Blog

Library

An Overview of Erb's Palsy Cases

Having a child is one of the great thrills of life for every family. You have the opportunity to bring a new person into this world, caring for them and helping them grow into a valued member of society. The joy they bring back to you is simply priceless.

However, perhaps nothing is more devastating to this process than a birth injury. These mishaps, which may be caused by negligent medical professionals, can turn the best day of your life into the worst, turning a joyous occasion into a scary and dreadful medical emergency.

There are many possible types of birth injuries that can occur. One of the most common is Erb's Palsy. Erb's Palsy, which is also known as a Brachial Plexus Injury, occurs when a newborn's shoulder gets stuck on the mother's pelvic bone during delivery.

The stuck shoulder, stretched beyond a safe distance, can cause serious nerve damage in the newborn. This nerve damage may heal in a matter of months, or it may result in permanent paralysis, limiting the child's use of their arm for the rest of their life.

What distinguishes Erb's Palsy from many other birth injuries is that most occurrences are caused by medical malpractice. Negligent doctors or nurses, who may not have proper training or were not paying attention, can contribute to Erb's Palsy and other Florida birth injuries.

If your child's birth injury is contributed to by negligent medical professionals, it can be especially hard to live with. It's one thing to accept the consequences of a natural occurrence, while it is a whole different scenario to accept the consequences of someone else's malpractice.

In these cases of Erb's Palsy, you may be eligible to receive monetary compensation for your family's loss. This ensures that hospitals and medical professionals are held accountable for their actions, and you have the opportunity to put your life back together after a horrible accident.

If you think you have a case against negligent medical professionals, call the South Florida Erb's Palsy Lawyers at Chalik & Chalik. We are a family firm dedicated to representing the victims of accidents in Florida, giving your family the legal assistance to move beyond other people's mistakes.

Call the South Florida Erb's Palsy Lawyers at Chalik & Chalik today for a free consultation about your case. Chalik & Chalik has offices 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.

Book Request

Free Consultation

FAQs

Media Recognition