There are many types of Florida birth injuries that can affect your newborn child. Nearly three percent of children are injured in some way during birth, all in varying instances of severity.
One Florida birth injury that is more common than others is Brachial plexus palsy. This injury, which is common amongst large or oversized children, can have long-standing effects over the life of a newborn.
Brachial plexus palsy is an injury to the nerves in a newborn’s neck. Because these nerves send crucial signals through the spine to a child’s shoulders, arms, hands and fingers, an injury to this area can have serious consequences.
Brachial plexus palsy occurs during birth when a newborn’s neck is stretched beyond a safe distance. This is prone to happen with large babies, but can also happen if the medical professionals assisting the delivery put too much pressure on the child.
When Brachial plexus palsy occurs, the long term effects can vary. Some children can heal from minor cases of Brachial plexus palsy in a matter of months. Others suffer paralysis in one or both of their arms for the rest of their life. You can only imagine the pain and suffering this inflicts.
If your child has been affected by Brachial plexus palsy, and is struggling to cope with the effects, you are not without options. If your child’s injury occurred as the result of the actions of negligent medical professionals, you may be able to receive financial compensation from a settlement or jury verdict.
If you think you may qualify to recover damages in a personal injury legal suit on behalf of your child, you should first contact a Fort Lauderdale birth injury lawyer. An experienced attorney can advise you on how to proceed, helping you avoid the mistakes that others make.
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