Tampa, Florida-area Erb’s Palsy Lawyers

Even minor nerve damage at birth can contribute to developmental problems that can affect your child for a lifetime. Cerebral palsy, Erb's palsy, and other childbirth-related nervous disorders are expensive to treat and can present overwhelming hardships for families. If your child has been diagnosed with Erb's palsy, the lawyers of David Law Group, P.A., serving Tampa, Florida and the surrounding area, may be able to help you recover compensation from the healthcare providers responsible for the injury.

• About Erb's Palsy
• Your Erb's Palsy Lawsuit

About Erb's Palsy

Erb's palsy is a motor disorder caused by damage to the nerve group that controls the arms, known as the brachial plexus nerves. A doctor who fails to act quickly to prevent Erb's palsy during a difficult birth may have committed medical malpractice. Our lawyers will examine your case to determine whether you have grounds for a lawsuit.

In almost every case, Erb's palsy occurs during childbirth when the baby's shoulders are stuck behind the mother's pubic bone, a condition known as shoulder dystocia. When shoulder dystocia occurs, it is often possible for a quick-thinking doctor to carefully maneuver the child's shoulders around the obstruction in order to avoid damage. In cases in which the injury is not prevented, however, the infant's head and neck are pulled to the side and compressed, causing nerve damage.

Erb's palsy may affect one or both arms. The affected arm or arms of a child suffering from Erb's palsy may be partially or completely paralyzed. Erb's palsy often impairs muscular, nervous, and circulatory development, causing the affected arm or arms to be shorter or weaker than normal. It also inhibits healing ability in case of injury and temperature regulation in cold weather.

Your Erb's Palsy Lawsuit

Though Erb's palsy can often be improved through treatment, the treatment process is typically expensive, time-consuming, and not without risks of its own. Neurosurgery is often required, and lengthy physical therapy is common. If your child's injury was caused by medical malpractice, you should not have to pay for Erb's palsy treatment. Our lawyers have a history of securing large verdicts and settlements in medical malpractice cases, helping families to cover the costs of treatment and rehabilitation.

With help from the Erb's palsy lawyers of David Law Group, P.A., serving clients from Tampa and throughout Central Florida, you can make sure your child receives effective treatment without delay. Do not take chances with your child's health; speak with one of our Erb's palsy lawyers today about your case.

Speak with Tampa, Florida-area Erb's Palsy Lawyers at David Law Group, P.A.

If your child has been diagnosed with Erb's palsy, there is little time to waste. Contact our lawyers, serving Tampa, Florida and other nearby communities, to determine whether you have grounds for a lawsuit. We have decades of experience in preparing complex, high-stakes birth injury cases and winning in court.

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