What are the possible causes of Erb’s Palsy? There are several possible causes of Erb’s palsy. The underlying nerve injury is often a result of birth trauma. In some cases, parents can trace it to a doctor’s or hospital’s mistake. The error can occur during prenatal care, labor or delivery. An attorney in Florida can…
What do I have to prove in my Erb’s palsy case? A parent must prove several key things in an Erb’s palsy case: damages and negligence. There must be evidence that a child suffered physical and/or emotional injury as a result of a birth injury – in this case, Erb’s palsy. There also must be…
As a service to the many parents we have helped with cases of Erb’s Palsy and Shoulder Dystocia, we have provided a resource center. Below are some of the most frequently heard questions and answers. We will be constantly updating this section with new resources for help, new treatments, signs and symptoms and other possible…
Unfortunately, many mothers are inclined to blame themselves for their child’s birth injury. This may be especially true when a doctor or hospital attempts to deflect blame from themselves in cases where medical negligence occurred. A doctor may dissuade a mother from contacting an attorney by telling her it was her fault the baby was…
Childbirth is a joyous, exciting time for expectant parents. The thoughts of holding your infant, rocking your baby, and caring for and nurturing your child are the desires of every expectant mother. Because most mothers think about the happy times that await them, they typically do not dwell on the possible negatives or “what ifs.”…
Florida birth injuries are tragic events that hamper what would otherwise be a joyous and celebratory time. It is estimated that three out of every 100 children is affected by a birth injury, many of which are serious. One of the most serious, if not the most, are brain injuries. This type of Florida birth…
Cases of Birth Injury in Florida Glucose levels can be critical in the first few days of a newborn’s life, especially if they present at abnormal levels. Neonatal hypoglycemia is the medical term used to describe the condition in which an infant’s glucose (also commonly referred to as blood sugar) drops to an unsafe level…
Prolonged labor puts mothers and their children at risk for injury and birth trauma. In any case, doctors must address it properly to reduce risk as much as possible. Failure to provide an adequate level of medical care may signal medical negligence or malpractice. Who is at risk for experiencing prolonged labor? The World Health…
What Exactly Is a Nerve Transfer? Nerve transfer is a type of corrective surgery that may be necessary to treat birth injuries, including Erb’s palsy. The surgery aims to restore movement and flexibility to the affected area. A successful procedure may help a child regain mobility and some strength in the affected shoulder, arm, elbow,…
Negligent Doctors May Cause Florida Childbirth Facial Paralysis Injuries Expectant mothers often hear about the potential for childbirth injuries, such as cerebral palsy, brain injury, vacuum extraction injuries, and more, but another type of Florida birth injury that many have not heard about is facial paralysis to a newborn. Signs of Facial Paralysis While Florida…
The Dangers of Delayed Emergency C-Section A delayed emergency c-section can result in serious birth injuries and even death. A doctor or hospital responsible for a delay in necessary treatment and intervention – such as a caesarean section, or c-section – may be guilty of medical malpractice. The Miami birth injury attorneys at Chalik &…
Chalik & Chalik has helped numerous families who have experienced a range of birth injuries caused by negligence, including those stemming from failure to administer proper treatment, like brain cooling methods. A baby deprived of sufficient oxygen just prior to or during birth is at risk of suffering brain damage. Medical professionals have a variety…
There are many types of Florida birth injuries that can affect your newborn child. Nearly three percent of children are injured in some way during birth, all in varying instances of severity. One Florida birth injury that is more common than others is Brachial plexus palsy. This injury, which is common amongst large or oversized children, can…
As attorneys who handle birth injury cases, some of the most frequent questions we hear are: “What is birth asphyxia?” and “How will this impact my child?” At Chalik & Chalik we frequently work with parents – like you – to help you understand the implications of your child’s injury. This means knowing how an…
