nerves control sensation and movement in the arm and hands. If a baby is identified with erb's palsy lawsuits Palsy it indicates that the nerves have been injured. The majority of babies recover within 6 to 12 months however some suffer from permanent disabilities that limit movement and sensation in their arm.

The treatment is centered around physical therapy that aims to improve the range of motion of the injured arm. This can be achieved in a variety of ways including stretching exercises that are passive and. A physiotherapist could also recommend an extension splint to help with movement and prevent stiffness. In the most severe cases, a nerve transplant may be needed to reconstruct damaged nerves.

A claim for compensation could help a child with an Erb's Palsy injury live life to the fullest extent and access essential equipment, medical care, and assistance. If you think your child's Erb's Palsy was caused by an error in medical treatment during their birth, then you could be eligible to make a claim for monetary damages.

Compensation

A successful lawsuit could award families financial compensation to fund their child's medical treatment. It could also provide them with a the feeling of justice and draw attention to medical professionals who could have prevented a brachial plexus injury.

Settlements from the Erb's Palsy lawsuits can be used to pay for the costs of physiotherapy sessions for your child in addition to other equipment and treatments to help their condition. You could also receive compensation for any lost income or earnings due to the impairment of your child.

You should seek out an Erb's Palsy lawyer immediately if you suspect that medical negligence may have been involved. They will be able to advise you on the most effective way to proceed and ensure that all required paperwork is filed before any deadlines run out. This increases your chances of obtaining compensation. Our team of experts from Erb's-Palsy will assist you in getting the maximum compensation you are entitled to. This will help you pay for the long-term cost of your child's disability and make sure that they are provided with everything they need to live a fulfilling life.

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