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Erb's Palsy
Mrs M’s child was delivered by vaginal delivery and at the time of birth
developed shoulder dystocia. In trying to deliver the baby the doctor damaged
the brachial plexus nerve. This led to an injury known as “Erb’s Palsy”.
This was Mrs M’s third child. A vaginal delivery was planned despite there
being a number of risk factors for potential shoulder dystocia: antenatal
ultrasounds showed this was a large baby; Mrs M had diabetes; her second
child was a large baby and there had been difficulties delivering that
because of shoulder dystocia. There were also issues on the extent of force
used by the doctor when trying to deliver the baby following the shoulder
dystocia.
Baby M was left with a useless arm that required surgery and he was
permanently deformed. Matter settled. Damages awarded of £300,000.00 to
reflect general damages for loss and injury and an award for future care and
future loss of earnings.
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Tracy Norris-Evans
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Richard Coleman |
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Judith Leach |
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