St. Louis Birth Injury Lawyer

Erb's Palsy in Birth Injury Claims

Erb's palsy is a paralysis of the arm that occurs when there is an injury to the top portion of the arm's main nerves. The condition most often occurs during difficult childbirth, when pulling the baby's head, neck or shoulders simultaneously as the shoulders pass through the birth canal. This causes the group of nerves at the top of the arm to stretch excessively and results in paralysis. Erb's palsy can also occur in situations where the nerve group suffers serious, direct physical injury such as in a collision or fall where the most impact is on side of the head and neck.

In cases where Erb's palsy is due to the actions of a physician during childbirth or labor, the victims may be entitled to compensation for injuries as well as emotional suffering. It is very important that doctors not rush childbirth, and that they take every precaution necessary delivery the baby uninjured. If you or someone you love has suffered Erb's palsy resulting from a doctor's negligence, contact a St Louis personal injury lawyer immediately to discuss your options for settlement. Fox, Goldblatt & Singer have worked for decades to provide victims of Erb's palsy with compensation for damages if the condition is the result of medical malpractice. We understand the pain and suffering families endure when a medical error results in a permanently injured child.

Erb's Palsy Injury Claims

Because Erb's palsy can be so damaging to newborns, families and anyone who suffers it, compensation for Erb's palsy malpractice can be very high. Many successful lawsuits have awarded the very high value settlements to victims for variety of damages such as medical bills, pain and suffering, and emotional distress in cases in which the underlying cause of the injury is a breach of duty by the attending obstetrician or other medical professional.

Contact a St. Louis birth injury attorney if you or someone you know has been a victim of this type of medical malpractice so that you can begin working on a settlement that you can count on.