Representation for Michigan Birth Injury and Erb's Palsy Cases
Brachial plexus injury, more commonly known as Erb's palsy, often occurs in newborns when nerves in the shoulder and neck are ruptured or torn during birth. This can be as a result of doctors pulling on baby's arms during birth or creating stress while the child's shoulder is impacted. The damage suffered as a result can be temporary, or it can create a permanent physical disability.
At the Ann Arbor law office of Bredell & Bredell, our attorneys work with Michigan families to pursue compensation when a doctor's negligence or malpractice causes injury. Many brachial plexus injuries could and should have been avoided.
If you and your child have unnecessarily suffered, we can put experience on your side.
Knowledgeable and Reliable Birth Injury Lawyers
Medical professionals should heed warning signs that can indicate an undue risk of injury to the baby and mother during labor and delivery. Ignoring those warning signs, failing to act in a timely fashion or delaying a c-section for too long can have serious consequences for the mother and child.
Brachial plexus injuries most often occur in:
- Children over nine pounds
- Babies who are in the breech position
- Mothers who have pregnancies exceeding 40 weeks
- Mothers who have developed gestational diabetes
- Mother who have gained significant weight during pregnancy
If your child was born without the proper use of an arm or with serious nerve damage because of delivery negligence, you need to know your rights and options. Recognizing the warning signs of undue stress on mother and baby is vital, and if a birth injury is suffered because a medical professional failed to act, you may be entitled to compensation.
Our lawyers have extensive experience handling personal injury, medical malpractice and birth injury cases. We offer a caring approach and proven record of success. If your infant has suffered nerve damage during birth, shoulder dystocia or a brachial plexus injury, Bredell & Bredell can put our knowledge and resources behind your case.
Get the Information and Support Your Family Needs
As a contingency fee based firm, we only collect our attorneys fees when we obtain a verdict or settlement for you, although you may be required to pay for other court costs.
Contact our office today by calling 866-586-8164 throughout Michigan or reach us online to schedule an appointment. We offer flexible scheduling options at our Ann Arbor location as well as offices in Jackson and Ypsilanti.
