A brachial plexus injury, such as Erb’s palsy, occurring during childbirth at a healthcare facility such as an Ascension Health facility can have lifelong consequences for a child. These nerve injuries, often due to excessive force during a difficult delivery, are frequently preventable. If your child sustained a brachial plexus injury at an Ascension Health hospital due to negligence, you may be eligible for compensation.
Attorneys such as our colleagues at Needle & Ellenberg, P.A. know that no amount of money can make up for the suffering that you and your child have experienced, but compensation can be crucial in securing the full extent of treatment and healing for your child after a brachial plexus birth injury. With dedicated legal assistance on your side, you can move forward with a claim in pursuit of the justice and recovery that you deserve.
Understanding Brachial Plexus Injuries
The brachial plexus nerves control arm and hand movement. Unfortunately, damage to this nerve is a common type of injury suffered by newborns during the childbirth process. Oftentimes, this injury is caused by negligent care or treatment. A brachial plexus injury may occur if:
- Excessive Force is Used: Especially if the baby’s shoulder is stuck (shoulder dystocia).
- Improper Delivery Maneuvers are Employed by Ascension Health providers.
- Delivery Instruments are Misused by Ascension Health staff.
- High-Risk Deliveries are Not Properly Managed: Failing to offer a timely C-section at an Ascension Health facility when indicated.
If your child suffered a brachial plexus injury due to negligence, contact an attorney today.
The Long-Term Impact Of Brachial Plexus Injuries
A brachial plexus injury can lead to partial or complete paralysis of the arm, loss of sensation, and the need for extensive therapy and surgeries. The physical consequences are clear, but the financial consequences can also be severe, and recovering compensation to offset losses such as medical bills and expenses, rehabilitation and therapy, lost wages, pain and suffering, and more are crucial to your child’s recovery.
Filing A Brachial Plexus Injury Claim
Filing a birth injury claim is an avenue to the justice and compensation that you deserve, and an experienced birth injury lawyer can help you do so. Building a strong case involves:
- Thorough Review of All Medical Records from Ascension Health.
- Consultation with Leading Obstetric and Pediatric Neurology Experts.
- Demonstrating Causation: Linking negligence by Ascension Health staff to your child’s injury.
- Assessing Lifetime Damages for future care and lost earning capacity.
Your lawyer will assist you with your claim every step of the way, including negotiating with the insurance company on your behalf in pursuit of the full extent of compensation that you deserve.
Contact A Lawyer Today
If your child suffered a brachial plexus injury at an Ascension Health hospital, contact an attorney today. While the path towards recovery may seem difficult, you do not have to go through this alone, and with professional legal assistance on your side, healing is possible. Do not hesitate to seek guidance from an attorney.