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

Erb's Palsy is a result of an injury to the nerve network in the arm, shoulder and hand. This can lead to paralysis, as well as other problems.

Medical negligence can lead to this birth injury. It can result in an uneasy or rushed birth particularly when the baby's shoulders get stuck during labor.

Causes

In rare instances there are occasions when things be a mess. If your child was born with a disability caused by medical negligence, like Erb's palsy, Hudgell Solicitors can help you seek compensation for the ongoing suffering.

Erb's palsy is a weakness that causes paralysis of various degrees in the shoulder and arm, affecting the brachial plexus nerves. These nerves are responsible for transmitting electrical signals to muscles to allow them to move. Injuries to the brachial nerve may result in the inability to grasp and move the affected hand.

There are several causes of Erb's palsy. It can be caused by shoulder dystocia which is a complication of labour that happens when the baby's head is stuck above the mother's pubic bone. It can happen more frequently with certain risk factors such as gestational diabetes or the size of a baby or infant. Shoulder dystocia can be a medical emergency. It is important for doctors to be aware of this and know what to do to avoid complications. It can also be caused by the use of forceps or the use of a vacuum extractor during labor or through an emergency Cesarean section.

Symptoms

Symptoms of Erb's palsy are a lack of movement in the affected arm or hand and a weak grip strength. The symptoms usually manifest between six and twelve months after birth.

The brachialplexus nerve system which runs from the spine to both sides of the neck. It regulates movement and sensation of the fingers, arms and hand. If they are damaged, these nerves can cause weakness or partial paralysis of the affected arm and hand.

It's often caused by an error in medical care during childbirth, for example an unintentional pull by a doctor to release the baby's head (shoulder dystocia). It can be caused by a traumatic birth, especially if the infant is placed in a 'waiter's point position, which causes strain on the C5-C6 nerves in the upper trunk which are part of the brachial.

The majority of infants who suffer from an injury from a stretch will recover within six to 12 months. However some cases are so severe that they require surgical intervention to repair the nerves damaged. If the nerves that are damaged are not treated, the child may be left with an ongoing disability that impacts their ability to move and use their arm.

Diagnosis

For children with Erb's Palsy there are a number of treatments to reduce the effects, however the injury can never be fully repaired. Some infants have a significant disability, and are unable to move their arm, hand or fingers.

The damage to the brachial-plexus which is the nerve that innervates the upper limb muscles, with the exception of the trapezius results in symptoms. The injury usually affects the upper trunks of nerves C5 and C6. Infrequently, it can also affect C7. This causes the classic sign of Erb's palsy the waiter's tip hand that is unable to pronate or stretch the forearm. In some cases the nerves are injured and cause Horner's Syndrome, a pupil that is drooping and a chin that is constricted.

It is possible to make an action for medical negligence during the birth that causes a child suffering from Erb's Palsy. This is because the condition is typically caused when excessive force is applied to the baby during birth. This includes using vacuum extraction (ventouse) or forceps in a way that is not properly. It can also mean the doctor not controlling shoulder dystocia properly, or deciding to do an breech or vaginal birth when a more conventional caesarean delivery would be more appropriate.

Treatment

The nerves that make up the brachial plexus control movements and sensations in the hand and arm. When a baby is diagnosed as having Erb's Palsy, it signifies that the nerves are injured. The majority of babies recover within 6 to 12 months but some are left with a permanent disability affecting movement and sensation in their arm.

Physical therapy is utilized to improve the range of motion. This can be done in many ways, including stretching exercises that are passive and. A physiotherapist can also suggest an extension splint specifically designed to ease movement and help prevent stiffness. In the most severe cases, a nerve graft may be needed to reconstruct damaged nerves.

A claim for compensation could help a child suffering from an Erb's Palsy injury live their life to the fullest and have access to essential equipment, care, education and assistance. If you think that your child's illness was caused by a medical mistake during their birth, you could be able to make an Erb's Palsy claim for damages in the form of money.

Compensation

A successful lawsuit can award families financial compensation that will help pay for their child's treatment. It may also give them an appreciation for justice and draw attention to medical professionals that could have prevented a brachial plexus injury.

Erb's palsy lawsuit settlements can help cover the cost of physiotherapy treatments for your child as well as other equipment and treatments to support their condition. You may also be able to receive compensation for any loss of income or earnings due to the impairment of your child.

If your child has been diagnosed with Erb's palsy and you believe that medical negligence played a role, it is important to contact an experienced Erb's palsy lawyer whenever you can. They will be able to provide advice on how to proceed and make sure that all paperwork is filed on time. This will ensure you have the best chances of getting compensation. Our team of specialized erb's palsy lawyers can help you get the maximum amount of compensation you are entitled to. This will help you pay for the long-term expenses of your child's handicap and ensure that they have everything they need to live a happy, healthy life.

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