New Jersey Erb’s Palsy Lawyer
When a mother has a complicated delivery, it can unfortunately result in one or multiple birth injuries to the baby. Trauma to the infant’s nerves when the baby’s head or neck is pulled incorrectly during the birthing process can cause a condition known as Erb’s palsy. If your child has been diagnosed with Erb’s palsy after birth, contact the New Jersey birth injury attorneys at Law Offices of Jeffrey S. Hasson, P.C., for a free consultation about your legal rights as a parent.
Why New Jersey Clients Choose Us for Complex Medical Malpractice Claims
- Our medical malpractice lawyers are not afraid of going to court for you to seek justice for your child’s Erb’s palsy. We know how to recover maximum compensation when results matter most.
- We have almost 100 years of combined experience in personal injury and medical malpractice law. We understand the complex medical and technical issues involved in birth injury cases, including Erb’s palsy and cerebral palsy.
- We charge nothing unless we win. We are dedicated to helping clients in every way possible in difficult times, including protecting them from any financial risk connected to their cases.
Compensation Available for Erb’s Palsy in New Jersey
If an investigation finds evidence that a medical team member, hospital or birth center fell short of the proper standard of care in connection with an infant’s Erb’s palsy, the family can be eligible for financial compensation. Filing a claim or lawsuit could lead to the recovery of medical costs, pain and suffering, long-term or current disability, and more.
What Is Erb’s Palsy?
Erb’s palsy is a condition that is caused by an upper arm nerve injury that can occur in an infant during the birthing process when the baby’s arm, shoulder, head or neck is pulled to get the baby out of the birth canal. It may occur in a case of shoulder dystocia, which happens when a baby’s shoulder gets lodged behind the mother’s pelvic bone.
Erb’s palsy can stem from damage to the brachial plexus nerve bundle, located in the neck or shoulder. Injury or trauma to this group of nerves can lead to limited or no feeling, loss of mobility, weakened grip, and limpness in the affected arm, shoulder and/or hand. Erb’s palsy is typically temporary, although permanent nerve damage is possible.
Erb’s Palsy and Medical Malpractice
When an infant is diagnosed with Erb’s palsy, the question of medical malpractice should always be asked. This specific type of nerve injury in a child often points to a subpar level of care, skill or knowledge used by the medical professional during the delivery process.
If a doctor or OBGYN did not react correctly to an emergency, diagnosed shoulder dystocia too late, or used the wrong birthing technique by yanking on the child’s head or neck, for example, these are all forms of medical malpractice that could cause a brachial plexus injury.
Contact Us for a Free Erb’s Palsy Case Review
At the Law Offices of Jeffrey S. Hasson, P.C., our medical malpractice lawyers know exactly how to initiate a claim for your child’s Erb’s palsy. We understand the hardship that you and your family are going through in what should be a joyous time. We will seek to achieve the justice and compensatory damages that you are owed using tailored legal strategies.
Our compassionate legal advocacy will come at no cost to you unless we win your case. Contact us today to start with a free consultation with a local New Jersey lawyer.