Erb’s Palsy

Medical malpractice may be linked to Erb’s palsy if an obstetrician or doctor provides improper care during labor and delivery. During passage through the birth canal, a baby may become stuck and may need to be maneuvered through. During this delicate time, the doctor must be extremely careful not to twist the baby’s head, neck and shoulders to avoid serious injury to the brachial plexus, a group of nerves extending through the neck, armpit region and into the arm. Damage to these nerves causes a condition called Erb’s palsy, which is characterized by partial or total paralysis of the arm, hand or face. A doctor’s failure to diagnose a situation where an infant is too large to pass through the birth canal can also cause serious birth injury and lead to Erb’s palsy.

Riverside medical malpractice attorney Dr. Bruce Fagel is experienced in recognizing circumstances of negligence that lead to Erb’s palsy. By conducting a careful review of your medical records and evaluating your child’s condition, it may be discovered that the doctor or medical professional assisting the mother during delivery actually caused brachial plexus injury and Erb’s palsy. With the help of a skilled malpractice attorney such as Dr. Fagel, you have the opportunity to hold the negligent party responsible for their actions.

Erb’s Palsy and Medical Malpractice in Riverside

If you believe that your child’s condition was caused by medical malpractice, take a moment to consult a medical malpractice lawyer. With proper representation and a strong case on your behalf, a lawyer may be able to recover financial compensation to pay for medical expenses, continued medical treatment and possibly more.

Dr. Fagel is uniquely qualified as a malpractice lawyer to handle your case. With 10 years of experience in emergency medicine and a medical license, as well as over two decades of legal experience, Dr. Fagel fully understands medical malpractice claims and knows how to prove negligence to help clients win their cases.

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If your child has been diagnosed with Erb’s palsy and you believe this may be due to malpractice, contact Riverside birth injury attorney Dr. Bruce G. Fagel today.