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What is Erb's Palsy?
Information Provided by an Erb's Palsy Lawyer
Erb's palsy is the most common type of brachial plexus injury. The brachial plexus, a nerve network, signals the hand, shoulder, and arm to perform functions. When this network is injured, the patient can lose some or all use of his or her hand, arm, or shoulder to paralysis. Up to 90 percent of cases of Erb's palsy heal on their own within the baby's first year, but the remaining 10 percent require extensive therapy.
In most cases of Erb's palsy, physician malpractice, negligence, or error is to blame. For example, during birth a child's shoulder may get trapped under his or her mother's pelvic bone. If the attending physician fails to act quickly, the sensitive brachial plexus can stretch and even tear, resulting in severe nerve damage. Ideally, though, the physician should prevent such potential problems from occurring in the first place. At Cappolino Dodd Krebs LLP, each Erb's palsy lawyer understands the intricacies of these types of medical malpractice cases. An Erb's palsy attorney can assist residents of cities throughout the state.
If your child has developed Erb's palsy, physician malpractice, negligence, or error, might be the cause. Please contact an Erb's palsy attorney at our firm immediately so that we may advise you of your legal rights and get your family the financial compensation to which it is entitled.
For more information on Erb's palsy and cerebral palsy, contact a birth trauma attorney at our law firm. |
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