Protecting the Rights of Parents Victimized by Serious Birth Injuries
If the lives of your child and family have been forever changed due to the negligence of a doctor, take immediate action and call us today. You need an experienced attorney at your side to handle the complexities of birth injury claims.
At Furr & Henshaw, our lawyers combine the compassion, skill and resources to maximize compensation when negligence resulted in lifelong challenges for the child. With offices in Myrtle Beach and Columbia, we represent clients throughout South Carolina.
Myrtle Beach Dystocia Attorneys at Your Side
Erb's palsy is caused by difficult labor or childbirth that often leads to shoulder dystocia. It occurs when an infant's head and neck are pulled toward the side at the same time. Excessive pulling on the shoulders during headfirst delivery or pressure on raised arms during a feet-first or breech delivery can result in damage to the main nerves. The infant suffers paralysis of his or her arm.
Depending on the damage, the following can occur:
- Paralysis will resolve itself after a few months
- Rehabilitative therapy is needed
- Surgery is required
A catastrophic birth injury suffered at such a young age can be permanent. Muscular, nervous and circulatory development are impaired. The growth of the arm is stunted, presenting a lifetime of challenges. Our job is to investigate the Erb's palsy claim with attention to detail. If negligence played a role, we move forward while you deal with the emotional fallout of the injury and future challenges your child faces.
Contact Us Today to Schedule a Free Consultation
If your infant suffered serious injuries at birth, contact our South Carolina Erb's palsy attorneys to schedule a free, no-obligation consultation. You will not pay any attorneys fees unless our firm helps you recover compensation.
