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Klumpke’s Palsy:\u00a0Has Your Child Suffered A Serious Birth Injury In Chicago?<\/h1>\n

Klumpke\u2019s palsy, also called Klumpke’s paralysis and Dejerine-Klumpke, is a type of paralysis that can occur at birth and be caused by\u00a0physician error<\/a>, tumors, trauma, contact sports, etc. This type of paralysis affects the patient\u2019s muscles in their forearm and hand. Symptoms can range from partial to complete immobility depending on the injury. The damage occurs when the eighth cervical nerve and first thoracic nerve in the brachial plexus are injured. If your doctor\u2019s actions caused this injury to occur during delivery, you may be able to pursue a lawsuit and seek compensation for your child\u2019s injuries.<\/p>\n

Give us a call at\u00a0312-500-1792<\/a><\/span>\u00a0to discuss your case with a member of our firm today.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Our\u00a0Chicago birth injury attorneys<\/a> at Power Rogers<\/span> have spent their professional lives providing injured victims and their families with the dedicated and experienced legal representation they need to secure the compensation they deserve. Our firm understands what it takes to navigate these types of cases, and will work with you in order to ensure that you understand what you need to do every step of the way. Contact our firm to learn more about what we can do to help you.<\/p>\n

What Can Cause Klumpke\u2019s Palsy?<\/h2>\n

This type of injury is often caused by a difficult birth when the child\u2019s shoulders cannot easily pass through the birth canal, which is commonly referred to as\u00a0shoulder dystocia<\/a>. This can be caused by larger than average birth weight, prolonged labor, use of a vacuum, or small maternal stature.<\/p>\n

There are a number of potential treatment options that a doctor can use to prevent and avoid this injury, but if your medical provider negligently causes harm to your child during delivery, you may be able to pursue legal options to secure compensation.<\/p>\n

Four Neurologic Injuries Associated With Klumpke’s Palsy<\/h2>\n

The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke recognizes four types of neurologic injuries that are associated with Klumpke\u2019s Palsy and\u00a0Brachial Plexus Injury<\/a>.<\/p>\n