Brachial Plexus birth injury is also known as Erb's Palsy. The brachial plexus is a series of nerves that conducts signals from the spine to the shoulder, arm and hand.
Brachial Plexus birth injury often happens during birth when there is damage to those nerves.
Symptoms of brachial plexus birth injury include a limp or paralyzed arm, lack of muscle control in the arm, hand or wrist, and a lack of feeling in the arm or hand.
Brachial Plexus birth injury can be temporary, however it is often permanent.
Brachial Plexus claims
Although Brachial Plexus injury can happen anytime, many Brachial Plexus injuries happen at birth. The baby's shoulders can become impacted and cause the brachial plexus nerves to stretch or tear.
Clinical negligence in Brachial Plexus birth injury can be a result of strong traction applied during delivery, failure to arrange a Caesarean section or negligent handling of the baby's shoulder.
If you have been affected by Brachial Plexus birth injury, and you think it is due to medical negligence, you could be eligible to file a claim for compensation.
Advice from Legal Advice Helpline
The right clinical negligence solicitor can help you bring a claim for compensation in a case of Brachial Plexus birth injury clinical negligence.
Find out more about clinical negligence claims by contacting Legal Advice Helpline on 0800 612 3042 and we can help you find the specialists you need.
Whether you've experienced Brachial Plexus birth injury, acquired brain injury or another clinical negligence injury, make sure you find out all you need to know today.