Common Causes of Erb’s Palsy in Rhode Island
Many Erb’s palsy cases are caused by medical malpractice or negligence, which is when a medical error takes place before, during, or shortly after a child’s birth.
These mistakes may result in injuries to the brachial plexus nerves, which can cause Erb’s palsy and result in numbness, pain, weakness, or paralysis in a child’s arm.
Examples of Erb’s palsy medical malpractice include a doctor:
- Using forceps or vacuum extractors incorrectly
- Not ordering a C-section when necessary
- Using excessive force to pull the baby from the birth canal
If your child suffered a brachial plexus injury at birth, you may be eligible for compensation that our Rhode Island Erb’s palsy attorneys can pursue on your behalf.
“Our daughter's traumatic birth left us devastated. She faces numerous issues, and I can't work as I need to care for her. Sokolove Law stepped in and helped us fight for justice. With their help, we can breathe a little easier, knowing our daughter's needs will be met.”
– Sokolove Law Birth Injury Client
We have registered nurses on staff with decades of labor and delivery experience who can help determine if your child’s injury may have been caused by a medical error.
Call (800) 995-1212 now to get started. It costs nothing to speak with our team.
How to File a Rhode Island Erb’s Palsy Lawsuit
At Sokolove Law, our experienced Erb’s palsy attorneys have successfully handled medical malpractice claims for families across the country, including in Rhode Island.
Our Rhode Island Erb’s palsy lawyers will handle every step of the legal process for you, so you can focus on your child’s well-being while we fight for compensation.
1. Contact Sokolove Law
At Sokolove Law, we provide free case reviews to determine if you may be eligible to take legal action.
We’ll ask you a few questions about the birth of your child to help determine if medical malpractice may have caused them to develop Erb’s palsy.
2. We’ll Find the Evidence of Negligence
We have investigators and registered nurses on staff who can help you make sense of what may have happened to your child and show that malpractice or negligence was involved.
Even if you are unsure if malpractice played a role in your child’s Erb’s palsy, we can help you figure out the truth — and there are no hourly fees or out-of-pocket costs to work with our team.
3. We’ll File Your Rhode Island Erb’s Palsy Claim
Your attorney will file your Erb’s palsy lawsuit within the state deadline known as the statute of limitations.
Once these deadlines pass, you won’t be able to file a claim or pursue compensation for your child’s injury.
Call (800) 995-1212 as soon as possible, so you don’t miss out on money you deserve. It costs nothing to speak with us.
4. We’ll Negotiate Erb’s Palsy Settlements
Our team will work to negotiate a Rhode Island Erb’s palsy settlement with the defendants, which could be the hospital or medical professionals responsible for your child’s birth injury.
The majority of cases end in a settlement, which means you may not have to step foot in court to receive compensation.
If a settlement isn’t reached, our Erb’s palsy lawyers are prepared to present your case in a trial and fight for a verdict on your behalf.
Our Past Rhode Island Erb’s Palsy Settlements
At Sokolove Law, we’ve secured over $905 Million for families affected by birth injuries like Erb’s palsy.
Erb’s palsy settlement amounts are based on a variety of factors, including the severity of your child’s injury and the role medical negligence played in the injury.
Some of our past Erb’s palsy settlements and verdicts include:
- $5 Million for a child with a brachial plexus injury
- $4.5 Million to the family of a child impacted by Erb’s palsy
- $2.75 Million for a child who developed Erb’s palsy from malpractice
- $2 Million for the parents of a child with Erb’s palsy
- $1.99 Million for the family of a child with Erb’s palsy complications
- $1.8 Million to a child with a brachial plexus injury
- $1.62 Million to a family following an Erb’s palsy diagnosis
- $1.57 Million for the parents of a child with Erb’s palsy
Compensation from a Rhode Island Erb’s palsy lawsuit can help ease the financial burden of providing your child with quality medical care, therapy, and assistive devices.
“My baby had to stay in the NICU. Now, she is almost 3 and isn’t developing like other kids. Sokolove Law helped us fight for justice and get the money we needed to give our child special care and treatments. I can’t thank Sokolove Law enough."
– Mother in Massachusetts & Firm Client
While there's never a guarantee of results, our Rhode Island Erb’s palsy attorneys will fight hard to get you everything you're entitled to.
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Let Our Rhode Island Erb’s Palsy Attorneys Fight for Your Family
At Sokolove Law, our Erb’s palsy attorneys have spent over 40 years fighting for justice and compensation on behalf of families affected by malpractice at birth — including many in Rhode Island.
Our Rhode Island Erb’s palsy lawyers have the skills and experience necessary to hold those responsible for your child’s injury accountable.
We’ll pursue the most compensation possible from your birth injury lawsuit, which can help with the costs of your child’s medical care.
We’ve recovered more than $905 Million for families impacted by birth injuries like Erb’s palsy.
Let us fight for you and your child. Call (800) 995-1212 or fill out our contact form now for a free legal case review.
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Erb’s Palsy Lawyer in Rhode Island FAQs
What causes Erb’s palsy?
Erb’s palsy is a type of brachial plexus injury that occurs when nerves in the neck or shoulder are stretched or torn.
These injuries can be the result of malpractice, like if a doctor:
- Uses excessive force when pulling the baby from the birth canal
- Fails to perform a C-section when necessary
- Uses forceps or vacuum extractors incorrectly
If you believe your child’s condition was caused by a health care professional’s mistake, contact our team now. We can help determine if malpractice may be involved.
Can you sue for Erb’s palsy in Rhode Island?
Yes. You may be able to file an Erb’s palsy lawsuit in Rhode Island if your child developed Erb’s palsy due to a birth injury caused by medical negligence or malpractice.
Get free help determining your eligibility to sue for Erb’s palsy malpractice. You may be eligible for compensation we can pursue on your behalf.
What is Erb’s palsy compensation?
Erb’s palsy compensation is money paid to the families of children with Erb’s palsy that was the result of a brachial plexus injury at birth.
Filing a legal claim can hold the hospital or medical professional accountable for your child’s injury and secure compensation for their care.
Let us get you the money you deserve. Call (800) 995-1212 now to see if you may be eligible for Erb’s palsy compensation.
How much does a Rhode Island Erb’s palsy attorney charge?
At Sokolove Law, there are no hourly fees or out-of-pocket costs to work with our Rhode Island Erb’s palsy attorneys.
We work on a contingency-fee basis, which means we only get paid if we successfully secure compensation for your family. There’s no financial risk to taking legal action.
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Local Rhode Island Areas We Serve
Sokolove Law serves the following locations across Rhode Island:
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