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Hudgell Solicitors Can Help You Make an Erb's Palsy Claim
Erb's palsy is damage to the nerve system in the arm, shoulder and hand. This can result in paralysis as well as other issues.
This birth injury can be the result of medical negligence. This birth injury is typically related to a difficult or premature delivery.
Causes
In rare instances it is possible for things to go wrong. If your child was born with a disability that was caused by medical negligence, such as Erb's palsy, Hudgell Solicitors can help you claim compensation for their ongoing suffering.
Erb's palsy can be described as a weakness or paralysis of various degrees in the shoulder and arm, affecting the brachial plexus nerves. These nerves transmit electrical messages to the muscles to allow them move. Injuries to the brachial nerve can result in an inability to grip and move the hand that is affected.
Erb's Palsy can be caused by a range of causes. It is often caused by shoulder dystocia as a result of labour that occurs when the baby's head gets stuck above the pubic bone of the mother's. This can be more common when there are certain risk factors, like gestational diabetes, and an infant or baby who is too large. Shoulder dystocia is a medical emergency and it is important that doctors are aware of this and understand how to respond quickly in order to avoid complications for the baby. It could also occur by forceps, vacuum extractors, or have an emergency Cesarean.
Signs and symptoms
Symptoms of Erb's palsy include a lack of movement in the affected arm or hand and weak grip strength. The symptoms usually manifest about six to twelve months following the birth.
The brachial plexus is a system of nerves that runs from the spine and down both sides of the neck, managing movements and sensations in the arm, hand and fingers. If they are damaged, these nerves can cause weakness or partial paralysis of the affected arm and hand.
It's typically caused by the medical error that occurs during childbirth, like the doctor pulling too hard to release the baby's head (shoulder dystocia). It can also occur when the baby is placed in the 'waiter tip' position during delivery that puts stress on the upper-trunk C5-C6 nervous system, which is part of the Brachial Plexus.
Most infants who suffer an injury from a stretch will recover in six to 12 months. However there are cases that are so severe that they require surgery to repair the damaged nerves. If the nerves affected are not treated, a child could have a permanent disability that affects their ability to move their arm.
Diagnosis
For children who suffer from Erb's Palsy there are a number of treatments that can reduce the effects, however the injury will never be fully healed. A few infants suffer from significant disability and are unable move their arm, hand or fingers.
The symptoms are caused by a trauma to the brachial plexus which innervates all the muscles of the upper limb with the exception for the trapezius. The injury usually affects the upper trunk of nerves C5 and C6 and less frequently affects C7. The result is the classic Erb's-Palsy sign, a waiter tip-like hand that cannot pronate or bend the forearm. In a few cases, nerves damaged may also result in Horner syndrome. This is characterized by pupils that are drooping as well as a tightened face.
It is possible to bring a claim for medical negligence in a birth that leads to a child suffering with Erb's Palsy. This is because the condition can be caused by excessive force being applied to the baby during delivery. This can be caused by using a 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 give birth via a breech or vaginal birth in a situation where a caesarean birth would have been more suitable.
Treatment
The nerves of the brachialplexus control the movement and feel of the hands and arms. If a baby is diagnosed with Erb's spalsy, this means the nerves have been injured. The majority of babies recover within 6 to 12 months however some are left with an indefinite disability that limits movement and sensation in their arm.
Treatment is focused on physical therapy, which is designed to improve the range of motion of the injured arm. This can be achieved in different ways, such as stretching exercises, as well as passive exercises. A physiotherapist may also recommend an extension splint, which can aid in movement and reduce stiffness. In severe cases, a nerve graft could be required to repair damaged nerves.
A claim for compensation could help a child with an Erb's Palsy injury live their life to the fullest and access essential equipment, care, education and assistance. If you think that your child's condition was caused by a medical mistake during their birth, you could be able to file an erb's palsy lawsuits Palsy claim for monetary damages.
Compensation
A successful lawsuit may award families financial compensation for the care they have given their child. It could also provide them with a an understanding of justice and bring attention to medical professionals who could have prevented a brachial-plexus injury.
Settlements for lawsuits involving Erb's palsy will pay for physiotherapy in addition to any other treatments or equipment that are required to treat your child's disability. They can also compensate you for any loss of earnings or income due to the disability of your child.
You should contact an Erb's palsy lawyer right away if you suspect that medical negligence may have been involved. They can assist you in the most effective way to proceed and make sure that all the necessary paperwork is filed before any deadlines end. This will ensure you have the best chance of getting compensation. Our team of experts from Erb's-Palsy will assist you in getting the maximum amount of compensation to which you are entitled. This can help you deal with the long-term costs of your child's disabilities and make sure that they have everything they need to live a full, happy and healthy life.
Erb's palsy is damage to the nerve system in the arm, shoulder and hand. This can result in paralysis as well as other issues.
This birth injury can be the result of medical negligence. This birth injury is typically related to a difficult or premature delivery.
Causes
In rare instances it is possible for things to go wrong. If your child was born with a disability that was caused by medical negligence, such as Erb's palsy, Hudgell Solicitors can help you claim compensation for their ongoing suffering.
Erb's palsy can be described as a weakness or paralysis of various degrees in the shoulder and arm, affecting the brachial plexus nerves. These nerves transmit electrical messages to the muscles to allow them move. Injuries to the brachial nerve can result in an inability to grip and move the hand that is affected.
Erb's Palsy can be caused by a range of causes. It is often caused by shoulder dystocia as a result of labour that occurs when the baby's head gets stuck above the pubic bone of the mother's. This can be more common when there are certain risk factors, like gestational diabetes, and an infant or baby who is too large. Shoulder dystocia is a medical emergency and it is important that doctors are aware of this and understand how to respond quickly in order to avoid complications for the baby. It could also occur by forceps, vacuum extractors, or have an emergency Cesarean.
Signs and symptoms
Symptoms of Erb's palsy include a lack of movement in the affected arm or hand and weak grip strength. The symptoms usually manifest about six to twelve months following the birth.
The brachial plexus is a system of nerves that runs from the spine and down both sides of the neck, managing movements and sensations in the arm, hand and fingers. If they are damaged, these nerves can cause weakness or partial paralysis of the affected arm and hand.
It's typically caused by the medical error that occurs during childbirth, like the doctor pulling too hard to release the baby's head (shoulder dystocia). It can also occur when the baby is placed in the 'waiter tip' position during delivery that puts stress on the upper-trunk C5-C6 nervous system, which is part of the Brachial Plexus.
Most infants who suffer an injury from a stretch will recover in six to 12 months. However there are cases that are so severe that they require surgery to repair the damaged nerves. If the nerves affected are not treated, a child could have a permanent disability that affects their ability to move their arm.
Diagnosis
For children who suffer from Erb's Palsy there are a number of treatments that can reduce the effects, however the injury will never be fully healed. A few infants suffer from significant disability and are unable move their arm, hand or fingers.
The symptoms are caused by a trauma to the brachial plexus which innervates all the muscles of the upper limb with the exception for the trapezius. The injury usually affects the upper trunk of nerves C5 and C6 and less frequently affects C7. The result is the classic Erb's-Palsy sign, a waiter tip-like hand that cannot pronate or bend the forearm. In a few cases, nerves damaged may also result in Horner syndrome. This is characterized by pupils that are drooping as well as a tightened face.
It is possible to bring a claim for medical negligence in a birth that leads to a child suffering with Erb's Palsy. This is because the condition can be caused by excessive force being applied to the baby during delivery. This can be caused by using a 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 give birth via a breech or vaginal birth in a situation where a caesarean birth would have been more suitable.
Treatment
The nerves of the brachialplexus control the movement and feel of the hands and arms. If a baby is diagnosed with Erb's spalsy, this means the nerves have been injured. The majority of babies recover within 6 to 12 months however some are left with an indefinite disability that limits movement and sensation in their arm.
Treatment is focused on physical therapy, which is designed to improve the range of motion of the injured arm. This can be achieved in different ways, such as stretching exercises, as well as passive exercises. A physiotherapist may also recommend an extension splint, which can aid in movement and reduce stiffness. In severe cases, a nerve graft could be required to repair damaged nerves.
A claim for compensation could help a child with an Erb's Palsy injury live their life to the fullest and access essential equipment, care, education and assistance. If you think that your child's condition was caused by a medical mistake during their birth, you could be able to file an erb's palsy lawsuits Palsy claim for monetary damages.
Compensation
A successful lawsuit may award families financial compensation for the care they have given their child. It could also provide them with a an understanding of justice and bring attention to medical professionals who could have prevented a brachial-plexus injury.
Settlements for lawsuits involving Erb's palsy will pay for physiotherapy in addition to any other treatments or equipment that are required to treat your child's disability. They can also compensate you for any loss of earnings or income due to the disability of your child.
You should contact an Erb's palsy lawyer right away if you suspect that medical negligence may have been involved. They can assist you in the most effective way to proceed and make sure that all the necessary paperwork is filed before any deadlines end. This will ensure you have the best chance of getting compensation. Our team of experts from Erb's-Palsy will assist you in getting the maximum amount of compensation to which you are entitled. This can help you deal with the long-term costs of your child's disabilities and make sure that they have everything they need to live a full, happy and healthy life.
