Brachial Plexus Injury

The brachial plexus is an arrangement of nerve fibers that extends from the spine and proceeds through the neck and the armpit region into the arm. If these nerves experience severe trauma, partial or total paralysis of the arms, hands or face may result. This condition is known as Erb’s palsy.

Brachial plexus injury is most often sustained during an extremely difficult childbirth, wherein the infant is having trouble passing through the birth canal. An extremely large infant or a small birth canal may cause this problem, as well as the infant's position. A doctor should be able to accurately evaluate the size of the baby and his or her position in order to provide effective medical care during labor and delivery. When this does not occur, serious birth injury may result as the doctor tries to deliver the baby. If the head, neck and shoulder are twisted and experience trauma during childbirth, brachial plexus injury becomes a significant concern.

Riverside Erb’s Palsy Lawyer

As an experienced Riverside medical malpractice lawyer, Dr. Bruce G. Fagel is passionate about representing children who have suffered serious brachial plexus injury and are now facing serious muscle control problems or paralysis. There are treatment options for infants and children suffering from Erb’s palsy, but they are expensive and continued care may be necessary to see any improvement. By taking legal action against the negligent party, Dr. Fagel can help his clients recover the needed financial compensation to pay for medical expenses, future medical care and possibly emotional damages as well.

The majority of Riverside personal injury and medical malpractice claims settle out of court, but it is important for your attorney to be prepared to take your case to court if that is the best course of action for you and your family. Malpractice attorney Dr. Bruce Fagel understands this responsibility and strives to provide aggressive representation from the start. His reputation and track record of success make Dr. Fagel a formidable opponent both in and out of the courtroom.

Contact Riverside malpractice lawyer Dr. Bruce Fagel for a free consultation regarding filing a claim or lawsuit for your child’s brachial plexus injury.