Erb’s Palsy Symptoms
Erb’s palsy is a birth injury occurring when your child’s brachial plexus nerves become damaged during birth. These nerves surround the shoulder and control the shoulder, arm, and hand on that side of the body. This is a serious birth injury which can cause lifelong disability for your child.
The symptoms of Erb’s palsy may vary based on the extent of the nerve damage. In mild cases, your child may make a full recovery. However, in most cases, your child may suffer permanent nerve damage limiting the use of the arm, shoulder, and hand.
Common Erb’s palsy symptoms include:
- Limp or paralyzed arm
- Lack of muscle control in the arm, hand, or wrist
- Lack of sensation in the arm or hand
Sadly, many cases of Erb’s palsy are preventable. When medical errors during the birth process are responsible for your child’s birth injury, you may be entitled to receive compensation through a medical malpractice lawsuit.
The Baltimore medical malpractice lawyers at the Yost Legal Group have been fighting for the rights of birth injury victims for more than 20 years. We understand that you and your family are facing difficult times, and we will aggressively pursue the compensation necessary to help your child receive the treatment he or she deserves.
Please contact the Yost Legal Group today to schedule your free initial consultation. We serve clients in Baltimore, Maryland.
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