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The brachial plexus is a network of nerves that runs from the spinal cord, through the shoulder and down the arm. Brachial plexus injuries are a common form of birth injury. When the baby gets hung up on the pelvic bone of the mother and the doctor attempts to pull the child out, the nerves of the brachial plexus can stretch and even rupture, leaving the baby with a serious birth injury.
If your child has suffered a birth injury such as a brachial plexus injury, the attorneys at Kirsch Gartenberg Howard LLP are here to stand up for your rights. Our lawyers have significant experience helping people across northern New Jersey and New York City who have suffered due to negligent medical care.
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Brachial Plexus Injuries and Medical Negligence
Brachial plexus injuries are not always the result of medical malpractice. However, in some cases, these injuries are the result of negligence on the part of the obstetrician, nurse, midwife or other medical professional. Such instances of malpractice can force the child to contend with an injury that may last a lifetime, and give the family significant financial and emotional hardship.
Brachial plexus injuries include:
- Erb's palsy: Complete or partial paralysis of the arm. Children with Erb's palsy typically have trouble performing everyday activities including everything from getting dressed to playing.
- Klumpke's palsy: Complete or partial paralysis of the nerves of the hand and forearm. Klumpke's palsy is characterized by the hand being in a backwards position while it is at rest.
In handling birth injury cases, we work with experts in obstetrics, economics and other fields who help us determine how the injury took place and the economic impact it will have on the family. Our attorneys will build the strongest possible case on your behalf and do everything in our power to see that all negligent parties are held accountable for the harm that has been done to your child.
Contact an Essex County Birth Injuries Lawyer
Call 877-319-7488 to arrange a free initial consultation with a knowledgeable Essex County hospital errors lawyer. We can also arrange evening appointments or home or hospital visits.
