Compensation For Erb's Palsy

A settlement is a monetary amount paid to the family of the child by the hospital if it can be proven that care provided by the hospital was not adequate and caused their child's injuries. Our specialist lawyers will negotiate a settlement that covers future medical costs and damages for your child.

Erb's Palsy is an illness that is caused by birth trauma to the brachial plexus nerves. These nerves regulate movement and sensation of the arm.

Medical expenses

Many families with children who suffer from Erb's palsy find themselves paying medical bills for the treatment of their child's injury. This can cause a lot of stress and can affect the quality of life for families. A successful lawsuit may help relieve the financial burden that this situation has placed on a family.

The money you receive from the settlement you receive for your child's Erb's Palsy could cover a variety of expenses that include in-home care as well as specialized equipment. It could also cover other medical bills. You may be eligible for reimbursement for the costs of physiotherapy or other kinds of rehabilitation therapy.

Your lawyer will determine how much treatment for your child's needs throughout their life. This will depend on the expected medical needs of your child, as well as the severity of their injury. Most cases will result in settlement instead of going to trial. Families may receive compensation earlier and avoid the possibility of having to appeal against a trial decision.

Adaptive equipment

Children with Erb's Palsy need equipment to assist them in their daily activities. This equipment could include adaptive equipment, such as cutting boards knob turners for ovens, cupboard doors and other appliances, or car seat extensions that allow the child to sit farther forward in the car.

Some cases of Erb's palsy are caused by nurses or doctors who apply excessive pressure when delivering infants. The excessive pressure can cause damage to the infant's brachial nerves. This is the case when the infant is in a breech or a position where the doctor employs forceps or vacuum extractors to assist with a difficult delivery.

A medical malpractice lawyer will investigate the cause of a medical professional's negligence that led to your child's illness. If this is the situation your legal team will bring a lawsuit against the defendant. In many cases, a defendant will agree to a settlement outside of court, instead of going to trial. This could take some time and costs money.

Physiotherapy

Erb's Palsy, also known as shoulder dystocia (shoulder dystocia) is caused by traumatic birth. This happens when a baby's arms become stuck during birth. The injury affects C5-C6 brachial plexus nerves.

When babies have this condition, they typically need physiotherapy to help them move their hands and Erb's Palsy arms. It can be expensive and can take many years to heal the nerve damage.

The compensation award for your child will cover the cost of physiotherapy. This will also help pay for any adaptive equipment you need at home or at school.

We can consult with a range of experts to analyze the situation such as an Obstetrician Paediatrician, Midwife, and maybe a Plastic Surgeon and Orthopaedic Surgeon. If we believe that the hospital has failed to fulfill its duty of care, we will request that they accept responsibility and negotiate a settlement. If they refuse, we will prepare to go to trial.

Occupational Therapy

Occupational therapy for Erb's palsy is a way of helping patients learn how to carry out daily tasks like bathing, dressing and eating, as well as playing. This therapy can aid children in gaining strength and improve their quality of life. It can help parents learn to hold and carry their child safely without causing injuries.

Erb's syndrome is caused by damage to the brachial nerve plexus cluster, which controls movement in the shoulder and arm. This injury is common when labor is difficult, particularly when the baby's shoulders get stuck in the birth canal (shoulder dystocia). The doctor may employ excessive force or medical equipment to assist the baby out of the womb, stretching or damaging nerves.

An experienced Erb's palsy lawyer will assist families with the compensation they require to pay for the care of their child. A successful claim may cover medical expenses, adaptive equipment and rehabilitation services.

Lost wages

Many people with erb's palsy are unable to use their affected arm, which could affect their job prospects in the future. Brachial plexus injuries compensation can aid families in paying for treatment and surgery.

Children with erb's palsy will likely require a number of procedures, like nerve grafts or tendon transfers, to improve hand and arm function. These procedures can be costly and may not bring back full functionality.

A successful claim can result in compensation for hospital and medical expenses, rehabilitation costs, past and future loss of wages, and suffering. A lawyer will be able to present an argument that is strong against negligence and injury to secure you the compensation you deserve.

Contact an experienced erb's palsy attorney as soon as you can. They can ensure that the statute of limitations for filing a claim does not expire and that all paperwork is completed correctly. They can provide legal advice and can represent you in negotiations or during a trial.

Suffering and pain

If a child has injured the brachial plexus, they could suffer from varying levels of discomfort. This could include an intense scream that increases when the arm, neck or shoulder is touching. A lack of feeling in the hand and arm is another symptom that is common. This can be verified by placing objects in the hands of children and testing their grip strength.

This condition occurs when the baby's delicate nerves are damaged at the birth. It is often caused by the force that is applied to the head and shoulder during a breech delivery. It can also happen in the case of shoulder dystocia. It is a medical problem where the shoulders of a child become stuck during labor.

If a child suffers an injury to the brachial plexus and it is believed that the injury was caused by a medical professional's negligence, they can claim compensation for their injuries. This includes the cost of past, present and future medical expenses. It could also cover rehabilitation costs for physiotherapy as well as other therapies.