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Confidence Score: 90%Settlement
$1.04 Million
Case Summary
SETTLEMENT: BRONX HOSPITAL BIRTH INJURY Settlement: $1,036,000 Erbs Palsy, sometimes diagnosed as brachial plexus palsy, is generally a preventable birth injury with the correct medical care by the doctor performing the delivery. Nearly 3 infants per 1,000 deliveries result in the infant’s arm hanging limply from the shoulder due to improper delivery methods used. That is exactly what happened during the delivery of our client in a Bronx hospital. Her right arm and shoulder were damaged when the doctor and nurses chose to proceed with a vaginal delivery even after the infant was...
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View Original SourceFirst observed: August 27, 2026
Last checked: August 27, 2026
Record Details
Category
Birth Injuries
Result Type
Settlement
Year
Year not reported
Location
BRONX, NY
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