Minnesota Facial Paralysis Lawyer
The attorneys at TSR Injury Law are committed to helping families who are hurting following an avoidable birth injury. If your child is facing expensive treatments or permanent complications from facial paralysis, you may be eligible for compensation. To learn more, contact a Minnesota Facial Paralysis Lawyer at 612-362-0000 or submit our contact form.
About Facial Paralysis
Facial paralysis, also known as facial nerve palsy, is a birth injury that can result from misapplied pressure to an infant’s face immediately before or during birth. About 80% of cases of facial paralysis are idiopathic, meaning their cause is unknown. However, this condition can sometimes be traced back to certain complications during childbirth. Factors that can contribute to facial nerve damage include:
- Large infant size
- Use of medication to induce labor
- Long or especially difficult labor
- Use of forceps
- Use of epidural anesthesia
Some of these factors cannot be reasonably predicted or controlled by medical staff. Others, however, could be avoided if proper medical decisions are made. An experienced Minnesota Facial Nerve Palsy attorney can help you choose the best response to the situation.
Symptoms and Prognosis
Facial nerve damage mainly affects the muscles around the lips. In more serious cases, other parts of the face can be affected. Symptoms include:
- The mouth will not move the same way on both sides
- Droopy eyelid on the affected side
- There may not be any facial movement on the affected side in severe cases
Generally these symptoms resolve on their own over time. In more serious cases, the child may need some form of physical therapy or treatment. In a few rare cases, facial nerve palsy may be permanent.
Contact Us
Minnesota Facial Paralysis Attorneys of TSR Injury Law are skilled, aggressive litigators. Contact us at 612-362-0000 or submit our free consultation form.
