Call Our Florida Birth Injury Attorneys Today if Shoulder Dystocia or Erb’s Palsy Has Affected Your Family

Erb's palsy is a birth injury that affects movement in one or both arms of an infant. Erb's palsy may cause a temporary disability in one arm, or can result in the full and permanent paralysis of one or both of a newborn's arms.
When a child is affected by Erb's palsy, whether this is your first child or your fourth, the consequences can be extremely difficult to deal with. Not only do you and your loved ones have to contend with the pain of the disability, but also the knowledge that the injury could likely have been prevented if medical professionals were doing their jobs.
At Chalik & Chalik, we know what you are going through. Florida birth injury lawyer Debi Chalik is a mother of three who works tirelessly on the behalf of Florida birth injury victims. She does not rest until justice has been served, and she will help you and your family obtain the financial compensation you deserve.

The symptoms of Erb's Palsy

There are numerous symptoms that may indicate that your child has suffered Erb's Palsy. If one or more of these is present, it does not necessarily mean he or she has been injured, but you should visit a doctor for a checkup.

Arm paralysis
Limpness in arms
Trouble moving the arm
Inability to grasp objects with the hand
Inability to turn the hand "palm up"

What causes Erb's palsy?
The most common cause of Erb's Palsy is a health care provider pulling excessively on the baby's head and or neck during a vaginal delivery, thereby stretching and damaging the brachial plexus nerves. This usually occurs when the baby experiences a shoulder dystocia during delivery, whereby its shoulder gets stuck under the mother's pelvic bone due to the large size of the baby. The health care professional then pulls on the baby's head in a forceful manner, causing Erb's Palsy.
While Erb's palsy has natural causes, the actual injury is almost always someone else's responsibility. Medical professionals have the duty to recognize and treat problems before they happen. When they fail to perform a C-section for a large baby, or misuse tools like forceps or vacuum extraction, they can be held liable for their negligence.
Doctors and nurses are supposed to work to keep us safe and healthy. When they fail to do so, whether out of inattention or negligence, the victims of this situation (you) deserve the legal right to try to make things better. You may be able to receive financial compensation through a Florida birth injury claim.

Call Chalik & Chalik for more information
You may be liable to recover damages after a Florida birth injury caused by negligent medical professionals, but you put your entire case at risk if you wait too long or don't take it seriously. It is absolutely crucial that you call an experienced Fort Lauderdale shoulder dystocia attorney right away.
For more information about these cases, call our experienced Fort Lauderdale shoulder dystocia lawyers. We have the experience and expert resources to help you determine if your child was injured and what legal recourse you have now. We will arrange for the best experts to care for your child and take the necessary steps to help you find justice.
For a free consultation about your case, call us today toll free at (888) 539-5297 or fill out the form on this page. You pay absolutely nothing to talk with one of our lawyers, and if you hire us to represent you, you will be charged nothing unless you win your case.
You have nothing to lose. Get the care you deserve and the legal action you are entitled to. Call Chalik & Chalik today at (888) 539-5297