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If you or your baby have suffered harm during the birth process and this was because of medical negligence, our birth injury solicitors can represent you in claiming compensation.
Our team members have extensive experience in dealing with birth negligence cases and a proven track record of success in securing the financial support your child may need for the future. We understand how difficult the situation will be for you and we will provide all the support that you need throughout your case.
Having representation by expert birth injury compensation claims solicitors is essential, as these types of cases can be complex and high value. We have the depth of experience necessary to provide the best possible representation and we will do all we can to secure the highest level of compensation.
We provide no win no fee birth injury claims. We can discuss whether this is the right funding option for your circumstances if you would like to call us. You will also be able to ask us any other questions you may have.
To talk to our East London birth injury compensation claims solicitors call us on 0208 989 3000. Or use our simple contact form to request a call back and we will be happy to answer your questions.
Our birth injury claims services
Preliminary advice on making a birth injury compensation claim
We provide initial advice on claims as well as information on the birth injury compensation process and funding birth injury claims. We know that you may be anxious about starting a claim and we will do all we can to support you and provide the guidance you need.
We will go through what happened with you and discuss the first steps in starting your claim. Our team deals with maternity negligence as well as birth injuries to babies, representing both mothers and children in securing compensation.
Obtaining medical records and notifying healthcare provider of your claim
We will request your medical records and birth notes, then go through them in detail to establish the sequence of events and identify key failings. We will also ask our birth injury medical experts to carry out initial examinations of you or your baby and to provide medical reports, which we will use in support of your claim.
We will notify the NHS or other healthcare providers that you intend to make a claim and provide them with the details of this.
Running your claim
In cases where life-changing injuries were sustained during birth, settlement is not normally dealt with for many years. This is because it is essential to see how a child develops and what assistance they will need in the future so that we can ensure that the right compensation is achieved to support them for the long term.
We will make sure that you have the help you need throughout your case and that we are available to talk through developments and discuss any concerns. We can apply for interim payments from the other side so that you have financial provision during the claim.
Settling birth injury claims out of court or proceeding with litigation
If the other side admits liability, then we will aim to negotiate a settlement. If they deny liability or if the amount that they offer is insufficient, we will prepare your case for court. You or your child will be represented by an advocate with expertise in dealing with birth negligence.
Post-completion advice and representation
If your claim is sizeable, we can advise on the best way to deal with the payment so that it provides for your child for the rest of their life. It is important both to protect the capital and to ensure that the income needed will be available to provide the necessary support, both in the short-term and for the future.
We have experience in obtaining very large compensation payments and we can set up a personal injury trust fund to manage and invest the lump sum payment.
Everything you need to know about birth injury claims
Who can make a birth injury claim?
If you are a mother who suffered childbirth injuries as a result of medical negligence, you can claim compensation. If your baby was harmed during birth because of medical failings, you can claim on their behalf.
As an adult, you have three years from the date of the incident to start a personal injury claim. For a child, the three-year period starts from the date of their 18th birthday. If an individual cannot manage their affairs, there is no time limit for claiming.
How do I make a birth injury claim?
If you want to make a birth injury claim, the first step is to find expert birth injury solicitors to represent you or your child. Using lawyers with wide experience in this type of claim is important if you wish to secure the maximum payment possible for what has happened.
Our birth injury team have been representing mothers, babies and children for many years and has the expertise to put together a robust case on your behalf.
The first step is to talk to us about what happened. We will then obtain your medical records and ask our medical experts to prepare reports on the harm that has been caused.
How common are birth injuries?
While birth injuries are not a common occurrence, unfortunately, they do occur regularly, with varying degrees of severity, from minor injuries to life-altering harm.
What are the most common types of birth injuries?
Fractures are one of the more common injuries to babies during birth, to the clavicle or collar bone. Erb’s Palsy is damage to nerves in a baby’s neck and shoulder and is also relatively common in more difficult births.
For mothers, there may be haemorrhaging, vaginal tears, infections, or pelvic damage.
We also deal with more severe birth injuries, including:
- Cerebral palsy
- Head and brain injuries
- Stillbirth
- Encephalitis
- Hypoxia, or lack of oxygen during birth
- Cord compression or cord prolapse
- Delays in delivery
- Birth injuries to the mother, including uterine rupture
- Harm to a baby post-birth, such as hypoglycaemia and jaundice
What are the risk factors for birth injuries?
Risk factors that can result in birth injuries include a failure on the part of doctors or midwives to spot warning signs of difficulties, inadequate monitoring of the birth, including the baby’s heart rate, not carrying out the right tests, misinterpreting test results and failing to act when needed, such as not carrying out an emergency Caesarean.
Speak to our birth injury solicitors in East London
If you or your baby have been harmed during or after the birth process and you believe that the medical professionals involved did not provide the standard of care you were entitled to, please speak to us today.
For birth injury compensation claims in East London, call us on 0208 989 3000. Or use the simple contact form below and we will get back to you soon.
