Unfortunately, many parents around the state experience birth injuries that strike on the otherwise-joyful occasion of their newborn's birth. While these Florida birth injuries often have natural causes, they can also often be contributed to by the mistakes of negligent medical professionals.
When Florida birth injuries occur, as heartbreaking as they can be, immediate action is needed. Swift recognition and treatment of birth injuries is crucial in the recovery of your child, as the sooner an injury or illness is diagnosed and treated, the better their chance of avoiding long-term effects.
One of the many possible Florida birth injuries is Erb's palsy. Erb's palsy occurs when a newborn's shoulder gets stuck on the mother's pelvic bone, causing nerve damage in the child's back and neck. This damage can lead to long-term or lifetime paralysis of one of the child's arms.
A large infant, or an unnatural position of the newborn in the birth canal can cause Erb’s palsy. However, Erb's palsy can also be caused by the improper use of tools by the doctor or nurses in charge of the birth. These include, but are not limited to:
Forceps
Vacuum Extraction
Delivery Drugs
Erb's palsy can also occur if the doctors or nurses use excessive force during the delivery, especially on the infant's head. Failure to perform a C-Section, which can mitigate some of the problems that contribute to Erb's palsy, can also be pointed to as a cause in the many cases of injuries in Florida.
If a doctor or nurse caused your child to suffer with Erb's palsy, it is important that you contact a Miami Erb's Palsy Attorney as soon as possible. An experienced lawyer may be able to earn your family compensation for the injury to help cover additional medical bills, ongoing care or therapy, and instances of pain or emotional suffering.
Call the Miami Erb's Palsy Attorney at Chalik & Chalik today for a free consultation about the details of your case. Chalik & Chalik has offices in Plantation, Fort Myers, Boca Raton, Port St. Lucie, Fort Lauderdale, Hollywood, Palm Beach Count, Vero Beach, Miami Dade County, Coral Spring, Brevard County, Lake Sumter, Coral Gables, Pompano Beach, Volusia County, and Orlando.
Chalik & Chalik is available for consultation in Plantation, Fort Myers, Boca Raton, Port St. Lucie, Fort Lauderdale, Hollywood, Palm Beach County, Vero Beach, Miami Dade County, Coral Spring, Brevard County, Lake Sumter, Coral Gables, Pompano Beach, Volusia County, and Orlando.
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