If your child suffers from Erb’s Palsy and you suspect medical error or negligence was to blame, then you need to contact me, Ken Nunn, immediately at 1-800-888-HURT or 1-800-CALL-KEN and GET HELP! through our online form. I have been fighting for the rights of the injured in our communities, including Bloomington, Indianapolis, Fort Wayne, Evansville, Muncie, and throughout Indiana, for more than 42 years. I will work hard to help you receive the maximum compensation needed to care for your child.
Erb’s Palsy is a birth injury caused by trauma to the nerves in the shoulder region, which happens when the baby’s shoulder becomes stuck under the mother's pubic bone after the head has already emerged. The doctor then has to dislodge the child. Extricating the baby’s shoulders in this manner is a very delicate procedure, however, and not one that all doctors are equipped to handle. As a result, the nerves can stretch, form scar tissue or even tear completely from the spinal cord.
Labor and delivery can be unpredictable and sometimes the circumstances leading to Erb’s Palsy are unavoidable. However, many instances of Erb’s Palsy can be prevented by adequate monitoring of the mother prior to delivery. Doctors understand that a larger baby is more likely to become stuck during delivery, and so most medical professionals pay attention to known risk factors for unusually large babies. If your doctor fails to properly monitor the situation prior to delivery, your child can suffer from Erb’s Palsy injuries that didn’t have to happen.
Erb’s Palsy can result in very serious complications requiring physical therapy and corrective surgery, including:
- Paralysis of the shoulders, arms, or hands
- Reduced muscle control in the shoulders, arms, or hands
- Loss of sensation in the shoulders, arms, or hands
- A misaligned shoulder blade
- Stunted growth of the arms or hands
- Reduced strength
- Reduced fine motor coordination
If you believe a doctor's error could have caused your child's Erb’s Palsy, you should seek qualified legal help immediately. Physical therapy and corrective surgical procedures are often costly, and negligent medical providers must be held accountable for their mistakes – don’t wait to protect your baby's rights. The state of Indiana has laws that determine how long you have to file a medical malpractice claim. In cases involving children under the age of six, you have until their 8th birthday to file – but the longer you wait, the harder it may be to assemble detailed evidence and medical testimony. The Indiana Medical Malpractice Act also mandates that all medical malpractice claims must be reviewed by a medical review panel before the claim can be filed in court.
When dealing with complex malpractice laws, you need an experienced litigator to make your case. How do you choose the right lawyer? The answer is simple -- Choose Ken Nunn. Put my experience on your side. I want nothing more than to see my clients able to live normal, happy lives. I have been standing up for the rights of injured people in our communities, including Bloomington, Indianapolis, Fort Wayne, Evansville, Muncie, and I have represented over 20,000 clients in 574 different cities in Indiana for more than 42 years. Money cannot undo your child’s injury, but it can help pay for quality treatment and long-term care.
When you need an aggressive Indiana medical malpractice lawyer on your side, call Ken Nunn at 1-800-888-HURT or 1-800-CALL-KEN. We believe in returning phone calls fast! A quick and easy online form is available if you need to GET HELP NOW. The initial consultation is free and the clock is running, so don't delay. Call now!
