New York Personal Injury Lawyers - Erb's Palsy

Erb's/Brachial Plexus Palsy is a mechanical trauma injury to the nerves controlling the upper arm and shoulder. This injury may be caused by a doctor using too much force on the child's head during delivery or by misjudging the baby's weight and not taking proper precautions. Some children are left with a permanent nerve injury to their shoulder and arm. Many times this injury is preventable when the doctor follows acceptable procedures that can be used to deliver the child without permanent nerve damage.