Medical Malpractice Lawyers In Orlando, FL

One of the most prevalent childbirth injuries suffered by newborns, and common medical malpractice claims, involve damage to the brachial plexus — a network of nerves that transmits signals from the spine to the shoulder, arm, and hand. While some children afflicted with brachial plexus injuries at birth make full recoveries, other children who suffer this injury struggle with constant pain, poor arm mobility, or even full paralysis of their arm for life. Birth injuries resulting from medical malpractice can be devastating for families, resulting in a host of unexpected bills and additional treatment costs. When an unfortunate birth injury occurs, a medical malpractice attorney with our Orlando law firm can help families seek financial compensation for their damages.

If your child has suffered a brachial plexus nerve injury due to medical malpractice, contact the Law Offices of Michael B. Brehne, P.A., today to schedule a consultation with an experienced medical malpractice lawyer!

What Is A Brachial Plexus Nerve Injury?

Located behind the clavicle bone and near the neck, the brachial plexus is a network of nerves that transmit sensory and motor signals from the spine to the shoulders and arms. Brachial plexus injury refers to trauma suffered by this network of nerves during the birth process, usually due to the shoulder enduring excessive force that causes the brachial plexus nerves to stretch or tear. Some symptoms of brachial plexus injuries include the following.

  • Decreased mobility in the affected arm
  • Paralysis in the affected arm
  • Limpness in the affected arm
  • Baby's arm appears stiff and is rotated inward with fingers extended

Common Causes Of Brachial Plexus Nerve Injury

There are myriad ways in which a medical professional's negligence can result in a newborn suffering brachial plexus nerve injury. Some of the most common causes of brachial plexus birth injuries that can occur due to a medical professional's negligence include the following.

  • Using excessive force on the baby's head, neck, or shoulders
  • Failing to prevent shoulder lodging
  • Improperly using vacuums
  • Improperly using forceps
  • Failing to prepare for a breech birth

Compensable Damages For Brachial Plexus Injuries

Brachial plexus birth injuries can be devastating for families and result in a lifetime of hardships for children. Fortunately, with reliable legal counsel, families who've suffered hardship and financial damage due to medical malpractice can pursue financial compensation for their damages. Some of the most common compensable damages for brachial plexus injuries include the following.

  • Current & Future Medical Expenses
  • Disability & Physical Therapy Costs
  • Childcare Assistance
  • Pain & Suffering
  • Punitive Damages

How Our Medical Malpractice Attorneys Can Help

There's a strict timeline for filing medical malpractice claims in Florida. Per Florida law, families with children who are the victims of birth injuries have two years from the date of the injury's discovery to file their claim. Our experienced birth injury lawyers can help families file their malpractice claims promptly, navigate complex legal obstacles, and pursue maximum compensation for their damages. Contact us today to schedule a case consultation with an experienced Orlando personal injury attorney!