South Carolina Erb's Palsy Attorneys

About 5000 births each year result in a condition known as Erb’s Palsy, a form of Brachial Plexus Palsy. Most all of these cases could have been prevented and were caused by some damage to the baby’s plexus (a bundle of nerves) during birth. While many cases of Erb’s Palsy eventually heal themselves a good amount of them result in lifelong problems for the infant.

Most cases of Erb’s Palsy could have been prevented. If your child suffered from the disorder during birth contact a South Carolina Erbs Palsy lawyer at our firm for a free evaluation.

Brachial Plexus Palsy includes the three related disorders Erb’s Palsy, Complete Brachial Plexus Palsy and Klumpke’s Palsy. These disorders are related to the thick bundling of nerve tissue around the brachial plexus area of the body. These nerves are responsible for coordinating many motor functions including movements of the arm and shoulder. When a form of Brachial Plexus Palsy occurs it may result in the paralysis of the affected body part.

Brachial Plexus Palsy can be caused by four different conditions known as a rupture, avulsion, neuroma or neuropraxia. A rupture occurs when the nerve is torn but not completely detached from the spine. An avulsion happens when the nerve is completely torn away from the spine. When a neuroma occurs it is the scarring of nerve tissue around the damaged nerve tissue area. During a neuroma the scar tissue can grow to such an extent that it actually affects the nerve development. Neuropraxia is when the nerve tissue does not tear at all but is injured. Cases of neuropraxia tend to heal themselves without any medical attention.

Another condition that can cause Erb’s Palsy includes something known as shoulder dystocia. Shoulder dystocia happens when the baby’s shoulder becomes lodged against the mother’s body inside and the baby cannot be delivered easily. There are many different surgical and non-surgical procedures that can be performed when there is evidence of shoulder dystocia. These range from a simple moving of the baby’s body to the deliberate breaking of bones in the baby to facilitate birth. If the doctor uses excessive force on the baby’s head trying to dislocate the child’s body it can tear the nerve tissue and result in brachial plexus palsy.

If your baby suffered from a form of brachial plexus palsy during birth contact us for a free case evaluation. The Louthian Law Firm has been handling these types of malpractice cases throughout South Carolina since 1959. We have a full service legal team and several experts who can thoroughly investigate your case for you. We offer free case evaluations on any preventable case of Erb’s Palsy suffered by any child throughout the state.

The Louthian Law Firm has successfully settled cases and awarded our clients financial compensation for medical malpractice, medical bills, therapy and additional surgery, pain and suffering, parental distress and many others throughout South Carolina. Contact us today for a free, confidential consultation.

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