Brachial Plexus Injury Attorney

The brachial plexus is the nerves that run from the spinal cord through the arms, wrists and hands.  In an infant, these nerves are very tiny and fragile.  If the shoulder of the baby gets stuck during the birthing process, or if an arm is tugged on to hard, these nerves can be stretched and torn creating a serious injury.  Brachial plexus injuries can be preventable and is often the result of the medical professionals not monitoring the baby properly.  Our Los Angeles brachial plexus injury attorneys have helped many families with infants born with brachial plexus injury.

Brachial Plexus Injury Effects

Depending upon the nerves damaged and how damaged the nerves are will make a huge difference in the injury.  For instance, nerves that are stretched with no tears will often heal on their own and require little to no medical treatment.  However, if the nerves have been torn from the spine (avulsion), could create loss of muscle control or feeling in the arms and hands of the child.

Brachial plexus injuries are categorized in four types;

• avulsion - the nerve is torn from the spine;
• rupture - the nerve is torn but not where it attaches to the spine;
• neuroma - the nerve has tried to heal itself but scar tissue around the injury puts pressure on the wounded nerve resulting in the nerve being unable to communicate with the muscles; and
• praxis - the nerve is damaged but not torn, will generally heal on its own.

These injuries are usually treated with a mixture of physical therapy and exercises.  Some severe injuries may require surgery to repair the tears.

If your newborn suffered a brachial plexus injury, it is important that the medical professionals responsible for the injuries be held accountable.  You could be entitled to financial compensation for the injuries suffered by your baby, as well as for the treatment of the injuries.

Call today for a free consultation and case evaluation.  Our expert Los Angeles birth injury lawyers have a proven track record representing families with infants injured during the birthing process.

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