Erb's Palsy Litigation

Children suffering from Erb's 'Pasty' can receive compensation for future medical bills and treatments. These funds can also assist families cope with the emotional trauma that comes from this birth injury.

Your lawyer will look over your medical documents and determine what your case is worth. They will then file the lawsuit and give defendants 30 days to respond.

Medical Records

If a child has Erb's palsy, it could be devastating for the family. The condition can cause swelling and pain that can make it difficult for a child to complete basic tasks such as playing sports or putting on their shirt. A lawsuit filed by a skilled Erb's palsy lawyer can assist families recover compensation for their losses.

The first step in filing the medical malpractice claim is to collect evidence of negligence. This includes medical records as well as witness statements. Your attorney will review these documents and may need to consult with experts in obstetrics as well as anesthesia and orthopedic surgery. Experts will offer their opinion on whether your child's Erb's syndrome was the result of the error of a doctor or due to natural causes.

Erb's Palsy can be caused by many factors. The most frequent cause is when a doctor applies too much force during labor and delivery. This can stretch or tear the brachial plexus nerves, lawsuit leading to the condition. Fortunately, there are specific techniques that physicians can employ to prevent this from happening. If your child has been diagnosed with this birth injury, it is important to consult a lawyer right away to file a lawsuit. The compensation you receive from a successful lawsuit can be used to pay your child's medical bills and other costs related to the injury. This will ease your child's financial burden and enhance the quality of their life.

Expert witness reports

A medical professional is required to look over your Erb's case and give a final opinion on the cause of the injury, and whether it was caused by negligence of a physician. The expert will also help you determine the severity of your injuries and how they may impact your future.

Erb's Palsy is caused by an injury from birth to the brachial plexus. It is more prevalent in vaginal births, but can occur during C-sections. The injury usually occurs when doctors have to move the baby's shoulders in order to facilitate the delivery. The process can pull or tear the nerves in the armpit, causing permanent damage.

In some cases the injury can be corrected with surgery, but it could still cause issues. Children who suffer from this condition may not be able to use their arms or raise their hands. This could impact their health, especially if they are unable to participate in sports or carry out everyday tasks. Certain people may benefit from muscle transfer surgery where surgeons insert stronger muscles or tendons to help support weaker ones.

Your lawyer will gather as much evidence as you can and send it to the lawyers of the defendants. The defendants have 30 days to respond. After that the court will then schedule your Erb's Palsy lawsuit for trial.

Documentation

Erb's palsy lawsuits help families get compensation for injuries to their children. In addition, they can prevent future medical errors by holding the responsible parties accountable. Our lawyers have the expertise and resources to fully examine your child's case and determine whether a medical professional's negligence led to his or her brachial plexus injury.

Erb's Palsy is often caused by a doctor who pulls too hard on the baby's neck, head, or shoulders during the delivery. This could be due to the improper use of forceps or vacuum extractors as well as a long labor which results in stress on a baby's shoulders and head or shoulder dystocia.

Some children with Erb's Palsy recover completely and will be capable of moving their arms in a normal way. Some babies are permanently affected by nerve damage, and may be disabled for the rest their lives. Fortunately, the majority cases of Erb's syndrome are preventable and a result of medical mistakes during labor and delivery.

After the medical records and other evidence have been collected, our attorneys will file a lawsuit against the defendants, which are typically the hospital or doctor involved in your child's birth. After the lawsuit is filed, the process of discovery will begin. This includes depositions and additional medical records. Expert opinions are also available. Most Erb's palsy lawsuits end with a settlement, but we're prepared to take your case all the way through trial if necessary.

Trial preparation

The final step to pursue compensation for injuries to the brachial plexus suffered by children is to present evidence before a judge or jury. Your Erb's Palsy lawyer will try to prove that the healthcare provider failed to be reasonable in a particular set of circumstances. The attorneys representing the defendant will try to convince a jury or judge that they were able to act in a reasonable manner.

Typically, the parties will reach a settlement before trial. This is done to satisfy the needs of both parties and bring the lawsuit to a close. The plaintiffs will receive a lump sum of money and the lawsuit will end. The amount of money awarded is based on the severity the injury and the amount of medical care is required in the future.

Families with children who have brachial-plexus injuries are often unable to pay for the costs. Financial compensation from an Erb's palsy lawsuit can aid families in paying for the costs they may incur for treating their children's condition. It could also help cover the loss of earnings, if the injury affects a child's future ability to work. It can also assist in easing the physical and emotional strain of living with an injury that has an impact that is profound on the life of a child. An experienced family lawyer who has experience with Erb's Syndrome can help families get the damages they are entitled to.