Erbs Palsy
Erb’s Palsy occurs when there is nerve damage to the brachial plexus.  Erb’s Palsy may be due to medical malpractice where there is a failure to estimate the baby's weight before delivery, failure to perform a c section, failure to inform parents of the risks inherent in vaginally delivering a large infant, and/or failure to perform appropriate delivery techniques to manage shoulder dystocia.  Brachial plexus injuries are caused by damage to those nerves. Symptoms may include a limp or paralyzed arm, lack of muscle control in the arm, hand, or wrist, and lack of feeling or sensation in the arm or hand.  Many brachial plexus injuries happen during birth: the baby's shoulders may become impacted during the birth process causing the brachial plexus nerves to stretch or tear. There are four types of brachial plexus injuries: avulsion, the most severe type, in which the nerve is torn from the spine; rupture, in which the nerve is torn but not at the spinal attachment; neuroma, in which the nerve has tried to heal itself but scar tissue has grown around the injury, putting pressure on the injured nerve and preventing the nerve from conducting signals to the muscles; and neuropraxia or stretch, in which the nerve has been damaged but not torn. Neuropraxia is the most common type of brachial plexus injury.

If you, or your child suffers from Erb’s Palsy as a result of medical malpractice, you may be entitled to monetary compensation.  Please fill out the Erbs Palsy Form below for a free evaluation of your claim by an experienced attorney.  There is no cost or obligation for this service.