Los Angeles Brachial Plexus Injury Lawyers

Birth Injury Attorneys Serving Los Angeles, California

The brachial plexus is a bundle of nerves that runs from the spine through the neck and armpit region into the arm. In a difficult childbirth or as a result of medical malpractice, the brachial plexus may become injured if the shoulder and neck are stretched or distorted. This most often occurs when the infant is very large or the birth canal is too small. During the infant's passage through the birth canal, the shoulders may be unable to pass through after the head, resulting in physical manipulation being necessary to complete the delivery. At this time, the brachial plexus may become injured. Depending on the extent of the injury, partial or total paralysis of the affected arm may result.

In some cases, a brachial plexus injury may heal on its own. If a severe injury is sustained, however, surgery and physical rehabilitation may be necessary to help a child regain feeling and control in the affected arm.

Attorneys for Brachial Plexus Injuries

If you went through a difficult childbirth and your child suffered brachial plexus injury or has been diagnosed with Erb's Palsy, please contact a Los Angeles birth injury lawyer at Pacific Attorney Group today. You may have been the victim of medical malpractice or negligence on the part of the doctor, nurse or any medical professional involved during the pregnancy or delivery. Depending on the case, you may be able to bring a civil lawsuit against the responsible party in order to seek financial damages for your child's injuries. This may be exactly what you need to cover surgery, physical therapy or any other medical treatment needed to give your child the best opportunity at making a full recovery.

Contact a Los Angeles brachial plexus injury attorney at our law offices today!