Rio Rancho Klumpke's Palsy Attorney

Fighting for Justice for Families Affected by Birth Injuries

Klumpke's palsy is a serious birth injury that can have lifelong effects on your child’s lower arm, wrist, and hand. Often caused by complications during delivery, this nerve injury can lead to weakness, paralysis, or permanent disability. If your child has developed Klumpke’s palsy due to medical negligence, the experienced attorneys at James Wood Law are here to help. We provide compassionate, knowledgeable legal support to families in Rio Rancho and throughout New Mexico, pursuing justice and financial recovery for the care your child needs.

Call (888) 579-3866 today to schedule a free consultation and learn how our team can advocate for your family.

What Is Klumpke’s Palsy?

Klumpke's palsy is a form of brachial plexus injury that affects the nerves controlling the lower arm, wrist, and hand. The brachial plexus is a network of nerves that runs from the spinal cord through the neck to the arm. Damage during birth can occur when these nerves are stretched or torn, often leading to:

• Weakness or paralysis in the lower arm
• A clawed hand or stiffness in the wrist
• Numbness or tingling
• Pain in the affected area
• In severe cases, Horner’s syndrome, which may cause drooping eyelids and facial changes

While mild cases sometimes improve with therapy, severe Klumpke’s palsy often requires surgery and ongoing care. The condition can result in long-term physical challenges and significant emotional and financial strain for families.

How Medical Negligence Causes Klumpke’s Palsy

Klumpke’s palsy is frequently preventable when proper medical care is provided. Common forms of medical negligence that contribute to this condition include:

• Excessive Force During Delivery: Pulling too hard on a baby during birth, especially in cases of shoulder dystocia or breech presentation, can stretch or tear nerves.
• Improper Use of Delivery Tools: Forceps or vacuum extractors used incorrectly can increase the risk of nerve injury.
• Failure to Address Maternal Complications: Conditions like gestational diabetes or high birth weight may require a timely C-section; failure to act can result in preventable injuries.
• Delayed Intervention: Ignoring clear warning signs of complications during delivery can lead to long-term nerve damage.

An experienced attorney can help determine whether negligence caused your child’s injury and ensure responsible parties are held accountable.

Why Seek Compensation?

Caring for a child with Klumpke’s palsy can involve considerable financial and emotional challenges, including:

• Ongoing Medical Care: Surgeries, physical therapy, medications, or specialized devices can accumulate significant costs.
• Lost Income: Parents may need to take time off work or leave jobs to care for a child with special needs.
• Home Modifications: Adjustments to make your home accessible and safe may be required.
• Emotional Damages: The pain, suffering, and stress experienced by both the child and family are also compensable.

At James Wood Law, we fight to secure compensation that addresses both immediate needs and long-term care requirements. Our goal is to provide financial support while holding negligent medical providers accountable.

How James Wood Law Can Help

Medical malpractice cases can be complicated, but our team guides you through each step with empathy and expertise. We provide:

• Thorough Case Evaluation: Reviewing medical records and consulting with specialists to determine if negligence occurred.
• Proving Liability: Establishing that a medical provider’s actions fell below the accepted standard of care through evidence and expert testimony.
• Calculating Damages: Assessing both current and future medical costs, therapy, and associated expenses to ensure full compensation.
• Negotiating and Litigating: Advocating aggressively in negotiations or in court to secure the best possible outcome for your family.

We prioritize clear communication and involve you throughout the process, ensuring you feel supported while we handle the legal complexities.

Why Choose James Wood Law?

Families across Albuquerque, Rio Rancho, and New Mexico trust James Wood Law for:

• Extensive Experience: Years of handling birth injury cases and medical malpractice claims with successful results.
• Compassionate Advocacy: Understanding the emotional and physical challenges of Klumpke’s palsy.
• Results-Driven Approach: Exhausting all legal avenues to maximize compensation.
• No Fees Unless We Win: Our contingency fee model ensures you pay nothing unless we recover compensation.

Our team treats every client as an individual, with care and empathy, while aggressively pursuing justice.

Contact a Rio Rancho Klumpke's Palsy Attorney Today

If your child has been diagnosed with Klumpke’s palsy due to birth injury or medical negligence, James Wood Law is here to help. Our compassionate attorneys provide personalized legal representation, fighting for the justice and compensation your family deserves.

Call (888) 579-3866 or fill out our online form to schedule a free consultation. Let us help protect your child’s future while holding negligent parties accountable.