Birth Injury ∙ Medical Malpractice ∙ Shoulder Dystocia
If your child suffers shoulder dystocia/Erb's palsy, his or her ability to live a normal life is greatly hindered by potential pain and severe limitations on movement. Erb's palsy is paralysis or severe limitations to mobility in the arms resulting from nerve damage to the area during birth.
In some cases, the baby's size, the length of labor or the health of the mother are the sole causes of this injury. In other cases, Erb's palsy is a direct result of doctor negligence. Although each situation of shoulder dystocia must be independently evaluated, those cases caused by medical malpractice are particularly tragic for the children and the parents involved.
From record-setting verdicts to national awards, Randall L. Kinnard has earned a powerhouse reputation in the legal industry. Recent honors include "Personal Injury Lawyer of the Year for Nashville 2011," and induction into the Inner Circle of Advocates, a group of the top 100 plaintiff trial attorneys in the United States. Our firm has received numerous awards and honors. To discuss your specific situation, contact us.
At Kinnard, Clayton & Beveridge, we protect the interests of parents and children affected by Erb's palsy. Our Nashville Erb's palsy lawyers have more than 100 combined years of legal experience. We will use our team of expert medical evaluators and other specialists to fairly and properly evaluate the merits of your potential claim. We will work hard to help you obtain full and fair compensation to help you and your family properly care for your child.
Causes of Erb's Palsy
Some of the main causes of Erb's palsy include:
- Excessive pulling of the baby from the womb during birth
- Improper use of forceps or vacuum extraction methods
- Lodging of an oversized baby in the birth canal
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