Erb's Palsy - Medical Malpractice- Birth Injury

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    The birth of a child should be one of the happiest and most exhilarating times in the life of a couple.  After nine months of anticipation and expectation, a new life is about to enter the world.  Both mother and father are prepared and anxious to meet their new son or daughter.  Suddenly, during the delivery mother and child are faced with an emergency and the health and welfare of the child is in the doctor's hands.  The outcome of this emergency will depend on the actions and reactions of the attending doctor and nurses.  When emergencies during labor and delivery are not dealt with quickly and carefully, birth injuries and medical malpractice can result. 

    Some birth injuries in Maryland and Washington D.C., such as Erb's palsy, may be preventable injuries.  Erb's palsy is an injury to the nerves in the neck and shoulder that can occur when the baby's shoulder becomes lodged under the mother's pelvic bones during delivery.  These nerves, known as the brachial plexus, may be compressed, stretched, or torn.  This may cause either temporary or permanent nerve damage.  Because these nerves are responsible for both the feeling and motion of the arm, wrist, and hand, the child's ability to have full movement or sensation in the affected arm may be compromised.  Erb's palsy injuries can range from limited motion to complete paralysis.  Robinson & Associates, Medical Malpractice law firm can offer birth injury and malpractice information and resources to parents in Maryland and Washington D.C. that have children with birth injuries such as Erb's palsy.

    Many times birth injuries such as Erb's palsy occur because the doctor or nurses did not provide the proper care and treatment necessary during labor and delivery.  When licensed healthcare providers fail to provide adequate and proper treatment and birth injuries occur, the healthcare providers can be held liable for damages.  Victims of birth injuries such as Erb's palsy may be entitled to significant monetary compensation by those responsible for their injuries.

    If you live in Maryland or Washington D.C. and believe that your child has been the victim of a birth injury due to medical malpractice, we can review your case and offer professional legal guidance and a free no obligation consultation.  Many times victims of birth injury require special medical attention or treatment, and this can create a very significant financial strain on the parents.  Robinson and Associates Medical Malpractice attorneys can help parents ensure their child receives the financial compensation they deserve to assist in the care of their injuries.  The affects of Erb's palsy can last a lifetime, and victims should be compensated for their compromised quality of life and the pain and suffering endured as a result of a preventable birth injury.

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This page contains a single entry by Bruce Robinson published on June 18, 2009 12:32 PM.

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