How An Attorney Can Help After A Brachial Plexus Injury At Birth At A Florida Hospital or Facility
A brachial plexus injury (like Erb’s palsy) during birth can cause lifelong challenges. At Needle & Ellenberg, P.A., we know that these nerve injuries, often from excessive force during a difficult delivery, are frequently preventable. If negligence by staff caused your child’s injury, an experienced attorney can help you and your family pursue the compensation and justice that you deserve.
Brachial Plexus Injuries & Negligence
The brachial plexus nerves control arm and hand movement. Damage to this nerve can be painful and harmful and may occur during treatment if proper protocols and precautions are not followed. Damage to the brachial plexus nerves by staff can occur if:
- Excessive force is used during delivery, especially with shoulder dystocia.
- Hospital providers employ Improper delivery maneuvers.
- Delivery Instruments are misused negligently by staff.
- High-risk deliveries are not properly managed, e.g., by failing to offer a timely C-section.
If your child has suffered damage to their brachial plexus nerve during birth, an experienced Miami, FL birth injury lawyer can help you determine if you have a viable claim of malpractice or negligence.
Florida Facilities Involved in Brachial Plexus Injury Cases
Brachial plexus injuries may occur at hospitals throughout Florida, and your attorney will review records from the specific facility involved. Many cases involve major health systems such as Mount Sinai Medical Center of Florida, HCA Healthcare hospitals, Baptist Health South Florida facilities, Adventist Health System hospitals, Orlando Health, BayCare Health System in the Tampa Bay region, Ascension Health locations across Florida, and Cleveland Clinic Florida. These institutions provide high-level obstetric and neonatal care, and their records often play an important role in determining whether medical negligence contributed to the injury.
Long-Term Impact Of Brachial Plexus Injuries
Brachial plexus injuries can lead to a variety of serious consequences, including partial/complete arm paralysis and need for extensive therapy/surgeries. An experienced lawyer will fight hard for the compensation and justice that you and your child deserve. Your attorney will pursue financial recovery so that you can pursue your child’s physical recovery to the fullest extent possible.
Investigating Brachial Plexus Claims Against Florida Facilities:
It is your attorney’s job to investigate your treatment, gather evidence, review your injuries and losses, and build a strong case in your favor. Building a strong case involves:
- Thorough Medical Record Review from the specific hospitals.
- Consultation with Leading Obstetric & Pediatric Neurology Specialists to determine the standard of care and if it was breached in your case.
- Demonstrating Causation: Linking a hospital’s negligence to the injury.
- Assessing Lifetime Damages for care and lost earning capacity.
Pursuing a claim on your own can be difficult and frustrating. An attorney has the legal knowledge and experience to help you pursue compensation with confidence and clarity.
Contact An Experienced Attorney Today
If your child suffered a brachial plexus injury at a Florida hospital, contact an attorney as soon as possible to determine if you have a viable case. Do not hesitate to reach out for the dedicated legal assistance that you deserve.
Disclaimer: This information is for educational purposes and not legal advice. Past results do not predict future outcomes. For specific legal advice regarding a brachial plexus injury, consult with a qualified attorney today.