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Despite the intention of the NHS to provide the best healthcare available in England and Wales, it remains the case that one of the most common source of claims against the health service is that of injuries sustained at birth. Ante – Natal and Maternity care is a complex area of medicine and things do go wrong. When this arises as a result of negligence, compensation will be payable. The normal 3 year time limits for bringing a claim do not usually apply in such cases but it is still important to seek the advice of a solicitor promptly before records of treatment are disposed of and the memories of witnesses fade.
Birth injury cases are extremely complex in terms of both the legal complications involved but also because of the very stressful and emotional experience that parents and family go through. A birth injury can occur whenever a baby is injured before, during or shortly after birth. Injury can result from many different circumstances but common complaints are of skin irritation, fractured bones, brain injury and nerve damage. One of the most common forms of medical negligence is cerebral palsy.
Unfortunately, cerebral palsy effects 1 in every 10,000 babies born in the UK. Cerebral palsy is a condition caused by a baby being starved of oxygen during birth, which causes damage to the brain and may result in the baby having physical or intellectual difficulties.
Many babies who have been effected by birth injuries will require help and assistance for many years - sometimes even for the rest of their life. Many families don't have the resources to provide the very best care they would want for their baby. We will endeavour to obtain compensation for the pain and suffering experienced and also medical assistance and additional care for the family to make a difficult situation better.
Other Types of Birth Injury Claims
Although Cerebral Palsy is the most common form of Birth Injury Claims there are many other types of medical negligence claims in this area including:
- Umbilical cord problems
- Ruptured placentas
- Brachial plexus injury
- Injuries to the mother during birth
- Infant death
Whatever the nature, we can advise you of your legal options both professionally and sensitively.
If you consider that you have a potential claim for compensation arising as a result of birth injury, then do not hesitate to contact us for free legal advice.