Nashville Brachial Plexus Palsy Lawyer

Has Your Child Developed Brachial Plexus Palsy?

When a baby’s neck, arm, or shoulder is stretched too far while still in the birth canal, brachial plexus palsy may occur.  Brachial plexus palsy, or Erb’s palsy, can also occur when a baby’s shoulder gets stuck behind the mother’s pelvic bone, and the doctor must pull the baby in order to get him or her out.  However, when a doctor pulls too aggressively, the nerves in the baby’s shoulder, arm, or neck may tear, rupture, or become totally severed.

Babies with brachial plexus palsy suffer from impaired functioning in the arm, hand, shoulder, and wrist.  Some common side effects of brachial plexus palsy include:

• Limited mobility or paralysis of the wrist, hand and/or arm
• Numbing of the wrist, hand and/or arm
• Lack of muscle control and coordination of the wrist, hand and/or arm

How a Nashville Birth Injury Attorney Can Help

If you think your child developed brachial plexus palsy as the result of a birth injury, it’s best to speak with a knowledgeable Nashville birth injury lawyer who can inform you of your rights and help you file a strong and compelling claim against the doctor or hospital responsible for your child’s condition. Obstetricians, nurses, and any other medical professional involved in delivering a baby must exercise extreme caution during the delivery process in order to prevent a birth injury like brachial plexus palsy. If you can establish that a doctor or hospital was negligent in your medical care and treatment, you may be able to recover compensation for your child’s pain and suffering, decreased enjoyment of life, lost earning capacity, and all current and future medical expenses relating to the treatment of the injury, including the cost of physical therapy and occupational therapy.

To discuss your rights and legal options at a free consultation, please don’t hesitate to contact Nashville brachial plexus palsy attorney Alexander Gothard today!