Birth Injury Lawyers in Chicago, Illinois

The anticipation of childbirth is one of the most wonderful feelings there is. Most parents are lucky enough to take home happy, healthy babies. Unfortunately, complications can sometimes arise. Could that complication have been prevented? Was it brought on due to negligence?

Erbs Palsy and Cerebral Palsy are two such complications that may be avoided at birth.

Erbs Palsy

Erbs Palsy results from damage being done to the brachial plexus nerves. This birth injury can be sustained when the delivering physician puts too much pressure on the baby's neck and head during a vaginal birth. Symptoms of Erbs Palsy include:

• Lack of muscle control in the arm and/or hand
• Paralyzed arm

In addition, the size of the arm and the strength it develops can be affected.

Cerebral Palsy

Cerebral Palsy is damage to the brain and Affects movement control and can be sustained any time before, during and after birth. It can be acquired through a brain infection such as bacterial meningitis or viral encephalitis or following a severe head injury. There are many elements that can suggest the injury occurred as a result of improper medical care or abuse sustained during the birthing process such as:

• Infant is floppy at birth
• Infant's skin is blue at birth
• Infant requires resuscitation at or following birth as he/she is not breathing
• Seizures develop within 24 to 48 hours after birth
• No indication of trauma or infection during pregnancy

Although children are born everyday with complications, some of them may have been avoidable.

If your child suffered a birth injury such as erb's pasly or cerebral palsy, you may be entitled to financial compensation. Contact our experienced lawyers for a free consultation.