Erb's Palsy Birth Injury Lawyer | Ohio
Helping children and families throughout Ohio and nationwide
Erb's palsy is a form of paralysis affecting the muscles of the upper arm and shoulder. The most common cause is an abnormal or difficult childbirth that results in damage to the brachial plexus, a bundle of nerves in the shoulder. For example, Erb's palsy can occur if the doctor pulls too hard during delivery, if the baby gets stuck in the birth canal, or if the baby's head is pulled to the side when his or her shoulders pass through the birth canal.
According to the National Institute's of Health, Erb's palsy and other forms of brachial plexus palsy are less common today now that childbirth techniques have improved and cesarean section delivery is more frequently used when needed. In other words, Erb's palsy can be avoided.
If you have a child with Erb's palsy and you know or believe it was caused by medical malpractice or negligence, please contact the law offices of Frank Piscitelli Co., L.P.A. for a free case evaluation.
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Our law firm offers knowledgeable and supportive legal representation to help the families of babies born with Erb's palsy and other injuries resulting from birth trauma. Frank E. Piscitelli Jr., has the experience, skill and determination it takes to recover compensation to pay for the treatment and care of your child.
Fortunately, full recovery from Erb's palsy is possible. Many infants recover within months, but those who do not have a very poor outlook, according to NIH, and risk permanent loss of function of the affected arm.
Prompt diagnosis of Erb's palsy and early intervention with therapy are of critical importance to recovery. There have been extraordinary advances in surgery, and surgical repairs to compensate for Erb's palsy and other forms of brachial plexus nerve damage can be very successful.
To learn more about our law firm's experience with Erb's palsy and other medical malpractice cases including cerebral palsy and retinopathy of prematurity, please e-mail or call us toll free at (800) 931-7071. From our law offices in Cleveland, we represent clients throughout Ohio, including Cincinnati and Columbus, and nationwide.
We handle all birth injury and other personal injury cases on a contingency fee basis, which means you pay us nothing until you receive acceptable compensation in a settlement agreement or jury award.
