Klumpke’s palsy is a severe brachial plexus injury that can cause permanent weakness, numbness, or paralysis in a child’s arm and hand. It often occurs during a complicated delivery when excessive force is used or proper medical protocols are not followed. If your baby developed this condition because of a preventable medical mistake, a Connecticut Klumpke’s palsy lawyer from Berkowitz Hanna can help your family pursue justice and financial compensation through a birth injury malpractice claim.
When medical professionals fail to meet accepted standards of care, the consequences can be devastating. As one of Connecticut’s top three medical malpractice law firms, our attorneys have recovered more than $400 million in verdicts and settlements for injured clients. We have the experience and dedication to hold negligent medical providers accountable and help your family move forward.
While not all delivery complications are preventable, Klumpke’s palsy often results from avoidable medical errors. Examples of negligent conduct that can cause or worsen this type of injury include:
When negligence is suspected, our legal team can obtain and review your medical records, consult with obstetric and pediatric neurology experts, and determine whether substandard care caused your child’s injury. A Connecticut lawyer with experience representing families in Klumpke’s palsy claims can help you understand your rights and guide you through each step of the process. We will fight to ensure that every responsible party is held accountable for their actions.
To establish a valid malpractice claim, you must show that a medical provider’s conduct fell below the accepted standard of care and directly caused harm to your child. This process typically requires proving four key elements:
Recoverable compensation in a Klumpke’s palsy case can include medical expenses, physical therapy, adaptive equipment, loss of future earning potential, and pain and suffering. Our Connecticut attorneys can work with expert witnesses to develop a clear picture of how Klumpke’s palsy occurred and the lifelong impact it will have on your family.
Families affected by birth injuries often face overwhelming medical and financial challenges. Pursuing legal action can provide the financial security needed for ongoing care and therapy. At Berkowitz Hanna, we can gather evidence, build a compelling claim, and negotiate with insurance companies to seek the maximum compensation available.
Our firm has decades of experience handling complex medical malpractice cases involving obstetric negligence and birth trauma. We will speak with expert witnesses on your behalf, prepare your case for trial if necessary, and fight for the justice your child deserves. With the guidance of a lawyer skilled in Connecticut Klumpke’s palsy cases, your family can move forward with confidence knowing your rights are being protected.
Every child deserves a safe start in life, and every parent deserves answers when preventable medical mistakes cause harm. If your child was diagnosed with this condition, our firm can help you understand your rights and options.
A Connecticut Klumpke’s palsy lawyer at Berkowitz Hanna will guide you through each stage of the legal process with compassion, integrity, and determination. Contact us today to schedule a free consultation and learn how we can help your family pursue justice and obtain the compensation your child deserves.
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