Motorcycle Accident in L.A.? You’re Not Alone

There are many motorcycle accident lawyers, so how do you pick the best one? Dr. Greg Vigna offers something most law firms don’t: he is both a rehabilitation physician and a catastrophic injury attorney. As a serious injury lawyer who has personally treated patients just like you, Dr. Greg Vigna understands what you are going through, and what your long-term needs will be.

Brachial Plexus Injuries and Motorcycles

Los Angeles County leads the state in annual motorcycle accidents, according to the California Highway Patrol. Motorcycle accidents often result in a variety of injuries to the head, neck, spine and limbs. Another common injury is damage to the brachial plexus nerves.

The brachial plexus is a set of nerves that leave the spinal cord in the neck, run under the clavicle and end at the shoulder. They make it possible for you to move your arm, bend at the elbow, and use your hand and fingers.

If the head is forced to one side, and the shoulder is forced down in the opposite direction, the strain can seriously damage the brachial plexus. For example, during a motorcycle accident if the motorcycle is rear ended, or a driver pulls in front of the motorcycle, the rider will be thrown into the air. The victim will often arc over the front of the bike, impacting the ground with the head. The impact pulls the head and shoulder forcefully apart. This overstretches the brachial plexus nerves and may even completely detach the nerves from where they enter the spinal cord in the neck.

Brachial plexus injuries can result in permanent paralysis of the arm or hand, chronic pain, loss of work and an inability to fully engage in normal daily activities. Many surgeries may be needed and it can take years for the arm and hand to improve. In some cases, the damage is permanent.

A Lawyer who Understands your Injury

As a catastrophic injury attorney and rehabilitation physician, Dr. Greg Vigna understands what’s needed after a brachial plexus injury and how to help you receive specialized care from specialists in this condition. He is also an expert at traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, eye trauma and all other injuries associated with motorcycle accidents. It is important to have a serious injury lawyer who integrates cutting edge research and medical science in your case. This ensures that you have the best opportunity to receive appropriate care for your life-long needs. Our free case evaluation can get you started on the road to recovery.