Cases we take
Brachial plexus & Erb's palsy
- Erb's palsy
- Klumpke's palsy
- Complete brachial plexus injury
- Shoulder dystocia errors
Florida Brachial Plexus & Erb's Palsy Lawyer
A difficult deliveryshouldn't mean a lifelong injury.
When a baby's shoulder gets stuck during delivery, how the provider responds decides whether the child goes home healthy. Too much force on the baby's head can stretch or tear the nerves of the arm. Kevin Butler is a Florida trial lawyer and a Major in the Florida Army National Guard, and he brings that same discipline to every case. Hablamos español.
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Brachial plexus & Erb's palsy
What Kevin handles.
Brachial plexus injuries, including Erb's palsy and Klumpke's palsy, are often linked to how shoulder dystocia was handled. The delivery records usually show what happened.
Their playbook
What the insurer will try
- Call the injury an unavoidable complication
- Point to the baby's size or the mother's health
- Hope the family waits too long
His playbook
What Kevin does
- Reviews the delivery record and nursing notes minute by minute
- Checks which maneuvers were used and in what order
- Plans for surgery, therapy and your child's future
How these injuries happen
The brachial plexus is the network of nerves that runs from the spinal cord through the shoulder to the arm and hand. When a baby's shoulder becomes lodged behind the mother's pelvic bone during delivery, a complication called shoulder dystocia, the provider's response determines whether the child goes home healthy or with a permanent injury. Pulling or applying excessive lateral traction on the baby's head can stretch or tear these nerves, causing Erb's palsy, Klumpke's palsy or a complete brachial plexus injury.
Signs of a brachial plexus injury
- Weakness or loss of movement in one arm.
- Arm held limp at the side, bent at the elbow, or turned inward (the waiter's tip posture).
- Decreased grip strength in the affected hand.
- Diminished sensation.
Why these cases are provable
Obstetric providers are trained in specific maneuvers to resolve shoulder dystocia without traction on the head. The delivery record, the nursing notes and the timing documented in the chart usually show whether those maneuvers were used and in what order. Kevin has handled medical malpractice litigation at scale and knows what the records should show.
Florida law
Children's cases have their own clock.
Brachial plexus claims are medical malpractice claims in Florida, which means presuit rules apply. Children also get extra time in some cases.
Age 8
Extra time for kids
The outer deadline for malpractice claims can extend until a child's eighth birthday in some cases.
Fla. Stat. § 95.1190
Days · Presuit
Before filing, providers get notice and a 90-day investigation period, backed by a medical expert's written opinion.
Fla. Stat. §§ 766.106, 766.2032
Years · From discovery
Claims generally must be brought within two years of when the injury was or should have been discovered.
Fla. Stat. § 95.11General information, not legal advice. Every case has its own facts and deadlines can change. Call for a review of your specific situation.
Why clients choose Kevin
One lawyer. Your case, start to finish.
At a large firm, your file can pass through a dozen hands before anyone who will stand in front of a jury reads it. At The Law Office of Kevin Butler, the attorney you meet at your first consultation is the attorney who investigates your case, negotiates with the insurance company, and tries the case if the insurance company will not pay what it owes.
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1Attorney · Your case
The lawyer you hire is the lawyer who handles your case to the finish.
Kevin has spent his career on one side of the courtroom: the injured person's side. He has never represented an insurance company. He founded his firm in 2016 and built it on car crash, premises and wrongful death cases, then spent more than three years as a senior medical malpractice litigation attorney at one of the largest injury firms in the country, trying complex cases before Florida juries. In 2026 he returned to his own practice to give clients what large firms cannot: direct access to the lawyer handling their case.
Every case is different. Past results do not guarantee or predict a similar outcome.
How it works
What happens after you call.
No intake clerk, no runaround. If your case is one Kevin cannot take, he will tell you promptly so you can protect your rights elsewhere.
- Free consultation
You talk to Kevin, not an intake clerk, about what happened and what your options are. There is no charge and no obligation.
- Investigation
Kevin gathers the evidence early: crash reports, video, medical records, witness statements, and in medical cases, the physician review Florida law requires before a malpractice suit can be filed.
- Demand and negotiation
He builds the case and presents it to the insurance company with a clear demand backed by evidence.
- Trial if necessary
If the insurer will not pay what your case is worth, he files suit and prepares it for a jury. Insurance companies know which lawyers try cases. That knowledge changes their offers.
Your attorney
Kevin Butler
The Army taught him to run a complex operation with discipline and no wasted motion. That is how he runs a case.
Kevin has served in the Florida Army National Guard since 2011 and holds the rank of Major, serving as a Brigade Logistics Officer. He brings that discipline to the courtroom, along with an MBA that lets him read an insurer's numbers the way their adjusters do.
You will have Kevin's direct contact information, and he returns calls. You will get straight answers about what your case is worth, including when the honest answer is that a case is not viable.
Selected to Super Lawyers Rising Stars, 2023, 2024 and 2025.
- 2011Florida Army National GuardNow a Major and Brigade Logistics Officer
- 2015J.D., Florida A&M University College of LawAfter a B.S. and an MBA from the University of Central Florida
- 2016Founded The Law Office of Kevin ButlerCar crash, premises, trucking, wrongful death and medical malpractice cases
- 2023National injury firm, medical malpractice groupSenior attorney carrying 30 to 40 medical negligence cases at a time
- 2023-25Super Lawyers Rising StarNamed in 2023, 2024 and 2025
- 2026Returned to his own firmSo every client works directly with him
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What it costs
Free until we win.
Personal injury and medical malpractice cases are handled on a contingency fee. You pay nothing up front, and if there is no recovery you owe no attorney's fees and no costs. The details are spelled out in a written agreement you review and sign before we begin.
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Questions families ask
What are signs of a brachial plexus injury?
Weakness or loss of movement in one arm, an arm held limp or bent at the elbow, weak grip in one hand, or reduced feeling in the arm.
Will my child recover?
Some injuries resolve with physical therapy. Others need nerve graft or transfer surgery, and some cause permanent limits. The medical outlook affects what a claim should include.
How do you know if the delivery was handled wrong?
Providers are trained in specific maneuvers to resolve shoulder dystocia without pulling on the head. The chart and nursing notes usually show whether those maneuvers were used.
¿Atienden en español?
Sí. Kevin habla español y puede atender su consulta gratuita completamente en español.
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