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

Erb's palsy is an injury to the network of nerves in the shoulder, arm and hand. This can lead to paralysis and other issues.

This birth injury can be the result of medical negligence. It can be linked to the birth process being rushed or difficult, especially when the baby's shoulders are stuck during labor.

Causes

In rare circumstances there are occasions when things be a mess. Hudgell Solicitors will assist you in the event that your child suffers a disability caused by medical negligence, such as Erb’s palsy.

Erb's Palsy is a weakness with varying degrees of paralysis in the shoulder and arms that affects the brachial nerves. These nerves transmit electrical signals to muscles in order to enable them to move. The brachialplexus is abrasion that can cause the hand to be unable to move and grip the hand affected.

There are several causes of Erb's palsy. It is often caused by shoulder dystocia an complication of labour that occurs when the baby's skull gets stuck above the mother's pubic bone. It is more frequent with certain risk factors, including gestational diabetes and an infant or child who is large. Shoulder dystocia is an emergency medical condition. It is essential for doctors to be aware of this and be aware of what to do to prevent complications. It can also occur by forceps, vacuum extractors or have an emergency Cesarean.

Symptoms

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

The brachialplexus nerve system that runs from the spine to both sides of the neck. It controls movement and sensation of the fingers, arms and hand. If they become damaged, the nerves could cause weakness or partial paralysis of the affected hand and arm.

It's usually caused by the medical error that occurs during childbirth, like a doctor pulling too hard to free the baby's head (shoulder dystocia). It could also result from a violent birth when the baby is held in a 'waiter's tippy position, which puts tension on the C5-C6 upper trunk nerves that are part of the brachial.

The majority of infants who suffer from a stretch injury will recover within six to 12 months. However, some cases are so severe that they require surgery to repair the nerves damaged. If the damaged nerves are not treated the child may suffer permanent disabilities that limit their ability to move their arm.

Diagnosis

There are many treatments for children suffering from Erb's Palsy however, the damage cannot be fully repaired. Certain infants suffer from a significant disability and are unable move their hand, arm or fingers.

The symptoms are caused by an injury to the brachial plexus, which provides all the muscles of the upper limb, except for the trapezius. The injury is usually affecting the upper nerves C5 and C6 but less often affects C7. This results in the classic sign of Erb's palsy which is a type of waiter's hand that cannot pronate, or extend the forearm. In some cases the injured nerves can also cause Horner's Syndrome, a drooping of the pupil and a chin that is constricted.

You can sue for medical negligence when your child is suffering from Erb's Palsy due to the birth. This is because this condition is usually caused by excessive force placed on the baby during the birth process. This can result from using forceps or ventouse (vacuum extraction) in a way that is not correct. It can also include the doctor not controlling shoulder dystocia properly, or deciding to give birth via an breech or vaginal birth in a situation where a caesarean birth would be more appropriate.

Treatment

The nerves of the brachial system control movement and feel in the hand and arm. If a baby's diagnosis is as having the condition Erb's - it indicates that the nerves are damaged. The majority of babies recover within 6 to 12 months however some are left with permanent disabilities that limit the movement and sensation of their arm.

Physical therapy can be used to increase range of motion. Stretching and passive exercises can be used to achieve this. A physiotherapist could also recommend an extension splint, which can aid in movement and reduce stiffness. In severe cases, a graft of nerves may be needed to reconstruct damaged nerves.

A compensation claim can assist a child with Erb's Palsy live life to the fullest and gain access to essential equipment education, medical care, and other. If you suspect that your child's illness was caused by a medical mistake at birth, you might be able to claim an Erb's Palsy claim for financial damages.

Compensation

A successful lawsuit can award families financial compensation for the care they have given their child. It may also give them an understanding of justice and bring attention to medical professionals who could have prevented a brachial-plexus injury.

Settlements from the Erb's Palsy lawsuits will help pay for the costs of physiotherapy sessions for your child as well as other treatments and equipment required to treat their condition. You could also be compensated for any lost income or earnings resulting from the disability of your child.

If your child has been diagnosed with Erb's palsy and you believe that medical negligence may have been the reason in this, it is imperative to reach out to an experienced Erb's palsy lawyer whenever you can. They can advise you on the best way to move forward and ensure that all paperwork is filed prior to when any deadlines run out. This increases the chances of obtaining compensation. Our team of specialized erb's palsy lawyers can help you obtain the maximum amount of compensation that you are entitled to. This will help you pay for the long-term costs of your child's disability and make sure that they have everything they need to lead a fulfilled life.

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