Birth injuries like shoulder dystocia (brachial plexus) can be complex and are very serious.

Your rights are important to us at The Jewkes Firm. One of those rights is your right to pursue compensation for medical expenses, pain and suffering, long-term care and other costs when a physician’s act of negligence leads to the injury of a child during birth. One of the most common types of birth injuries are shoulder dystocia, which is when the baby's shoulder becomes lodged in the birth canal. The injury occurs when the delivering doctor pulls on the baby's head, stretching and damaging the brachial plexus nerves across the baby's neck and shoulder. Unfortunately, such injuries often lead to significant arm disability, including stunted growth and/or paralysis of the arm. It is important to contact an attorney if you suspect your child or loved one's child was injured during a delivery where shoulder dystocia was encountered.