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Erb's Palsy

A form of brachial plexus where a portion of a person's upper brachial plexus nerve network becomes damaged, Erb's palsy is most commonly attributable to trauma during birth. It causes children to lose mobility and feeling in one or both upper limbs, but is treatable if the injury is not severe. Erb's palsy can be the result of—

Breech births
Delivery by forceps or vacuums

Prolonged labors
The use of labor-inducing medications

Due to their size, large or heavy babies are also more likely to develop Erb's palsy during delivery.

The effects of Erb's palsy on infants and small children

While not always permanent, Erb's palsy does have long- and short-term side effects parents should be aware of and prepare for. Injuries to the upper portion of the brachial plexus nerve packet may cause—

Paralysis
Loss of sensation
Lack of muscle control

Limb asymmetry
Decreased or eliminated limb mobility
Decreased or eliminated limb sensation

If successful, treatment and management of Erb's palsy in infants and young children can increase their mobility and fully or almost fully recover from their injury.

Erb's Palsy Litigation

If your baby was injured at birth and is exhibiting signs of Erb's palsy, it is critical to seek proper medical care for them as soon as possible. Prompt action increases the likelihood your baby may be able to recover from their injuries—and it gives you official documentation you sought medical help and treatment for your child's condition should you decide to pursue litigation. You may have the right to seek compensation for—

Past medical bills
Anticipated treatment expenses
Pain and suffering

Lost past and future wages
Long-term care costs

Erb's palsy litigation, like litigation for other birth injuries, can be a long, arduous process. The experienced birth injury attorneys and medical professionals of The Law Offices of Anastopoulo & Clore, LLC have the legal acumen and knowledge necessary to create strong arguments on your behalf of your child. Whether we resolve your case before going to trial or it becomes necessary to pursue your case in a courtroom setting, our Erb's palsy litigation team does everything possible to protect your rights.

Birth injury legal assistance

The Law Offices of Anastopoulo & Clore, LLC provide exceptional legal representation from a team of experienced erb's palsy lawyers and medical professionals. Contact our office for a free initial consultation to discuss whether your child's birth injury is valid grounds for a medical malpractice lawsuit. We frequently assist clients in a variety of birth injury claims, including cerebral palsy and wrongful death.