Pregnancy and Gynaecology Claims

Pregnancy and gynaecology negligence claims are unfortunately more common than many people realise. Each year, we help numerous women and families who have experienced avoidable harm during what should have been safe medical care. Negligence in pregnancy and gynaecology can take many forms. Some of the most common claims include:

Pregnancy and birth-related negligence

• Child birth injuries (including cerebral palsy, Erb’s palsy, baby brain injury and umbilical cord compression) 
• Injuries to mother or baby from forceps or vacuum misuse
• Missed signs of pre-eclampsia, gestational diabetes, or infections
• Failure to detect abnormalities or birth defects
• Etopic pregnancy misdiagnosis
• Wrongful birth following failed sterilisation or negligent advice

Gynaecology negligence

• Surgical errors during procedures like hysterectomies or endometriosis treatment, including damage to surrounding organs
• Failed sterilisation procedures resulting in unplanned pregnancies
• Misdiagnosis or delayed diagnosis of serious conditions, such as ovarian cancer

Whatever your specific circumstances, if substandard care has harmed you or your baby, we can help investigate whether you have grounds for a pregnancy negligence claim or a gynaecology negligence claim.

you or your baby, we can help investigate whether you have grounds for a claim.

Starting a claim for your child begins with a conversation with our compassionate legal team. We offer a free, no-obligation consultation where we’ll listen carefully to your experience and assess whether negligence may have occurred. If we believe you have a case, our specialist solicitors will guide you through every step with sensitivity to the emotional challenges you may be facing.

We’ll obtain all relevant medical records and consult with independent medical experts to establish exactly where the care fell below acceptable standards. For children’s claims, we understand the importance of securing compensation that covers their lifetime needs, so we pay particular attention to forecasting future care requirements, therapies, and equipment. We’ll handle all communications with the healthcare providers involved, building the strongest possible case to secure the compensation your child deserves.

The compensation we seek for your child will cover several important areas:

• Immediate needs – this includes any medical treatment, therapies or specialist equipment required because of the negligence
• Future costs – we’ll calculate costs for ongoing care, education support, and adaptations to your home if needed
• Lifelong support – if your child’s injuries mean they’ll need lifelong support, we’ll ensure this is fully accounted for in the claim

Compensation also recognises the pain and suffering caused and may include money to compensate for lost earnings if you’ve had to give up work to care for your child. In cases where the negligence affected you directly (such as gynaecological errors), we can claim for your physical and psychological injuries too. Every family’s situation is unique, which is why we take time to understand your specific needs to ensure nothing is overlooked.

The duration of a claim varies depending on its complexity. Straightforward cases where negligence is quickly admitted might resolve within 2-4 years, while more complex cases involving serious birth injuries can take longer. This is because we need to fully understand the long-term impact on your child’s life to ensure the compensation covers all future needs.

While we can’t speed up the legal process, we’ll work as efficiently as possible and keep you informed at every stage. For cases involving children with immediate needs, we can often secure interim payments to help with costs while the claim progresses. Our priority is always to achieve the best possible outcome for your family, however long that takes.

At The Medical Law Partnership, we’re committed to helping families like yours secure the justice and support you deserve. Let us handle the legal complexities while you focus on caring for your child.

If you believe you or your child has suffered due to negligent pregnancy or gynaecological care, please contact us today.