At Sokolove Law, our Boston Erb's palsy lawyers have decades of experience helping families seek justice and compensation for birth injuries caused by medical malpractice. Contact our team now to see if we can fight for your family.
At Sokolove Law, we know the suffering that parents experience when a child develops Erb's Palsy due to medical negligence and malpractice. We have a long track record of holding those responsible for that suffering accountable.
Over the last 45+ years, we've secured more than $962 Million on behalf of families affected by birth injuries across the United States.
Our Erb's palsy lawyers have the resources and skills needed to help you seek justice and compensation for the injuries your child suffered.
And it won’t cost you anything upfront or out of pocket — we only get paid if you do, so there’s no financial risk to taking legal action.
Find out if you have a case for free by calling (800) 995-1212 as soon as possible.
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According to the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS), about 1-2 in 1,000 babies have Erb’s palsy. Erb’s palsy is caused by injury to the brachial plexus, a network of nerves around the shoulder.
In infants, this injury can occur when the baby’s shoulders become stuck during labor and delivery. Doctors sometimes use significant force to remove a baby from the mother’s birth canal, but pulling on the baby’s head can cause these nerves to stretch or tear.
Unfortunately, these nerves carry signals that provide feeling and movement to the shoulder, arm, and hand. Damage to these nerves can often lead to a lifetime of debilitation.
Symptoms of Erb’s palsy in babies include:
Keeping the arm bent of flexed against the body
Muscle weakness in the affected arm
Not moving the lower arm, upper arm, hand, shoulder, or wrist
Not reacting to loud sudden noises
Weakened grip
The brachial plexus injuries that cause Erb’s palsy in babies can occur shortly before, during, or after the child’s birth.
Even if you’re not sure what caused your child’s condition, contact Sokolove Law today. Let us try to find out what happened — and work to get you answers.
Sadly, medical professionals can often prevent Erb's palsy in many cases. Medical professionals routinely monitor the development of a fetus for months. Several issues can indicate an infant may be at risk for Erb’s palsy, and doctors can often identify and address many of these risk factors before delivery.
When they know a problematic or difficult delivery is likely, doctors can order a cesarean section or C-section to minimize the risk of a baby suffering from Erb’s palsy. While babies can still develop Erb’s palsy when delivered through a C-section, it's much more rare.
Erb's palsy risk factors may include:
Babies with high birth weights (usually over 8 lbs.)
Difficult deliveries like breech deliveries (when the child presents feet- or bottom-first) or cases of shoulder dystocia (when the child’s shoulders become stuck in the birth canal), which may lead a doctor to use excessive force to free the child from the womb
The use of medical instruments like forceps and vacuum extractors, which can injure the child if used improperly
Even if you’re not sure what caused your child to develop Erb's palsy, contact Sokolove Law today by calling (800) 995-1212. We have registered nurses on staff who can figure out if malpractice may have played a role in your child's injury.
“What I’ve learned from working in the hospital is what is supposed to happen or what we would expect to happen during a normal delivery. And it helps me be able to spot the red flags or situations that could potentially cause an injury to a child or a mother.” – Kristin Proctor, Registered Nurse with Sokolove Law
Filing an Erb’s Palsy Lawsuit in Boston, MA
Caring for a child with Erb’s palsy can be devastating emotionally and financially for parents and guardians — but Sokolove Law may be able to help.
Get compensation that could be life-changing for your child
Seek justice for your child and your family
Hold the responsible medical professionals accountable for the errors they made
Potentially prevent another family from going through the same experience
If you have a case, our Boston Erb's palsy lawyers can handle every step of the legal process for you, from finding the evidence to filing the claim — and it won’t cost your family anything out of pocket. We only get paid if you do.
We also have a team of registered nurses who can help you understand your child’s injury, provide emotional support, and discuss your potential legal options.
Most Erb’s palsy lawsuits result in settlements, which occur when the defendant (the hospital, insurance company, doctor, etc.) agrees to pay an amount of compensation that the plaintiff (your legal team) agrees to.
Insurers often do this when they know they would likely lose if the case ever went to court, where the judge and jury can decide the case's outcome.
At Sokolove Law, our experienced lawyers have secured over $962 Million in settlements and verdicts for families affected by birth injuries.
Erb’s palsy settlement amounts are influenced by many factors in each case, including the:
Severity of the child’s injury
Current and future costs to treat the injury and support the child
Extent of medical negligence
Settlements allow families to receive money that can be used to care for the child in many ways. It can be used toward the cost of therapy and treatment, any assistive devices or specialized care your child may need, and more.
Our Past Erb's Palsy Settlement and Verdict Results
Over the last 45+ years, Sokolove Law has recovered over $962 Million on behalf of families affected by birth injuries, including the following Erb’s palsy settlement amounts and verdicts:
$2.75 Million awarded to the family of a child impacted by Erb’s palsy
$975,000 for a 6-year-old boy with Erb’s palsy
$4.5 Million awarded to the family of a child affected by Erb’s palsy
$950,000 for a 5-year-old girl who has Erb’s palsy
$1.99 Million for the family of a child with Erb’s palsy complications
While it is important to note that compensation is not guaranteed, our Boston Erb’s palsy lawyers will fight for the most compensation possible in your case.
Get Help from an Erb’s Palsy Attorney in Boston, MA
Sokolove Law started in Boston more than 45 years ago. Since then, our firm has expanded across the country.
We have decades of experience and a long track record of success handling birth injury cases, recovering over $962 Million for clients nationwide.
Your initial consultation will be free, and our attorneys only get paid if you do. Our staff of registered nurses will also be available to support you throughout your case.
Sokolove Law Has Served Boston & New England as an Erb's Palsy Law Firm
In 1979, Jim Sokolove founded Sokolove Law in Boston. One of his goals was to help the families of children with Erb's palsy get the justice and compensation they deserve. Sokolove Law has become a nationwide firm because of Jim's determination and vision.
We help people from all walks of life — including those of different races, genders, and economic statuses — file Erb's palsy claims.
We'll provide free legal case evaluations to our clients and will dedicate a team of legal professionals to your case, including an Erb's palsy attorney, paralegal, and nurse case manager. You and your family matter to us.
Ricky A. LeBlanc is the Managing Attorney at Sokolove Law. As Managing Attorney, Ricky is responsible for all communications with prospective clients and, along with his team of paralegals and case managers, review all potential cases.
