Shoulder Dystocia Lawyer

Brachial plexus injuries caused by shoulder dystocia can be devastating to a young child. These injuries can result from serious medical negligence at the birth of the child. Certain procedures are available to the doctor that encounters shoulder dystocia that can be used to prevent serious injuries to the nerves in the neck and shoulder. If these procedures are not used, the child’s neck can be overstretched resulting in tears to the nerves in the cervical area, known as the brachial plexus. These injuries can develop into permanent physical and mental disabilities as the child grows. Let the lawyers at Decof & Decof review your child’s medical records to determine if the injuries were preventable.

These cases can be extremely complex and challenging. Even the simplest of cases can take many hours of preparation. The law firm you choose to represent you can make all the difference in obtaining an excellent outcome for you and your family. At Decof & Decof, if we believe that we can help you we will handle your case from beginning to end with the care and professionalism that you deserve.

Call us for a free, no obligation review of your case. Remember, there is no fee or expenses if we are not successful in obtaining compensation for you.

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An example of a brachial plexus injury case that we have handled:

• $1.2 million judgment following a jury verdict against an obstetrician on behalf of a child who suffered a brachial plexus nerve injury due to a negligently performed delivery.
• Confidential settlement for Erb’s palsy birth trauma

Let us help

Please contact one of our attorneys to schedule a free consultation. We offer clients a contingency fee arrangement, which means you pay no legal fees unless we obtain a verdict or settlement for your case of malpractice. We cover all areas of RI, including Providence plus the Boston, MA area and southern CT.