Negligent Doctors & Nurses can Cause Erb's Palsy in Many Florida Children

Erb's palsy is a Florida birth injury that affects children across the state. Erb's palsy, also called Erbs Paralysis, Shoulder Dystocia and Brachial Plexus, may result in partial or full paralysis of one or both of a newborn's arms.

Erb's palsy occurs when a child's shoulder gets stuck on the mother's pelvic bone during delivery. This creates stretching and pinching in an infant's arm and neck, damaging nerves crucial to the normal functioning of their arm(s). The effects of Erb's palsy may last for months, years or the rest of their life.

There are some natural factors that may contribute to this injury. These include, but are not limited to:

• Obesity
• Large babies
• Prolonged gestation
• Previous difficult births

However, negligent medical professionals can also contribute to Erb's palsy by putting undue stress on the delivery. Errors these doctors or nurses may make include:

• Failure to anticipate complications
• Failure to perform c-section
• Misuse of vacuum extraction
• Misuse of forceps

If your child's birth injury was the fault of a negligent doctor or nurse, you may have a medical malpractice case against them. Your claim can include compensation for additional medical bills, physical therapy or ongoing care, permanent losses and very real instances of pain or emotional suffering.

For more information about your legal rights in these cases, call the Fort Lauderdale Erb's palsy attorneys of Chalik & Chalik today at (866) 539-5297. Contact our Fort Lauderdale office directly at 954-476-1000 to schedule a free consultation.