He was left with type II Erb's palsy. He had permanent symptoms with risk of deterioration on the left-hand side and was expected to experience significant restrictions in the workplace.
£348,600 for an Eight-year-old Boy Who Suffered Brachial Plexus Nerve Injury Because of Shoulder Dystocia During His Delivery in Hospital
The claimant (“C”) brought a claim in negligence against the hospital responsible for his delivery for mismanagement of that process. He suffered shoulder dystocia during his delivery which occurs where one of the shoulders becomes stuck above the mother’s public bone. This led to a right-sided brachial plexus injury. He sustained a Type II Erb's Palsy due to paralysis of the right wrist extensors leaving him with no active wrist extension.
The nerve injury was significant and permanent. He had significant winging of the scapula (shoulder blade) and could not usefully rotate the shoulder. His strength of his grip in his right dominant hand was greatly reduced. This restricted him at home and would limit him in his future career. Tasks would often be more difficult and tiring for him and the condition of his left-hand side could deteriorate in future.
It was accepted that he would have difficulty doing bi-manual tasks above his shoulder and he would continue to have difficulties in basic tasks such as getting dressed and eating. D would be unsuitable for manual work and would not be able to work within the armed services or police; he would be significantly restricted in the workplace. All of the male members of D's family had manual occupations.
