Shoulder dystocia occurs when a baby’s shoulders become stuck in the birth canal. This can lead to a doctor applying too much force to remove the infant, injuring the brachial plexus nerves and causing Erb’s palsy or other injuries.
If medical malpractice caused or contributed to your child’s injury, you may be able to file a lawsuit seeking compensation for medical costs and other damages. In cases of shoulder dystocia, a doctor may have failed to foresee that a cesarean section would be necessary.
If an infant was injured during birth because a doctor failed to foresee that a cesarean section would be necessary, the doctor could be held accountable for their negligence. Contact us today to learn more.