San Francisco Brachial Plexus Injury Attorney
Skilled Legal Representation for Brachial Plexus Injury Cases in San Francisco
The birth of a child is typically a joyous occasion, but when complications arise during delivery, the consequences can be life-altering. Brachial plexus injuries are among the most devastating types of birth injuries, leaving families facing a future filled with medical challenges, potential surgeries, and long-term care. If your child’s brachial plexus injury was caused by medical negligence, you are not alone. Peterson Injury Law is here to support you every step of the way.
With over 30 years of experience, founding attorney Erik L. Peterson leads our team in advocating for families navigating these difficult situations. We combine compassionate client care with relentless legal advocacy, fighting to ensure justice and maximum compensation for your child’s injury.
Call Peterson Injury Law at (415) 630-2913 or contact us online for a free consultation today.
Understanding Brachial Plexus Injuries
What is the Brachial Plexus?
The brachial plexus is a network of nerves that runs from the spine through the shoulder, sending signals to the arm and hand. Injuries to these nerves can result in weakness, reduced mobility, or even paralysis in the affected arm.
Brachial plexus injuries most commonly occur during childbirth, especially when complications lead to excessive force being applied to the baby’s head, neck, or shoulders. These injuries range in severity, from mild and temporary to permanent and debilitating.
Types of Brachial Plexus Injuries:
- Erb’s Palsy: Affects the upper arm and shoulder, often causing limited movement.
- Klumpke Paralysis: Damages the lower nerves, impacting hand and wrist function.
- Global Palsy: Severe damage to all nerves in the arm, leading to total immobility.
While some brachial plexus injuries heal naturally within months, others require expensive surgeries and may result in lifelong disability. Peterson Injury Law understands the financial and emotional toll this takes on families and is committed to securing the resources you need to care for your child.
How Medical Negligence Causes Brachial Plexus Injuries
Brachial plexus injuries are often preventable. Unfortunately, medical providers sometimes fail to uphold the standard of care required during delivery. This negligence can result in unnecessary trauma to the baby.
Common Causes of Brachial Plexus Injuries Include:
- Failure to address a baby’s large size (macrosomia) during delivery.
- Improper use of forceps or vacuum extractors.
- Delayed decisions to perform a cesarean section in high-risk pregnancies.
- Incorrect handling of shoulder dystocia (when the baby’s shoulder is stuck in the birth canal).
When doctors or medical professionals act negligently, families are left to deal with the consequences. Taking legal action not only holds them accountable but can also provide the compensation needed to cover your child’s current and future medical needs.
Why Choose Peterson Injury Law?
Navigating a medical malpractice claim involving a birth injury requires an attorney with extensive knowledge, experience, and dedication. Peterson Injury Law has built a strong reputation for standing up to hospitals, physicians, and insurers to secure justice for families.
What Sets Us Apart:
- Proven Track Record: Attorney Erik Peterson has earned recognition for securing multimillion-dollar settlements and verdicts, including $17 million in a birth injury case.
- Compassionate Advocacy: We understand the emotional strain these cases bring, and we handle every case with care and empathy.
- Expert Collaboration: Our team works with medical experts, including obstetricians and neurologists, to build a comprehensive picture of how your child’s injury occurred.
- Aggressive Representation: Whether negotiating or litigating, we fight tirelessly to ensure you receive the maximum compensation possible.
- Recognized Excellence: Erik Peterson is consistently named to Super Lawyers®, The Best Lawyers in America©, and The National Trial Lawyers Top 100.
When you choose Peterson Injury Law, you’re gaining a partner who is deeply invested in your family’s well-being and future.
Compensation for Brachial Plexus Injuries
Raising a child with a brachial plexus injury can come with overwhelming expenses, from surgeries and therapy to adaptive equipment and lost income from missed work. An experienced San Francisco brachial plexus injury attorney can help you recover damages to ease the financial strain.
Types of Compensation May Include:
- Medical Expenses: Covering hospital bills, surgeries, ongoing therapy, and future medical needs.
- Pain and Suffering: Compensation for the emotional distress and physical pain your child endures.
- Loss of Future Income: Addressing potential loss of earning capacity for severe, lifelong injuries.
- Home Modifications: Costs for mobility aids or accessibility renovations to your home.
- Adaptive Equipment: Prosthetics, braces, or other assistive devices that enhance the child’s mobility and quality of life.
By fully accounting for your current and future needs, Peterson Injury Law works to ensure your family receives comprehensive compensation.
The Legal Process
Pursuing a brachial plexus injury claim requires a detailed process to gather evidence and establish liability. At Peterson Injury Law, we handle every stage of your case so you can focus on caring for your child.
How We Work:
- Free Case Review: We start by carefully evaluating your situation and explaining your legal options.
- Investigation: Our team gathers medical records, delivery logs, and expert testimony to analyze what went wrong during childbirth.
- Building Your Case: Using the evidence collected, we establish liability against the negligent parties, whether it’s a doctor, nurse, or hospital.
- Negotiations: We engage insurers and opposing attorneys, pushing for a settlement that fairly reflects your financial and emotional losses.
- Trial-Readiness: If satisfactory compensation isn’t offered, we are fully prepared to take your case to court to fight for your rights.
Time Is Limited
California law imposes strict deadlines on filing personal injury and medical malpractice claims. For brachial plexus injuries, you generally have two years from the date of discovery to file a lawsuit. However, claims involving children may have additional timelines, depending on the specifics of the case.
Acting quickly not only ensures compliance with legal requirements but also helps preserve critical evidence that strengthens your case.
Schedule a Free Consultation
No family should have to bear the financial and emotional burden of a preventable birth injury alone. At Peterson Injury Law, we care deeply about helping you secure the justice and compensation you deserve.
You and your child deserve a brighter future. With Peterson Injury Law by your side, we’ll fight tirelessly to make that future possible. Don’t wait another day to take the first step toward justice.
Contact us today at (415) 630-2913 or reach out online to schedule a free, no-obligation consultation.
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