Erb's Palsy/Brachial Palsy Attorney in St. Louis

Is your child afflicted with brachial palsy/Erb's palsy?

Brachial palsy, sometimes also referred to as Erb's palsy or Erb-Duchenne Palsy, is generally defined as a paralysis of the nerves in the upper arm.  This type of palsy is commonly caused by shoulder dystocia during delivery.  If the attending physician or nurse is pulling on the child's body/shoulders during a difficult birth, the damage can take place. 

Unfortunately for the infant, Erb's palsy can cause permanent damage to the arm affected.  As the child grows and develops, the arm affected can grow more slowly and appear to be smaller and less developed than the other arm without nerve damage.  Depending upon the severity of the nerve bruising, tearing or other damage, the arm could be unable to ever function fully and the child could have difficulties with infection, skin damage and arthritis. 

If your child is afflicted with Erb's palsy/brachial palsy that you believe was caused by overly excessive pulling or force on the shoulder during delivery (or other negligence on the part of the medical workers involved in the birth), please do not hesitate to contact an experienced St. Louis personal injury attorney. 

Brachial Palsy Treatments

Treatments often include neurosurgery, physical therapy, surgery for nerve transfers/tendon transfers and other similar procedures.  These surgical and medical treatments can incur heavy costs for the parents of the affected child.  It is important that you receive compensation for the financial burden imposed upon you by the negligent act that caused your child's injury. 

With the help of an attorney, you could be able to recover compensation for your child's medical bills and future medical bills.  You could even be able to obtain compensation for the non-financial losses you have suffered, including mental pain and emotional suffering.

Contact Missouri Brachial Palsy/Erb's Palsy Lawyer Zane Cagle today to discuss your case.