Klumpke's Palsy Attorney

What is Klumpke's Palsy?

Klumpke's Palsy is a nerve injury sustained during birth which results in the tearing of the nerves called the brachial plexus.  When a doctor, nurse or other medical professional uses too much force on a baby's head or neck during birth, the nerves going from the hands into the spine area can be severed or damaged.  It can occur that a baby's shoulder gets stuck on the pubic bone during delivery, and if the doctor or nurse is too forceful trying to move the shoulder past the bone, this can lead to the injury.  There is already procedure available to safely deliver a baby to avoid this situation, so when it occurs it is very often as a result of negligence on the part of the medical personnel.  If you or someone you know has a baby who was born with Klumpke's Palsy it is important to contact a professional birth injuries attorney to determine the best course of action to take on your child's behalf.

Klumpke's Palsy can likely leave your baby with a deformed arm and hand which is paralyzed.  The child will likely be unable to use their hand and maybe even the entire arm.  This can severely impact the child for the rest of their life, hindering their ability to care for themselves, enjoy life and have viable employment possibilities.  There is no  specific treatment for Klumpke's Palsy, however, physical therapy might help. Surgery is also an option for those who have severed nerves due to this condition.

Legal Help With Birth Injuries in Cedar Rapids, Mason City, and Des Moines

If your child has suffered the debilitating injury of Klumpke's Palsy, you may be entitled to compensation for your losses.  Your child may require surgery and daily living assistance for years to come due to this situation.  The financial and emotional distress of this injury can affect your family for life.  At the McGuire Law Firm we have caring and compassionate attorneys that will carefully review the facts surrounding the birth of your child and work towards presenting a claim to recover damages for your loss.  We have reliable and experienced legal staff that have successfully assisted many parents with their birth injury claims.