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ERB'S PALSY CAUSES

Erb's palsy is one of the most common and serious of all shoulder dystocia injuries, a type of trauma which results from a newborn's shoulder becoming stuck behind the mother's cervix during delivery. Learn More...

TYPES OF ERB'S PALSY

Depending on the type of nerve damage in Erb's palsy children the symptoms can range from mild to severe. With Erb's palsy there are four different types of nerve injuries. Learn More...

ERB'S PALSY TREATMENT

In 80% of the babies born with Erb's palsy recovery will occur without a surgical intervention. Often times, though, a child with brachial plexus palsy can benefit from surgical procedures to increase their arm functions. Learn More...

Experience You can Trust at Oshman & Mirisola, LLP

Oshman & Mirisola, LLP, originally founded over 35 years ago, was formed with the guiding principles of service to its clients and excellence in advocating their cases. Today, we have grown to become one of the preeminent law firms in the areas of medical malpractice, product liability, defective drugs, personal injury litigation, toxic exposure, consumer rights and commercial litigation. Despite the growth since our early days, Oshman & Mirisola, LLP continues to provide representation to clients consistent with it's original guiding principles. Read more..

Erb's Palsy Verdicts & Settlements

$2,625,000 Settlement - New York Medical Malpractice. Erb's Palsy. Mother was diagnosed as suffering from gestational diabetes and the fetus was known to be approximately 9 pounds, 6 ounces. Despite these facts a vaginal delivery was attempted. At the time of delivery the newborn's shoulder became stuck behind the cervix of the mother. Rather than perform a c-section the obstetrician utilized an improper delivery technique and a brachial plexus injury known as an Erb's Palsy resulted. The settlement reflects a structure to the infant paid for with slightly more than half the settlement proceeds.

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