Are Erb’s palsy claims straightforward?

This will depend on whether you can prove it was negligent behaviour that caused the Erb’s palsy. Components of these types of cases can include the following: 

  • Loss of income (parent/patient); 
  • Cost of therapy, such as physio, hydrotherapy, and occupational therapy; 
  • Cost of additional surgery; 
  • Damages for the severity of the injury. 

It’s important that you seek legal advice early on so you can get an understanding of how successful your claim could be.