There are many factors that can cause Erb’s palsy. They include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Improper use of forceps or vacuum suction
• Large baby
• Obese mother
• Diabetes during delivery
• Prolonged labor
• Mother with a narrow or abnormally shaped pelvis
• Breech birth (feet-first delivery)

Childbirth is a vulnerable time for both the baby and the mother. Doctors and other healthcare professionals are required to take the appropriate measures to ensure the safe and healthy delivery of a child. When medical professionals fail in this duty, they can be held responsible for injuries sustained as a result. Ronemus & Vilensky are experts at fighting to recover damages for medical bills, the cost of lifelong treatment, lost earning ability and pain and suffering, both physical and emotional. Children with Erb’s palsy injuries are affected every day of their lives and deserve to be compensated for their injuries. If you feel your child’s Erb’s palsy may have been caused by medical negligence or malpractice, please contact us today to discuss your case with an experienced medical malpractice attorney. Many of our Erb’s palsy patients feel an initial reluctance to seek legal recourse. However, after they recognize the errors that led to their child’s injuries and that their child will have the injury for his or her life, these parents better understand their rights. Contact Ronemus & Vilensky and we will examine your case, answer your questions, and help you understand your legal rights and options.