Birth Injury Compensation Claims
If you or your child have experienced a birth injury due to medical mistakes, our expert legal team is here to support you in seeking compensation.
Fill out the form or call our team on 0330 551 0529 to speak with a cancer misdiagnosis claims specialist and find out if you could make a claim.
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What Counts as Birth Negligence?
Birth negligence encompasses sub-standard care, including mistakes by healthcare professionals like midwives or doctors, resulting in avoidable harm to patients.
Common errors during maternity care or birth involve failure to conduct or misinterpret scans, leading to failure or misdiagnosis of conditions affecting pregnancy or labour.
The impact of birth negligence can extend beyond physical harm, affecting the mental and financial well-being of both mother and child long-term.
Types of Birth Injury
Outlined below are examples of the types of injuries that may occur when complications arise during childbirth.
Placental Abruption
Placental abruption is a critical condition where the placenta separates from the uterine wall, leading to pain, bleeding, and contractions. It poses significant risks to the unborn baby, including stillbirth, premature birth, and growth issues.
Failure by medical staff to diagnose placental abruption can result in serious harm.
Pre-eclampsia
Pre-eclampsia is a condition that typically occurs in the latter half of pregnancy, usually after 20 weeks. Without proper diagnosis, both the mother and child face risks, particularly from a rare but dangerous complication called ‘eclampsia,’ which can cause seizures.
Cerebral Palsy
Cerebral palsy is a severe condition characterised by varying symptoms such as muscle stiffness or weakness, uncontrolled movements, coordination difficulties, seizures, and swallowing problems.
If you or your child’s injury resulted from substandard treatment, you may have experienced negligence and could be entitled to compensation.
Other Common Injuries
There are many other types of birth complications that may arise during birth, such as:
- Umbilical cord issues
- Fractures
- Eye infections
- Brain damage
- Skin problems
- Neonatal hypoglycaemia
- Hip dysplasia
If your child has sustained any injury due to medical negligence, you may also have grounds for compensation. We specialise in initiating claims against negligent hospitals and advocating for the highest possible settlement on your behalf.
Could You Claim Compensation?
Book a free, no obligation call with a birth negligence specialist to see if you could be owed compensation.
How It Works
What’s the time limit for making a claim?
In the UK, you generally have a 3-year window from the date of the injury to initiate a compensation claim.
However, we understand that discovering birth injuries may happen some time after. In such situations, you have 3 years from the date you first became aware of the negligence to pursue your claim.
If the injury occurred during birth, you can file a claim on behalf of the child until their 21st birthday.
How much compensation could I receive?
Compensation amounts can differ significantly depending on the circumstances of each case. However, the Courts take into account three primary factors when determining the level of compensation:
- The severity of the injuries
- Duration of the symptoms
- Incurred expenses
Your solicitor will ensure that all consequences of birth negligence are addressed. This encompasses not only expenses like medical bills and alterations to your home but also the impact on your social life, hobbies, and mental well-being.
Can I make a NO WIN NO FEE claim?
Most of the birth injury claims we assist with operate on a No Win No Fee basis. This means you do not have to worry about any upfront payments, and if your claim is not successful, you will not be liable for any legal fees*.
Reach out to us today at 0330 551 0529 to discuss your situation.
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Our team of medical negligence solicitors are here to assist you in obtaining the care, support, and rehabilitation necessary for managing your situation. Additionally, we will help you secure compensation for any financial setbacks including but not limited to lost income or pensions.
We acknowledge that pursuing legal action may feel overwhelming, especially when dealing with medical issues. However, our compassionate and helpful team is dedicated to simplifying the claims process for you.
Contact us for a free claims assessment, and we can also explore the option of a No Win, No Fee arrangement.
Could You Claim Compensation?
Book a free, no obligation call with a birth negligence specialist to see if you could be owed compensation.