Erb’s Palsy is most commonly caused at childbirth, typically through a traumatic birth. If your child has developed the condition because of negligent treatment during birth, you may be able to make a medical negligence claim as their parent.
A child aged under the age of 18 is unable raise a claim on their own and should be done by a responsible parent or guardian. A parent, a grandparent or even an older adult sibling, acting in the best interests of the child can bring a medical negligence claim for the child. That responsible person will be known as the Litigation Friend. For more information take a look at our guide tomaking a claim for someone else