Baby brain injury during birth
If your child has suffered a brain injury during birth due to medical negligence, we understand the profound grief and uncertainty you're facing. At The Medical Law Partnership, we specialise in helping families like yours secure the compensation and support your child deserves. We recognise the lifelong challenges these injuries create, and we're committed to fighting for the justice your family needs to move forward.
How common are errors resulting in birth brain injury?
Birth-related brain injuries affect hundreds of babies each year in the UK, with many cases resulting from preventable medical mistakes. While most deliveries are handled safely, we see too many cases where failures in care lead to oxygen deprivation, trauma during delivery, or untreated infections that cause permanent damage. These devastating injuries often occur when warning signs are missed, or emergency procedures are delayed. If your child’s injury could have been prevented with proper monitoring and timely intervention, you may have strong grounds for a compensation claim that can secure their future care needs.
Several critical failures during labour and delivery can lead to catastrophic brain injuries. Medical staff may have ignored abnormal heart rate patterns showing your baby was in distress or delayed performing an emergency caesarean section when it became medically necessary. We’ve handled cases where umbilical cord complications were mismanaged, or where infections like meningitis weren’t diagnosed and treated promptly after birth.
Excessive force during difficult deliveries can cause skull fractures and bleeding in the brain, while failures to properly resuscitate a newborn can lead to oxygen deprivation. Some injuries occur when medical teams don’t recognise and treat conditions like neonatal hypoglycemia quickly enough. If your child’s brain injury resulted from any of these preventable errors, we can investigate whether the care provided fell below acceptable medical standards.
Beginning your claim with us is a straightforward process designed to reduce stress during this difficult time. When you first reach out, one of our specialist solicitors will listen compassionately to your story – we understand how painful it can be to recount these events, and we’ll proceed with the utmost sensitivity. We’ll explain the legal journey ahead in clear, simple terms and assess whether you have grounds for a claim.
We’ll obtain your complete maternity and neonatal records, then arrange for independent medical experts to review your case in detail. These experts help determine whether different management could have prevented your child’s injuries. If we believe you have a strong case, we’ll guide you through every step while keeping you fully informed. Importantly, we work on a no win, no fee basis, so you can pursue justice without financial risk during this challenging period.
The compensation we secure for your child is designed to cover their lifetime needs. For severe brain injuries, awards typically include funds for specialist equipment, adapted housing, round-the-clock care, and therapies like physiotherapy and speech therapy. Your child may receive compensation for pain and suffering, as well as loss of future earnings potential.
As parents, you may be able to claim for the psychological trauma you’ve endured, along with any income lost from reducing work hours or leaving employment to care for your child. The compensation can also cover the costs of specialist schools, transport adaptations, and future medical treatments your child may require. We’ll ensure every potential need – from immediate requirements to long-term care – is properly accounted for in your claim.
Birth brain injury claims typically take between three to five years to resolve, though complex cases involving severe disabilities can take very significantly longer. We understand this time frame may feel daunting when you’re focused on your child’s daily needs, but thorough investigation is essential to secure the comprehensive compensation your family deserves.
The process involves meticulously reviewing medical records, obtaining multiple expert opinions, and often negotiating with NHS Trusts or their insurers. While we work as efficiently as possible, we never compromise on building the strongest possible case for your child. Throughout the process, we’ll provide regular updates in clear language and be available to answer your questions. Starting your claim sooner rather than later helps ensure all evidence is preserved while memories remain fresh.
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