Blog Posts in September, 2015 Brachial Plexus Injuries in Newborns Posted By Brandon J. Broderick, Attorney at Law 1 Sep. 2015 The brachial plexus is a network of nerves that originates in the neck and branches out to control movement and sensation in the shoulders, arms, and hands. A "brachial plexus" injury is a general term that refers to a variety of injures that hinder the function of the brachial plexus nerves. The majority of brachial plexus injuries are caused by trauma and in newborns, they often occur ... Continue Reading Share This Post: Blog Home 1 results found. Viewing page 1 of 1.