The brachial plexus is a network of interwoven nerves that control movement and sensation in the arms and hands. It begins with nerve roots at the spinal cord in the neck and extends through the arm pit. The nerves branch out from there and continue down the arm, hand and fingers.
A traumatic injury to these nerves typically involves sudden physical forces as seen during childbirth or commonly in a motorcycle accident. These injuries cause pain, weakness, loss of feeling or loss of movement in the shoulder, arm or hand.
When the injury that occurred was a result of someone else’s negligence, then the law prescribes remedies for the victims in recovering their damages for medical care costs (past and future), lost wages (past and future), pain, psychological support, loss of consortium and loss of enjoyment of life.
However, the burden of proof rests with the plaintiff and an experienced legal advocate is critical to successfully pursue a claim for full compensation. We rigorously investigate the case, filing a lawsuit, developing the evidence, discovery of documents, employing top experts in their fields, taking of sworn depositions, mediation, and if necessary, a trial in a court of law.
The Vigna Law Group comments on physicians’ untimely diagnoses of brachial plexus, resulting in missed opportunities for high-quality treatment. Of those admitted to trauma hospitals with multiple injuries from motor vehicle accidents, one percent will have brachial plexus injuries. It is not uncommon for these injuries to be diagnosed in rehabilitation hospitals as there are […]
Dr. Greg Vigna, is the principal of Greg Vigna, MD, JD, PLC, a California personal injury law firm, and his law firm has a non-exclusive referral relationship with the attorneys listed within this site. Dr. Vigna, co-counsels with attorneys across the country.