It’s a nightmare scenario and it’s a tough subject to discuss – but sadly when things go wrong during labour, the results for the newborn infant can be catastrophic and permanent.
Medical negligence claims generally are inherently complex and difficult to prove, and serious injury claims such as brain injuries from birthing problems can be even harder to win. The NHS Litigation Authority who normally act as the opponent in these claims have a tendency to try and defend them; especially where the payout could be significant.
Read on for vital advice from an experienced law firm.
We’re not just lawyers – we’re your support network
Some claims are straightforward and can be settled in a matter of months. Brain injury claims from birth injuries will generally last years. Don’t for one second think that we are just like any other law firm out there – we’re not. We are not just a legal team of experienced professional lawyers with decades of experience in representing victims for brain injury claims – we are a gateway to the advice and help the victim and their family needs.
There is a lot more to a brain injury claim than us just arguing that the victim is entitled to make a claim. We have access to:
- The best medico-legal experts who are prepared to conduct appointments and write reports for us to help us prove the extent and severity of the injuries and how the birth incident caused them
- The highest quality private treatment and rehabilitation providers as the child grows older and needs more and more support. Funding it isn’t your concern – we will sort all that out for you
- Professional care and assistance for the family and the victim
- Senior barristers to represent you with us for conferences ad court hearings, including Queens Counsel
We can fund all of this on a no win, no fee basis and we can visit our clients any time they need us for face to face advice, representation, and support.
Why experience is key
Quantifying a claim that is likely to be worth millions of pounds is not a straightforward paper exercise. Your opponent will want to limit the damages paid out as much as possible, and we will of course do all we can to justify the maximum amount we can legally obtain for a victim. There are lump sums that are paid upon settlement and further payments throughout the victim’s life where the extent of the brain injury will require constant care and little or no ability to work.
We specialise in serious injury claims and have obtained millions of pounds in compensation for our clients over decades of fighting for the rights of medical negligence victims.
What happens now?
Call our free advice line on 0800 634 7575 and we can discuss the terms of our no win, no fee and arrange for a home visit as soon as possible. We can talk you through the process, how we will help, and what you can expect to happen during the course of the case.