Epidurals are one of the most common forms of pain management during childbirth. For many families in Cook County, they are seen as a routine way to make delivery more manageable and less traumatic. But while most epidurals are given safely, there are cases where things go wrong.
Nerve damage from an epidural can be devastating, leading to lasting pain, mobility issues, or even permanent disability for a mother. Recognizing the signs of nerve injury early is critical, both for your medical care and for protecting your legal rights if the damage was caused by medical negligence.
Attorney Allen Schwartz and his team have decades of experience handling birth injury cases. He has secured many multi-million dollar verdicts and settlements for families whose lives were permanently altered by mistakes in labor and delivery. If your family has been affected by epidural-related nerve damage, experienced legal guidance can help you understand your options.