An Oregon family was recently awarded $1 million after a girl’s shoulder nerves were ripped out during her birth. 
According to the Mail Tribune, the family of a girl who was diagnosed with shoulder dystocia won its malpractice case against a Medford obstetrician.
The family alleged that the doctor involved in the case, Dr. Miguel Carbonell, an obstetrician, was negligent in his handling of the girl’s delivery in 2008. The trial lasted for three weeks and juries found the doctor guilty, but did not find the operator of Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center guilty of negligence.
The girl’s shoulder was pinned against her mother’s pubic bone. Her parents claim that the doctor did not employ any techniques to minimize injury risks during her delivery. She now has limited use of her left hand.
Should I Speak to an Attorney If My Child Suffers Shoulder Dystocia?
For more information about shoulder dystocia and Erb’s palsy, you can click here. Some children suffer from no muscle control and no feeling in their arm or hand if they sustain injuries during birth.
If your son or daughter has been injured because of negligence, it may be wise to contact an attorney. As this case shows, you may be entitled to compensation. Our firm includes attorney Ryan Krebs, M.D., J.D., who is also doctor. Contact our experienced injury lawyers today for more information.
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