Erb's Palsy
Precision Claims has a team of birth injury experts that specialise in making Erb’s Palsy and shoulder dystocia compensation claims. We understand that any sort of problem during birth can be a highly distressing experience for both the baby and the parents and this is why we’re committed to delivering the finest legal advice and support.
If you would like to find out more about making an Erb’s Palsy compensation claim, get in touch with the clinical negligence specialists at Precision Claims. You can call us on 0844 704 1945, or fill in our online enquiry form and we will get back to you.
What is Erb’s Palsy?
Erb’s Palsy is a common birth injury that occurs when a baby’s shoulder gets stuck behind the mother’s pubic bone during the delivery. The force used to free the baby can cause excessive bruising and tearing of the nerves in the brachial plexus. It is an extremely traumatic complication that can result in serious ongoing issues for a child. Symptoms of Erb’s Palsy may include:
- The ability to move one arm but not the other
- Loss of feeling in one arm
- Difficulties controlling the arm
Making an Erb’s Palsy Compensation Claim
The majority of Erb’s Palsy cases occur because a medical professional has used unnecessary force when a baby has been stuck in the birth canal. Errors of this nature mean that excessive trauma to the head can cause a brain injury that leads to Erbs Palsy.
Past Erb’s Palsy claims have occurred due to:
- Failure to arrange a Caesarean when dystocia should have been found
- Failure to deliver safely once shoulder dystocia has occured
If you believe you have a birth injury case, it is important to get in touch with a claims specialist as soon as possible. At Precision Claims, we will handle every aspect of your case and help you gather evidence to give you the best chance of recovering the compensation you deserve.
Contact our Birth Injury Specialists
To find out more about claiming compensation for Erb’s palsy injuries, contact Precision Claims today. You can call our clinical negligence department on 0844 704 1945, or fill in our online enquiry form and we will get back to you.
