In the UK, 1 in every 750 babies are born with erb-duchenne palsy or erb’s palsy for short. Erb’s palsy is typically the result of a birth trauma that can dramatically affect the quality of your child’s life. Our specialist team of erb’s palsy solicitors is recognised by Legal 500 as one of the top medical negligence solicitors in England and Wales. We are here to help you get the compensation that you need to give your child with erb-duchenne palsy the best chance in life.
Your doctor may refer to erb’s palsy by its medical name, brachial plexus paralysis. The paralysis affects the main nerves in the arm, which are responsible for feeling and movement. Depending on the extent of the damage, the loss of movement could be spread to the full arm or only partial areas. Some babies can recover on their own, while others require extensive therapy. Rapid diagnosis and timely, controlled medical intervention can help most regain movement. However, for parents, the associated care costs are extensive. This is precisely where our compassionate and determined erb’s palsy solicitors can make a big difference to your family.
To start an erb’s palsy compensation claim, please get in touch with our medical negligence solicitors by calling 01253 766 559 or completing this form.
Erb’s palsy can be a result of an avoidable birth injury in some cases. Several factors can contribute to the damage caused to the nerves in your baby’s arm:
We have extensive specialist knowledge in this complex area of law to support parents and their families. The team consists of both medical and legal birth injury experts who combine their rich knowledge to help achieve justice for clients. With in excess of 25 years’ experience as leading birth injuries specialists, we are committed to supporting families every step of the way to gain the compensation that they are entitled to meet their child’s needs both now and in the future.
We have a strong track record of securing multi-million-pound settlements for our clients following preventable incidents of medical negligence. We often feature in the news to raise awareness of maternity care issues and helping our clients to tell their story following a successful settlement.
We understand that some families may be reluctant to file a claim. Many of our clients have not been successful with their previous solicitors who may have failed to obtain the evidence required to win a claim. We have a strong track record of securing substantial £multi-million settlements where previous solicitors have failed or have simply given up.
If you believe that excessive force was applied during your child’s birth or that the medical staff failed to advise you about the associated risks for your baby, our approachable and compassionate team are here to help. Significant birth injury claims can be pursued up to three years after your child’s 18th birthday if mental capacity has not been affected. If we believe that you have a claim, we will undertake meticulous research with independent medical experts to scrutinise the medical reports and the medical decisions made before, during, and after your child’s birth.
We understand that for most families, the thought of extensive legal costs is daunting. We operate on a no win no fee basis. We also ensure that families receive interim payments before a final settlement is secured.
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