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Is Your Baby Suffering From Erbs Palsy?

Erbs Palsy is a birth injury stretching the brachial plexus, the network of nerves controlling hand, elbow and shoulder movements. The injury can occur during delivery of a large baby, a breech, or prolonged labor. The injury may be a result of medical malpractice.

Erbs Palsy Legal Recourse

To protect your rights, you should immediately consult with an Amherst medical malpractice lawyer who handles Erbs Palsy cases to determine if you are entitled to compensation. If medical malpractice is evidenced to have caused the injury, the lawyer can form and prepare your lawsuit for trial or negotiate a satisfactory settlement.

Best Time to Seek Legal Help

No matter what your legal issue may be, it is always best to seek legal help early in the process. An attorney can help secure what is likely to be the best possible outcome for your situation and avoid both unnecessary complications or errors.

What to Expect from an Initial Consultation

• Seek to determine whether the attorney can represent you. There is no one-size-fits-all legal solution and it may turn out your needs are better served by an attorney in a different specialization.
• It’s important to find a legal ally who is both competent in the law and someone you can trust to protect your interests.
• Discuss how the practice’s billing works and discuss possible additional charges or fees that may arise during or after the resolution of your case.

An attorney consultation should provide you with enough information so that you can make an informed decision on whether to proceed with legal help.

Tips on Hiring an Experienced Lawyer with Erbs Palsy Cases

The more experienced a lawyer is in legal practice, the more likely he/she will be able to bring about a successful resolution to your issue. Since experience matters, lawyers who’ve been practicing law for many years (with a successful track record) tend to be in high demand. You should look for information about a lawyer’s experience and ask questions during the initial meeting. It’s a very good idea to ask the lawyer how many years he/she has been practicing law and the expected outcome of your case.

Common legal terms explained

Plaintiff – a person or party who brings a lawsuit against another person(s) or party/parties in a court of law. Private persons or parties can only file suit in civil court.

Judgment – A decision of the court. Also known as a decree or order. Judgments handed down by the court are usually binding on the parties before the court.