Ohio Erb’s Palsy Litigation
Anderson Law Offices can help you file an Ohio Erb’s palsy lawsuit when medical staffs such as obstetricians fail to meet their professional standards during a pregnancy or childbirth. Sometimes, birth injuries such as Erb’s palsy could have been avoided. In such cases, attorneys at Anderson Law Offices examine the facts surrounding the delivery and consult with other medical professionals to see if you received the type of care that you deserved during the childbirth.
While our purpose is not to punish medical staff, we believe that you and your child deserve compensation, especially for conditions which require prolonged medical assistance, surgery, or special attention from parents and caretakers.
If you have questions about the care that you received, contact us to learn more about Ohio Erb’s palsy litigation.
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What is Erb’s palsy?
Erb’s palsy is a form of brachial plexus palsy characterized by weakness or paralysis of the arm. The most common cause of Erb’s palsy is a difficult childbirth, or dystocia, during which the person assisting the delivery must apply some pressure. Sometimes, this pressure results in nerve damage that affects the arm. An infant suffering from Erb’s palsy may be able to move fingers, but not the arm.
The severity of the damage to the nerves determines whether the baby will be able to heal quickly and without intervention, or whether the paralysis could be lasting. An early diagnosis of serious nerve damage can help increase the likelihood of recovery through surgery. Diagnoses after one year are in most cases too late.
There are several symptoms of Erb’s palsy:
- Limp arm
- Lack of muscle control in the arm
- Lack of feeling or sensation in the arm
If your child in Ohio has Erb’s Palsy or other types of conditions resulting from birth injuries such as cerebral palsy, contact Anderson Law Offices for information your possible entitlement to compensation.
