Erb's palsy is the common name for an injury to the brachial plexus, a nerve center near the shoulder. In newborns, brachial plexus injuries resulting in Erb's palsy commonly occurs when an infant's shoulder becomes trapped behind the mother's pelvic bone during delivery.
If the attending doctor does not promptly address the condition, the damage to this nerve center can lead to paralysis or other nerve damage in the newborn's arm. In some cases, the injury is aggravated by forcible extraction while the shoulder is still trapped.
At the Law Offices of Jeff Martin, we do everything we can to make sure the individual or parties responsible for your infant's birth injuries are held accountable. You may be entitled to compensation for medical expenses and pain and suffering, among other types of damages.
An Erb's palsy lawyer with our firm can consult with you about your birth injuries case to examine your options.
If your baby is showing signs of birth injuries, contact the Law Offices of Jeff Martin, serving the Tulsa, Oklahoma area. A birth injuries attorney who is on your side can help you to obtain the compensation you deserve for damages you or a loved one has suffered due to the negligence of a health care provider. Remember, your initial consultation is free, and you don't pay us unless you win.
