Caesarean Section
If you've suffered harm during your Caesarean Section, you're not alone. Many women experience complications during what should be a safe procedure, and when those complications result from medical negligence, you have the right to seek compensation. At The Medical Law Partnership, we specialise in helping mothers like you through this difficult time, fighting to get you the justice and financial support you deserve.
How common are Caesarean Section claims?
Caesarean Sections are among the most commonly performed surgical procedures in the UK, with around 40% of all babies delivered this way. While most are carried out safely, mistakes do happen more often than they should. We handle numerous claims each year where mothers have suffered avoidable harm during their C-section. Common issues include surgical errors, delayed procedures, infections, and failures in aftercare. If your experience has left you with ongoing problems that could have been prevented with proper care, you may have grounds for a claim.
Several things can go wrong during a C-section that may give rise to a negligence claim. Surgical mistakes might include cuts or damage to nearby organs like your bladder or bowel, excessive bleeding that isn’t properly managed, or poor stitching of the wound leading to infection. Anaesthetic errors can occur if too much or too little is given, or if it’s administered incorrectly. There may also have been delays in performing the C-section when it was clearly needed, putting you and your baby at risk.
After the procedure, negligent aftercare can cause further problems. This might include failing to spot and treat infections, not providing appropriate pain relief, or discharging you too soon without proper checks. If any of these issues have left you with lasting physical or psychological effects, we can help investigate whether negligence played a part.
Starting your claim with us is straightforward. When you first contact us, one of our specialist solicitors will listen carefully to your experience and assess whether you may have a case. We’ll explain the process in plain English, without legal jargon, so you understand exactly what’s involved.
We’ll obtain your medical records and arrange for independent medical experts to review what happened. These experts help us determine whether the care you received fell below acceptable standards. If we believe you have a strong case, we’ll guide you through every step of making your claim. Importantly, we work on a no win, no fee basis, so you won’t face any financial risk in pursuing justice.
The compensation you may receive depends on how the negligence has affected you. It can include awards for the pain and suffering you’ve endured, both physically and emotionally. If you’ve needed additional medical treatment or therapies, these costs can be included. Many of our clients claim for lost earnings if they’ve been unable to work during their recovery, or if their ability to work in future has been affected.
For more serious cases where you need ongoing care or adaptations to your home, these future costs can form part of your claim. We’ve helped clients secure compensation for everything from additional childcare costs to psychological counselling needed to recover from traumatic birth experiences. Every case is unique, and we’ll ensure your claim reflects the full impact the negligence has had on your life.
While we always aim to resolve claims as quickly as possible, medical negligence cases involving Caesarean Sections typically take between two to four years to conclude. Complex cases, particularly those involving severe injuries or where the NHS disputes liability, can take longer.
We know this time frame can feel daunting, especially when you’re dealing with the consequences of what happened. However, we’ll be with you throughout the entire process, keeping you updated at every stage and fighting to get you the best possible outcome. Starting your claim as soon as you feel ready can help ensure important evidence is preserved and the process moves forward efficiently.
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