erb's palsy Archives - The Fitzgerald Law Firm

How Did Too Much Pressure at Birth Lead to $4.2 Million Award?

Posted by: James Fitzgerald on November 4th, 2016 in Birth Injury Blog, Blog

The family of a baby who developed Erb’s palsy, neuropathy and a host of other injuries during delivery has been awarded $4.2 million by a New London (Connecticut) Superior judge. Jurors needed merely eight...

Causes and Symptoms of Erb’s Palsy

Posted by: Medical Malpractice on August 30th, 2016 in Birth Injury Blog, Blog, Medical Malpractice Blog

Children that are born with neurological disorders such as cerebral palsy, Erb’s palsy, or brachial plexus tend to experience brain injuries such as stretching, scarring, and rupturing of nerves. More often, these birth injuries...

Erb’s Palsy: Things You May Need To Know

Posted by: James Fitzgerald on March 25th, 2016 in Birth Injury Blog, Blog

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Erb’s palsy is a nerve injury that occurs during difficult birthing procedures – normally involving the delivery of large babies, breech delivery or prolonged labor. Named for one of the physicians who first diagnosed...