Filing A Claim After A Brachial Plexus Injury

How An Attorney Can Help After A Brachial Plexus Injury At Birth At A Cleveland Clinic Florida Facility

A brachial plexus injury (like Erb’s palsy) during birth at a Cleveland Clinic Florida facility can  cause lifelong challenges. Attorneys such as our colleagues at Needle & Ellenberg, P.A. know that these nerve injuries, often from excessive force during a difficult  delivery, are frequently preventable. If negligence by Cleveland Clinic Florida staff caused your child’s injury, an experienced attorney can help you and your family pursue the compensation and justice that you deserve.

Understanding Brachial Plexus Injuries & Negligence At Cleveland Clinic Florida

The brachial plexus nerves control arm and hand movement. Damage to this nerve can be painful and harmful, and it can unfortunately occur in a variety of ways during treatment, if the proper protocols and precautions are not followed. Damage to the brachial plexus nerves by Cleveland Clinic Florida staff can occur if: 

• Excessive Force is Used During Delivery, especially with shoulder dystocia.

• Improper Delivery Maneuvers are Employed by Cleveland Clinic Florida providers.

• Delivery Instruments are Misused Negligently by Cleveland Clinic Florida staff.

• High-Risk Deliveries are Not Properly Managed, e.g., failing to offer a timely C section at a Cleveland Clinic Florida facility. 

If your child has suffered damage to their brachial plexus nerve during birth, an experienced birth injury lawyer can help you determine if you have a viable claim of malpractice or negligence.

Long-Term Impact Of Brachial Plexus Injuries From Cleveland Clinic Florida

Brachial plexus injuries can lead to a variety of serious consequences, including partial/complete arm paralysis and need for extensive therapy/surgeries. An experienced lawyer will fight hard for the compensation and justice that you and your child deserve. Your attorney will pursue financial recovery so that you can pursue your child’s physical recovery to the fullest extent possible.

Investigating Brachial Plexus Claims Against Cleveland Clinic Florida: 

It is your attorney’s job to investigate your treatment, gather evidence, review your injuries and losses, and build a strong case in your favor. Building a strong case involves: 

• Thorough Medical Record Review from the specific Cleveland Clinic Florida hospital.

• Consultation with Leading Obstetric & Pediatric Neurology Specialists to determine the standard of care and if it was breached in your case.

• Demonstrating Causation: Linking Cleveland Clinic Florida’s negligence to the injury.

• Assessing Lifetime Damages for care and lost earning capacity. 

Pursuing a claim on your own can be difficult and frustrating. An attorney has the legal knowledge and experience to help you pursue compensation with confidence and clarity.

Contact An Experienced Attorney Today

If your child suffered a brachial plexus injury at a Cleveland Clinic Florida hospital, contact an attorney as soon as possible to determine if you have a viable case. Do not hesitate to reach out for the dedicated legal assistance that you deserve.

Disclaimer: This information is for educational purposes and not legal advice. Past results do not predict future outcomes. For specific legal advice regarding a brachial plexus injury at Cleveland Clinic Florida, consult with a qualified attorney today.