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Merson Law’s Summer 2026 newsletter highlights an $81.25 million jury verdict, involvement in a proposed $800 million-plus Archdiocese of New York settlement, nearly $12 million in settlement value in a birth injury case, continued Jeffrey Epstein survivor litigation, advocacy for survivors under New York City’s Gender Motivated Violence law, and litigation involving Marist University.
Can a birth injury affect a child for life? When oxygen deprivation or physical trauma occurs during delivery, the consequences can span decades. From cerebral palsy and learning disabilities to brachial plexus paralysis, the long term effects of birth injuries impact a child’s mobility, emotional wellbeing, and financial security. If delivery room errors caused your child’s trauma, legal options exist.
The brachial plexus is the nerve network controlling arm and hand movement. When delivery teams pull forcefully on an infant’s head during shoulder dystocia, these delicate nerves can stretch or tear, leading to conditions like Erb’s palsy. While some stretch injuries heal, severe tears require surgery. If your baby suffered nerve trauma from excessive force, you have a right to seek legal answers.
