ERBS PALSY MEDICAL NEGLIGENCE
COMPENSATION CLAIMS AUSTRALIA
Erbs Palsy is caused by injury to the nervous system which occurs when a child is subjected to excessive trauma during delivery. This condition which results in numerous medical negligence compensation claims is caused by an injury to the brachial plexus, which is a network of nerves that run from the spine to the tips of the fingers.
Children with brachial plexus injuries are affected in different ways including:
- lack of muscle
control and feeling in an arm or hand
- little control over the wrist and hand
- reduced control of shoulder or elbow muscles
The four main types of brachial plexus injuries are:
- an avulsion which occurs when the nerve is torn from the spine
- a rupture which occurs when a nerve is torn but not close to the spine
- a neuroma which occurs where scar tissue as a result of the injury puts pressure on the nerve
- praxis which has a good prognosis and occurs when the nerve has been damaged but not torn
Clinical malpractice may be associated with the following risk factors;
- failure to perform a caesarean section
- failure to estimate a large baby's weight prior to delivery
- failure to recognise and treat maternal diabetes
- failure to follow protocols for shoulder dystocia
- failure to inform of the risks in vaginal delivery of a large baby
- applying unnecessary and excessive traction during the delivery
Medical negligence compensation claims arise as a result of failure by a health care provider
to treat and care for a patient with a reasonable degree of skill and care.
If a doctor or nurse was careless, lacked proper skills or disregarded established
rules which caused injury during your child's delivery then they may be found to be negligent. Hospitals can be liable to pay compensation for the incompetence
of their employees, including doctors, nurses and technicians.
Erbs Palsy can be a devastating injury with serious long term problems and disability. Claims are often complex and technical and
it is essential that you are properly represented to ensure that you establish liability and obtain maximum
compensation for your child. We can help you take the guesswork out of choosing an experienced lawyer.
If
you submit your claim details by using our online contact form an experienced solicitor will review it and respond by telephone.
You will be advised whether your child has a reasonable claim, and if so,
what steps you should take to protect your legal rights.
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