Brachial Plexus Palsy Attorney Serving Los Angeles, California

Brachial plexus palsy occurs when the brachial plexus is injured which causes paralysis of the arm.  Someone's brachial plexus is the network of nerves that extend from the back of the neck, travel through the shoulder and connect to nerves in someone's upper arm.  There are generally two types of brachial plexus palsy injuries which may result called erb's palsy (which is paralysis of the upper brachial) or paralysis of the lower brachial called Klumpke palsy.  Someone may also suffer from a total brachial palsy which results in paralysis of the entire arm.  If you are suffering from paralysis in your arm resulting from brachial plexus palsy or a similar spinal cord injury, you should contact our Medical Malpractice Lawyers in Los Angeles to assist you in receiving compensation for your injuries.

Some of the symptoms someone may experience if they are suffering from brachial plexus are:

• limp arm;
• lack of feeling in the arm;
• lack of feeling in the hand;
• lack of muscle control in the arm;
• lack of muscle control in the hand;
• lack of muscle control in the wrist; 
• lack of sensation in the arm;
• lack of sensation in the hand;
• lack of sensation in the wrist; and
• paralyzed arm.

The severity of a brachial plexus palsy injury is directly proportional to the damage done to the nerves of the arm.  The most severe type of brachial plexus injury results when the nerves are cut or severed from the spinal cord resulting in permanent paralysis.  If the nerves are severely injured, but not completely torn or severed, the nerves may grow back where someone may recover from their injuries.

Depending on the severity of your brachial plexus injury, there may be some painful recovery or you may have permanent paralysis in your arm, wrist or hand.  Please contact a Los Angeles Medical Malpractice Attorney at 800-715-4489 so we may begin assisting you in recovering compensation for you.