Brachial Plexus Injury Lawyer in New York
What is a Brachial Plexus Injury?
The brachial plexus is a network of nerves that connect around the neck, arm, shoulder, and spine. A serious birth injury can occur if the baby is pulled too hard during labor, ultimately tearing or severing the nerves in the brachial plexus area.
A brachial plexus injury will result in nerve damage, affecting movement and sensation in the arms, wrists, and hands. Children with brachial plexus palsy, sometimes referred to as Erbs palsy, may experience any of the following symptoms:
- Limp or paralyzed arms or hands
- Lack of muscle control in the arms, hands, or wrists
- Lack of feeling or sensation in the arms or hands
- Facial paralysis
While some brachial plexus injuries will heal on their own, most brachial plexus injuries are permanent. Although you may not be able to cure your child of a brachial plexus injury, you can provide them with medical treatment, physical therapy, and surgery to improve their condition.
Recovering Compensation for a Brachial Plexus Injury
New York medical malpractice laws state that if a doctor's negligence leads to the injury of a patient he or she can be sued for damages. As a trained and licensed physician, your doctor should be able to identify when the baby is at risk of injury, as well as what can be done to reduce the risk of injury. If you can prove that your baby suffered a brachial plexus injury because of doctor or hospital negligence, you have the right to file lawsuit for damages.
At the Law Offices of Sam Rosmarin, a skilled New York medical malpractice attorney can meet with you during a free consultation to review the facts of your case, inform you of your rights, and advise you of your best options. If medical malpractice was a factor in your baby's injury, you can trust your claim will be aggressively prosecuted for maximum compensation. Although no amount of compensation is enough to make up for the damage caused to your child, it can provide you with the financial resources you need to provide your child with the treatment and medical care he or she needs both now and in the future.
Interested in scheduling a free consultation to discuss your claim? Please contact a New York brachial plexus injury lawyer at the Law Offices of Sam Rosmarin today!