Los Angeles Brachial Plexus Injury Attorney

Has Your Child Sustained a Brachial Plexus Injury Due to Medical Malpractice?

Brachial plexus palsy, or Erb’s palsy, is a serious birth injury that occurs when a baby is pulled too hard during labor and delivery.  The brachial plexus is the area of nerve fibers that connect from the spine to the neck and through the armpit.  When a doctor delivering a baby pulls too hard on the baby’s head, neck or shoulder, he or she may accidentally tear or completely sever the nerves in the brachial plexus region, causing a brachial plexus injury.

Brachial plexus palsy is a condition that will affect a child for the rest of his or her life.  Once the nerves in that region are damaged, a child is likely to experience total paralysis of the arms, hands, shoulder, and even the face.  In less severe cases, a child may lose feeling or sensation, but still have some mobility of the hands, arms or shoulders, albeit limited.

There are many things doctors and nurses can to do reduce the risk of a brachial plexus injury.  A trained obstetrician should be able to identify when a baby may be at risk of a sustaining a brachial plexus injury, and what procedures or course of action can be taken to avoid this from happening.

Contact Los Angeles Medical Malpractice Lawyer Dr. Bruce G. Fagel

If your child has suffered a brachial plexus injury, and you believe a doctor or hospital’s negligence is to blame, you should take a moment to speak with Los Angeles medical malpractice attorney Dr. Bruce G. Fagel.  Dr. Fagel understands the toll a brachial plexus injury can take on a child’s life, as well as how expensive it is to provide your child with the ongoing medical care and treatment he or she needs.  You can trust Dr. Fagel and his dedicated staff to work hard to prepare a strong case that protects your legal rights and maximizes your chances of recovering a large settlement.

By scheduling a consultation with Dr. Fagel, you can learn more about your options in regards to taking legal action.  To contact Los Angeles brachial plexus injury lawyer Dr. Bruce G. Fagel, please call (800) 541-9376.