Erb's Palsy


Young baby

Partial or complete paralysis

Erbs Palsy is a type of brachial plexus injury that can result in temporary or permanent disability. The brachial plexus is a network of nerves between the neck and shoulder that is responsible for conducting nerve signals to the arm. When the brachial plexus is stretched it can cause damage to those nerves-resulting in anything from limited mobility to complete paralysis of the arm.

While brachial plexus stretching injuries can occur in adulthood, they most often occur during childbirth. When an infant is too large or there are other delivery difficulties, it is possible that the infant's brachial plexus can be over-stretched during delivery and cause Erbs Palsy. These birth injuries can be prevented if the medical care provider pays attention to the warning signs and acts with due care.  Bader Yakaitis & Nonnenmacher, LLP, an Erb’s Palsy attorney can investigate a claim to determine if medical negligence was a factor in your child's birth injury.

Many children are able to recover from the limited mobility of Erbs Palsy; however, the affected arm may continue to be smaller and weaker than the unaffected arm. Other children are not so fortunate and have a lifetime of limited mobility and poor circulation with which they must contend.

No matter how mild or severe the birth injury, it is important to contact Bader Yakaitis & Nonnenmacher, LLP, an  Erb’s Palsy Attorney’s firm to discuss how you can seek damages on behalf of your child.