Brachial plexus injury - make a no win no fee claim

If you suffer from brachial plexus injury you can claim personal injury compensation at YouClaim. Here is some information on brachial plexus injury and how we can help you make a no win no fee claim.

Brachial plexus injury - the facts
Brachial plexus injury, sometimes known as Erb’s Palsy, is caused by damage to the network of nerves that carry signals from the spine to the shoulders, arms and hands. Symptoms may include inability to move the arm, lack of muscle control in the arm, hand and wrist as well as loss of sensation in the arm and hand. Brachial plexus injury is most common during difficult births when babies’ shoulders can become impacted and their necks stretched causing a tear to the brachial plexus nerves but it can occur at any time, an accident at work or at home.

Four types
There are four main types of brachial plexus injury:

  • Avulsion - the nerve is torn from the attachment at the spinal cord
  • Rupture - the nerve is torn although not at the spinal cord
  • Neuroma - a build up of scar tissue puts pressure on the nerve
  • Neuropraxia - the nerve is damaged but not torn, the most common injury.
Prognosis and treatment
These are dependent on the severity of the brachial plexus injury. Those suffering from avulsion or rupture injuries may have to undergo surgical reconnection. Alternatively, recovery from neuropraxia is mostly natural with a 90-100% return of function. Most children diagnosed with brachial plexus injury improve or recover with little or no treatment by 3-4 months of age although some cases may take up to 2 years for complete recovery. Motion exercises, occupational therapy and physical therapy are also used when treating brachial plexus injury.

How we can help following a brachial plexus injury
If you are enduring brachial plexus injury contact YouClaim now for advice about gaining personal injury compensation for pain and suffering experienced. As leading online personal injury experts we can offer guidance and treatments to help you get your life back on track following brachial plexus injury. So make a no win no fee claim through us and pay nothing whether you win or lose the case because all of your costs will be covered. See no win no fee for more information.

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