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Compensation For Erb’s Palsy
A settlement is a financial amount paid to a child’s family by the hospital if it’s proven that care provided by the hospital was not adequate and caused the child’s injuries. Our lawyers will negotiate with the hospital to pay future medical costs and damages.
Erb’s Palsy is often caused by birth injuries to the brachial nerves. These are nerves that control movement and sensation in the arm.
Medical expenses
Many families who have children with the disorder are faced with the burden of medical expenses. This can cause a lot of stress and affect the quality of life of families. A successful lawsuit may help ease the financial burden this condition has placed on families.
The money you get from the settlement you receive for your child’s Erb’s & Palsy can cover a range of expenses that include in-home care as well as special equipment. It could also cover other medical expenses. You could be entitled to reimbursement for the costs of physiotherapy and other forms of rehabilitation therapy.
Your lawyer will decide the amount of treatment that your child will cost over the course of their life. This will be based on the medical needs expected of your child and the severity of their injury. Most cases settle with a settlement rather than going to trial. This typically allows families to receive their compensation faster and eliminates the possibility that a court verdict could be thrown out on appeal.
Adaptive equipment
A child with Erb’s syndrome requires equipment to assist with their daily activities. This equipment can include adaptive equipment, such as cutting boards and knob turners to operate ovens, cupboard doors and other appliances, as well as car seat extensions that allow the child to sit further forward in the car.
Some cases of Erb’s paralysis can be caused by nurses and doctors who put excessive pressure during the birth of infants. The excessive pressure can cause damage to the infant’s brachial nerves. This can happen when the baby is in the breech position, or when the doctor uses forceps or vacuum extractors to assist in an uneasy birth.
A medical malpractice lawyer can examine the possibility that negligence by a doctor caused the child’s illness. If this is the case, your legal team will file a lawsuit against the defendant. In many instances, the defendant will decide to settle the case outside of court rather than go to trial, which could take time and cost money.
Physiotherapy
Also known as shoulder dystocia Erb’s palsy may be due to traumatic childbirth, where the baby’s shoulders get stuck during delivery (shoulder dystocia). The injury affects C5-C6 brachial plexus nerves.
Physiotherapy is often necessary to assist babies suffering from this condition move their arms and hands. This can be costly and it could take years to repair the nerve damage.
The cost of physiotherapy claims can be included in the compensation award for your child which will pay for the costs of the treatment. This will also help pay for any adaptive equipment you need at home or school.
We can work with a variety of experts to assess the situation, including an Obstetrician or Midwife, a Paediatrician, and possibly an Orthopaedic or Plastic surgeon. If we believe the hospital has not performed their obligation to care, we will invite them to accept the responsibility and agree to an agreement. If they do not we will prepare for trial.
Therapy for occupational disorders
erb’s palsy law firm Palsy occupational therapy focuses on helping patients learn to do daily activities such as bathing and dressing as well as eating and playing. This therapy can help children build strength and improve their life quality. It can help parents learn to carry and hold their child, without causing injury.
Erb’s palsy is caused by damage to the brachial nerve plexus cluster that controls movement in the arm and shoulder. This injury is common during difficult births, and is particularly when the baby’s shoulder gets stuck in the birth canal. A doctor might use excessive force or medical equipment to aid the infant out from the womb, stretching or damaging nerves.
An experienced Erb’s palsy lawyer can help families get the compensation they need to pay for the care of their child. A successful claim can help pay medical expenses, vital adaptive equipment, as well as rehabilitation services.
Loss of wages
Many people with erb’s syndrome are in a position to not use their arm, which can hinder their chances of employment. Compensation secured for brachial plexus injuries can help families cope with the financial costs associated with treatment and surgery.
Children with erb’s syphilis may require a series of treatments to improve their arm or hand function, such as tendon grafts or nerve transfers. These procedures can be costly and may not restore full functionality.
A successful claim could secure the compensation you deserve for hospital and medical expenses, rehabilitation costs lost wages in the past and the future as well as pain and suffering. A lawyer can be able make an argument that is strong against negligence and injury to secure you the compensation you deserve.
It is best to consult with an experienced erb’s palsy lawyer as soon as possible. They will ensure that the time limit for filing a claim doesn’t expire and that all paperwork is completed correctly. They can also offer expert legal advice and assist you in negotiations for settlement or a trial.
Pain and suffering
If a child is injured in the brachial plexus they could suffer from different levels of pain. It could be accompanied by the sound of a high pitched scream, which gets louder when the arm shoulder or neck are touching. Lack of sensation in the arm and hand is another symptom that is common. It can be assessed by placing objects in the hands of children and the strength of their grips.
The condition occurs when an infant sustains an injury to the delicate nerves at birth. It is often caused by the force applied to the shoulder and head during a breech birth. It can also occur when there is shoulder dystocia. This is a medical condition where the shoulders of the child become stuck during labor.
If a child suffered an injury to the brachial nerve and it is believed that this resulted from a doctor’s negligence, they may be able to claim compensation for their injuries. This includes the costs of any past, current and future medical expenses. This could be a part of physiotherapy costs and other rehabilitation costs.