http://accidentlinks.com/templates/Default/img/logo.gifhttp://accidentlinks.com/Shoulder dystocia is a condition which occurs when a child's shoulder becomes lodged in the mother's pelvis while descending down the birth canal. If not addressed properly, shoulder dystocia can result to serious injury to a series of nerves known as the brachial plexus which control the arm and shoulder. Injuries to the brachial plexus can result in life-long disability to the child. The actions of a doctor in connection with the delivery of a child can be the basis of a medical malpractice lawsuit when a child suffers a brachial plexus injuries based upon: Failure to anticipate shoulder dystocia: very large, or macrosomic, infants are more likely to become lodged in the pelvis; when this is recognized as a likelihood, caesarean section should be considered; Failure to resolve the shoulder dystocia: when the infant becomes lodged in the canal, there are a series of maneuvers which the doctor must do to try to correct the condition; other actions are generally recognized as being improper under the conditions; Failure to perform a caesarean section: when the standard maneuvers intended to correct the condition fail, delivery by section is warranted when possible. http://accidentlinks.com/Medical-Malpractice/Shoulder-dystocia/http://accidentlinks.com/Medical-Malpractice/Shoulder-dystocia/law-offices-of-barry-g-doyle-p-c-l20.htmlThe Law Offices of Barry G. Doyle, P.C. is a Chicago, Illinois personal injury law firm representing victims of negligence and their families. Over twelve years of personal injury work have given us the know-how, the contacts and the experience to give excellent service to all our clients. 100 W Monroe St., Ste 2100 Chicago, IL 60603 Phone: 312.263.1080, Fax: 312.263.0153