Anyone who has been knows someone with Erb’s palsy or has experienced it themselves knows the magnitude of the injury. Too many children suffer a lifetime of consequences because of the negligence of healthcare providers during the labor and delivery process.
What You Can Do & How We Can Help
The Schmidt Firm, PLLC is currently accepting Erb’s palsy and shoulder dystocia claims in all 50 states. If you or somebody you know has been diagnosed with Erb’s Palsy or shoulder dystocia and have had surgery, you should contact our firm immediately for a free case consultation. Please click here to contact our Professional Negligence Litigation Group or call toll free 24 hours a day at (866) 920-0753.
More Erb’s Palsy and Shoulder Dystocia Birth Injury Information
Erbs’s palsy (also known as a shoulder dystocia or a brachial plexus injury) is an injury that most often occurs during the birthing process. This particular birth injury is usually preventable. Erb’s palsy is a paralysis of the arm caused by injury to the upper group of the arm’s main nerves. The severity of the injury can vary greatly. The problem can resolve itself over a couple of months or can cause permanent paralysis, surgery, disfigurement, continuous therapy and limited job opportunities. There are several signs that you or someone you know may have suffered a brachial plexus injury. These signs include: of loss of sensation in the arm, paralysis of the upper arm and shoulders and atrophy of the upper arm and shoulder muscles. Quite frequently, people with Erbs palsy cannot raise the injured arm, and the injured arm may be shorter than the other arm.
Do I Have an Erb’s Palsy and Shoulder Dystocia Lawsuit?
The Schmidt Firm, PLLC is currently accepting Erb’s palsy and shoulder dystocia claims in all 50 states. If you or somebody you know has been diagnosed with Erb’s Palsy or shoulder dystocia and have had surgery, you should contact our firm immediately for a free case consultation. Please click here to contact our Professional Negligence Litigation Group or call toll free 24 hours a day at (866) 920-0753.
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