Erb's Palsy

Cleveland, Ohio, Erb’s Palsy Attorneys

Erb's palsy, almost always resulting from the negligent handling of shoulder dystocia during labor and delivery, results in nerve damage that may mean that a baby will never have normal use of his or her arm.

If your child received brachial plexus injuries during childbirth and has lasting damage, contact birth injury lawyers Lancione & Lancione, PLL by phone or email to schedule a consultation.

With more than sixty years combined experience, lawyers John G. and John A. Lancione are well-prepared to investigate the circumstances behind a baby's Erb's palsy. Sometimes, the answer lies in prenatal care — an OB/GYN may have failed to recognize and address risk factors such as gestational diabetes, preeclampsia, or excessive maternal or fetal weight gain.

Failure to Prevent Erb's Palsy through Consideration of Risk Factors

Negligence in prenatal care can be compounded by childbirth complications caused by the size or position of the baby. An extra-large fetus is at higher risk of becoming stuck in the mother’s pelvis. The shoulder dystocia that occurs in the process can result in Erb's palsy if the obstetrician or nurse midwife applies excessive downward pressure on the baby’s head while attempting to dislodge the stuck shoulder.

During labor, negligence may be indicated when an obstetrician has not responded appropriately to the challenges of an oversize baby, an obese mother, or other risk factors.

Experienced Birth Injury Attorneys Securing Positive Results for Families

The attorneys of Lancione & Lancione, PLL use their detailed knowledge of medical procedures and standards related to pregnancy and childbirth and their in-depth legal knowledge to help families obtain the compensation that a child with Erb's palsy will need for a lifetime of medical expenses.

Follow this link to read examples of successful verdicts our law firm has achieved on behalf of children who have suffered birth injuries. Contact us to schedule your free initial consultation regarding legal options when birth trauma results in disabilities such as cerebral palsy.