Birth Injury Claims

If you have concerns about an injury to your child at birth, our experienced team can help.

The birth of a child should be one of the happiest moments of a parent’s life but on some occasions, difficulties during labour and at the time of birth can lead to a baby suffering injuries that can be life changing.

Whilst it is possible for those injuries to be unrelated to the care provided, on some occasions, they can be due to the negligence of the staff caring for the mother during labour and/or the baby immediately after birth.

If you have concerns about an injury to your child at birth, our experienced team have the knowledge and expertise to investigate fully and get the compensation your child deserves to allow them to live a happy and fulfilled life.

What can you claim for?

Birth injury cases include injury to the mother, the baby, or both. If the injuries received were as a result of medical negligence, you may be able to make a claim.

There are many types of birth injuries, varying from brain damage to scarring caused by assisted delivery. Some common birth injury claims include

Cerebral Palsy
Infections
Delay in delivery leading to brain injury
Cord injuries such as prolapse or compression
Uterine rupture
Ruptured or retained placenta
Haemorrhage
Stillbirth

As there are many different types of birth injuries, if you think you may have a claim then contact our expert team for advice.

Whilst no amount of money can undo what has happened, compensation can give your child a better future.

How can Jordans Solicitors help?

Medical negligence cases are complex and therefore need specialist legal and medical advice. Our expert medical negligence lawyers have a great depth of experience in these matters and have acted for clients on a national level.

Our team consists of highly experienced lawyers who understand the impact that medical negligence can have, and are here to support you and your family with the highest levels of professionalism, sensitivity and client care, working towards a settlement that secures the best possible future for you and your family.

We will arrange a meeting with one of our specialist medical negligence lawyers which can take place at one of our local offices, via video call or telephone or alternatively we may be able to meet you at your home address to discuss.

To see how Jordans Solicitors can help you, call 0330 300 1103 or request a call-back below.

FAQs

Medical negligence cases are subject to strict limitation deadlines.
In England and Wales this means that, unless the injured person was an infant, you have three years to file your claim at court starting from the date when the harm or injury was done, or from when you found out your treatment was negligent and caused you an injury which with proper care you would not have suffered. The courts are strict and usually stick to this three year deadline.
It is therefore important to contact a lawyer who is an expert in medical negligence, as soon as you think you may have a claim. Contact us for an initial consultation and we will explain the process and answer any questions you have.
Your initial consultation with a member of our expert team at Jordans is entirely free and during this consultation we may be able to establish whether you have a claim for compensation.
If we believe you have grounds for a claim, our team will also advise whether you qualify for a Conditional Fee Agreement, also known as a No Win, No Fee Agreement.
In brief, as long as you provide truthful instructions and co-operate with us during the personal injury claims process, your claim will be dealt with under a No Win No Fee Agreement. Should your claim be unsuccessful then you will not be charged for the work we do.
If your claim is successful, the Defendants are responsible for your basic legal costs and disbursements. Your solicitor will then be entitled to a success fee payable from your damages, which is calculated as a percentage of the legal costs. In most cases, this success fee will be capped by agreement. Jordans will work tirelessly to ensure that we maximise any damages to which you are entitled.
During your consultation, this will all be explained in full so that you know what to expect.
In some instances, birth injury claims can be eligible for legal aid, in which case we will advise you on the options available to you.

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Gemma Hicks

Recently completed a negligence claim on behalf of a parent and was impressed by the smooth and efficient way that the whole process was handled by Jordans Many thanks for your help. Would definitely recommend.

Gemma Hicks

I had a good experience with Jordan’s, they always kept me updated and made the process as easy to follow as possible. Gemma and then Matthew were great to Liase with and got my claim sorted