The diagnosis of Erb’s palsy upends a family’s sense of security. We step in to restore it. Clinton Erb’s Palsy attorney Jonathan Schochor has spent decades uncovering the truth behind preventable birth injuries, and Kerry D. Staton, a respected Clinton birth-injury lawyer, fights for the resources children need to thrive.
We offer free consultations, and we advance all case costs until recovery. Call (410) 234-1000 today. Your child’s future deserves immediate action.
What Erb’s Palsy Is and Why It Happens
Erb’s palsy is a brachial-plexus injury that weakens or paralyzes a newborn’s shoulder and arm. The condition affects two to three babies per thousand births. It usually arises when the baby’s shoulder becomes trapped behind the mother’s pelvic bone, a complication called shoulder dystocia, and the delivering provider applies excessive force instead of safe obstetric maneuvers or a timely C-section. Some children recover with therapy; others live with permanent limitations that demand lifelong care.
When Negligence Turns a Difficult Birth Into a Lifelong Injury
Many Erb’s palsy cases are preventable. Clinton Erb’s Palsy lawyer Kerry Staton regularly sees red-flag scenarios: unmanaged gestational diabetes, ignored macrosomia warnings, delayed C-section decisions, and rough forceps or vacuum use.
Providers have well-established protocols, including the McRoberts position, suprapubic pressure, and rapid operative delivery, to minimize nerve stretching. Departing from those standards can be malpractice. If better care would have spared your child’s injury, you deserve accountability and compensation.
Proving Medical Malpractice in Maryland
A malpractice claim must show duty, breach, causation, and damages. Our Clinton medical malpractice attorneys secure complete obstetric and neonatal records, retain pediatric neurology and OB/GYN experts, and file the required Certificate of Qualified Expert with Maryland’s Health Care Alternative Dispute Resolution Office. The statute of limitations is generally five years from injury or three years from discovery, whichever is earlier, so swift action is critical.
Compensation Your Family May Recover
Financial recovery should mirror a child’s lifetime needs. Jonathan Schochor, a Prince George’s County Erb’s Palsy attorney, routinely pursues:
- Past and future medical bills, including physical and occupational therapy
- Surgical costs and adaptive equipment
- Home and vehicle modifications
- Non-economic damages for pain, suffering, and loss of life’s pleasures
- Lost future earning capacity if permanent disability limits career options
- Wrongful death damages when the injury proves fatal
We build comprehensive life-care plans so no expense is overlooked.
