Horner's syndrome

All babies are perfect in the eyes of their parents but sometimes, unfortunately, a physical problem, such as Horner's syndrome, may occur as a result of a birth injury and if this could be attributable to the neglect of another person, the advice of the medical negligence solicitors at George Ide LLP may be sought for information on making a compensation claim.

Horner's syndrome, also known as Bernard-Horner syndrome, Claude Bernard-Horner syndrome or oculosympathetic palsy, is a condition resulting from nerve damage which can be caused by shoulder dystocia and a brachial plexus injury during childbirth. It can be linked to Klumpke's paralysis.

The syndrome affects the face on one side, most noticeably around the eye, with symptoms such as the eyeball sinking into the cavity, abnormal contraction of the pupil, difference in eye colour, droopy upper eyelid or swelling of the lower eyelid.

As with other conditions related to brachial plexus injury, many instances of Horner's syndrome heal spontaneously within a few months of the birth, but in a few cases the problems may continue into childhood.

Although this particular birth injury is a relatively rare syndrome, the medical negligence lawyers of George Ide LLP have wide experience in helping parents where children have suffered from any condition which could have been avoided.

From offices in Bognor Regis and Chichester, the firm is able to offer its expertise, which combines high professional standards with a straightforward approach, to families throughout West Sussex and beyond.

For further information about George Ide LLP's special legal service for families affected by Horner's syndrome, please call our offices today. Or, to find out more about the birth injury claims team, please click on the staff profiles featured on this page.