When a child is born, it should be a happy and exciting event. However complications can occur before, during or after birth, which if not managed correctly can have devastating consequences.
We are committed to supporting families who have been affected by medical negligence and have particular expertise in providing specialist support to families of seriously injured children.
Our Client Promise
We understand that these events can often be traumatic. Our specialist Medical Negligence Solicitors will do all they can to help you get the support you and your child need. All of our initial consultation work is free and the vast majority of claims go on to be funded by a conditional fee agreement (also known as “no win, no fee”) or by Legal Aid.
Where possible we will seek to obtain interim compensation payments, which may be used to provide financial support for your family or pay for continuing care or treatment. We work hard to ensure any financial hardship on your family is reduced, your child receives the highest standards of care going forwards and that any final compensation is maximised.
We have many years’ experience in supporting families in this regard and can provide access to specialist consultants, charities and other medical practitioners to ensure you and your child receive the best support possible.
Common Birth Injuries
Unfortunately babies can suffer avoidable injuries during pregnancy or at the time of birth. Medical Negligence may relate to: –
- Brain injury or cerebral palsy
- Erb’s Palsy/shoulder dystocia
- Brachial plexus injuries
- Scarring (e.g. during caesarean section)
- Stillbirth
- Learning difficulties and developmental delay
- Failure to detect birth defects
- Hip dysplasia
- Failure to monitor premature babies
- Failure to diagnose conditions (e.g. Peri-ventricular leukomalacia)
Starting your Medical Negligence claim
We provide a nationwide service and can arrange to see you in your home or at the hospital if necessary. When you contact us, our lawyers will take the time to understand the detail of your case. Our dedicated team of solicitors will talk you through the claim process and provide you with their expert opinion on your case.
Call our expert Medical Negligence Solicitors now on 0844 800 9860 for a free consultation or contact us online.
