Cerebral Palsy
Learning that your child has cerebral palsy is life-changing and discovering that it could have been prevented with proper medical care makes the situation even more difficult. If your child's condition was caused by mistakes during pregnancy, birth, or shortly after delivery, you may be entitled to claim compensation to support their lifelong needs. The Medical Law Partnership firm specialises in helping families like yours to secure justice and financial security for children affected by medical negligence. Here's how we can help you through this process.
How common are cerebral palsy negligence claims?
Cerebral palsy claims are among the most frequent types of birth injury cases we handle. While not all cases of cerebral palsy are caused by medical errors, a significant number result from negligence during childbirth or neonatal care. Common causes include failure to monitor the baby’s oxygen levels, delays in performing a necessary caesarean section, or mismanagement of infections during pregnancy.
If your child’s cerebral palsy could have been avoided with proper care, you have the right to seek compensation. Our Medical Law Partnership have successfully helped many families in similar situations, securing the financial support needed to provide the best possible quality of life for their child.
Cerebral palsy can affect children in different ways, depending on which part of the brain was damaged and when the injury occurred. The most common types linked to medical negligence include:
Spastic cerebral palsy, where muscle stiffness makes movement difficult, often occurs when the baby suffers oxygen deprivation during birth. Dyskinetic cerebral palsy, which causes uncontrolled movements, may result from severe jaundice being left untreated. Ataxic cerebral palsy, affecting balance and coordination, can sometimes stem from traumatic birth injuries, infections or lack of oxygen.
In many cases, these conditions develop because of preventable errors such as failing to respond to foetal distress, improper use of delivery tools like forceps, or not treating maternal infections that affect the baby. If you suspect your child’s condition was caused by such mistakes, we can investigate what happened and advise whether you have grounds for a claim.
Beginning a claim for your child may feel overwhelming, but we’re here to guide you through every step. Your first action is to contact us for a free, no-obligation consultation. We’ll listen carefully to you telling us your child’s story and review their medical history to assess whether negligence may have played a role in their condition.
If we believe there’s a case, our specialist solicitors will handle everything from obtaining medical records to consulting with top medical experts. We’ll build a strong case showing how different care could have prevented your child’s cerebral palsy. Throughout the process, we’ll keep you informed and ensure you understand each stage, while fighting to secure the maximum compensation your child deserves.
A successful claim can provide financial security for your child’s entire lifetime. Compensation typically covers several key areas:
First, there’s an award for the pain, suffering and impact on your child’s quality of life. More importantly, the settlement can include funds for all necessary therapies, specialist equipment, home adaptations, and future care costs. It may also cover loss of future earnings if your child’s condition affects their ability to work as an adult, and compensation for any educational support they’ll need.
We understand that every child with cerebral palsy has unique needs, which is why we work closely with care and financial experts to calculate exactly what your child will require throughout their life. Our goal is to ensure the settlement fully provides for all their future needs.
Cerebral palsy cases are complex and typically take several years to resolve – often between 3 to 5 years from start to finish. This is because we need to thoroughly investigate what happened, obtain expert medical opinions, and properly assess your child’s long-term needs. While this may seem like a long time, it’s crucial we don’t rush the process, as the compensation needs to last your child’s lifetime.
In some cases, we can secure interim payments early in the process to help with immediate costs like therapy or equipment. We’ll keep you updated throughout and work as efficiently as possible to achieve the best outcome for your child.
If you believe your child’s cerebral palsy may have been caused by medical negligence, don’t hesitate to contact us. The Medical Law Partnership firm has the expertise and compassion to help you secure the compensation and justice your child deserves, giving them the best possible foundation for the future.
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