Erb's Palsy Lawyers

The Erb's palsy lawyers at The Law Offices of Ginsberg and Broome know the devestation that can be caused by this type of birth injury. Also known as brachial plexus palsy, Erb's palsy occurs when a baby's shoulder becomes lodged against the mother's pelvis during delivery and nerves connecting the shoulder, arm, and hand to the spinal cord are ripped or stretched. Many of the children who are have Erb's palsy suffer from long-term disability including problems with musculoskeletal development, sensory and motor function impairment, or complete paralysis of the affected hand, shoulder, and/or arm. If the proper steps were not taken to prevent Erb's palsy, medical malpractice may have occurred and you could be entitled to compensation. Our Erb's palsy lawyers can review your case and determine the best course of action.