The parents of a South Carolina child who was diagnosed with Erb’s palsy have filed a birth injury lawsuit against the medical center where the child’s delivery was held. 
The lawsuit was filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of South Carolina, Florence Division against Conway Medical Center, Inc., Olukayode Akinjala, M.D., and Health Partners of South Carolina, Inc. Reports indicate that the family involved in the lawsuit experienced issues during the 2011 birth of their son.
At one point, the mother was allegedly at 36 weeks of gestation and a sonogram indicated the presence of polyhydramnios, which occurs when there is an accumulation of fluid around the baby. It should be noted that polyhydramnios has been linked to premature birth, excessive fetal growth, premature rupture of membranes, and placental abruption.
About a week after this was found, the mother claims that she was admitted into the healthcare provider for labor. She reportedly suffered hypertonic contractions throughout the night and the baby was found to have an abnormally high heart rate. Despite this, the mother was allegedly never offered a C-section.
Instead, the child was delivered using a vacuum device via a vaginal delivery. During this process, the child suffered a shoulder dystocia, as his shoulder was lodged in her mother’s birth canal.
Why Should I Speak to an Attorney If My Child Suffers from Erb’s Palsy?
For more information about shoulder dystocia and Erb’s palsy, you can click here. Sadly, after suffering this form of birth injury, some children suffer from no muscle control and no feeling in their arm or hand. This is why litigation is important. Through a birth injury lawsuit, a family can help a child live a more fulfilling life by using the money obtained in a settlement or verdict on rehabilitation.
Remember, our attorneys include Ryan Krebs, M.D., J.D. who is a doctor. His unique skill set makes him qualified to handle any childhood trauma case. Contact us today for more information.
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