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Understanding a Childbirth Brain Injury Claim for Medical Negligence: Childbirth should be a time of joy and celebration but, unfortunately, medical negligence can sometimes turn this joyous occasion into a distressing experience.

A childbirth brain injury can occur due to various reasons, including prolonged labour, improper use of delivery instruments, or lack of oxygen during birth. These injuries can have long-term effects on a child’s development and quality of life.

At The Injury Lawyers, we understand the profound impact a childbirth brain injury can have on both the child and the family. Our goal is to help secure the compensation you deserve through a childbirth brain injury claim, ensuring your child receives the necessary care and support for their future.

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This article aims to shed light on the dangers of a construction site and provide valuable insights for individuals seeking personal injury compensation.

Construction sites, whilst essential for progress, harbour inherent risks that can lead to serious personal injuries. Drawing from a recent HSE publication, The Injury Lawyers advise on those who have been affected by construction site accidents.

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Construction sites must be secured to prevent anybody from being exposed to dangers that could cause injury and harm. This applies for both employees and members of the public.

Health and safety rules and regulations in respect of construction sites are typically very stringent because of the inherent dangers that such sites will often come with. The management and the responsibility of health and safety of a construction site is an important role to get right. Any failure to properly adhere to health and safety regulations could lead to people being severely injured and could even lead to fatalities.

Anyone who has been injured on a construction site could be entitled to claim personal injury compensation on a No Win, No Fee basis now.

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There has been lots of media coverage and controversy surrounding the Tavistock gender clinic and its recent closure, and over court cases relating to the issuance of transitioning treatment for minors.

Following information from the interim report from Dr Hilary Cass, our legal team is able to provide free, no-obligation legal advice to anyone who may have been affected by inadequate care at the clinic. We are able to provide confidential advice in relation to Tavistock GIDS (Gender Identity Development Service) issues, and you can speak to our team here now should you need to do so.

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According to recent reports, a number of NHS hospitals that said they had a safe maternity unit have had their claims reportedly proven wrong. Upon review, it was reportedly judged that seven trusts conducted false self-assessments of their maternity services, and they may now have to repay millions of pounds to regulators, according to The Independent. In reality, a number of babies may have tragically died as a result of poor care.

The news comes not long after an inquiry into the reported ‘systemic racism’ of NHS maternity services was launched, suggesting that wider failings are at play. Some 14 NHS trusts are understood to have reportedly failed to meet at least one safety action to be implemented, meaning concerns over maternity care continues to be a widespread issue across the health service.

Those affected by failings in relation to maternity matters may be able to bring claims on the basis of medical negligence if it has occurred. It is unacceptable that many mothers and infants may have been harmed as a result of negligent practices, which is why we are encouraging anyone who has been affected to contact us for advice.

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A shocking number of anti-depressant prescriptions for children has been revealed. It has been said that 1,572 infants were prescribed anti-depressants to stabilise their moods between 2015 and 2019, which is a cause for concern.

This is an astonishing statistic considering that the NHS guidance recommends not prescribing under-18’s anti-depressants. Whilst this kind of medication can be vital for those who need it, it is concerning to learn so much use of the drug is taking place for children.

Whilst medical advice must always take precedence, we must not end up in a situation where there is an over-reliance on such medication that could have an adverse effect on children. We have seen such instances where an over-reliance on prescriptions has caused widespread problems, and this is a situation that must be avoided at all costs.

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If you need advice about medical negligence claims for children, we can help you during what we imagine is a difficult time for all involved.

Having to bring a legal case is probably not what you would want to have to do, especially when it’s for a child. But when it comes to justice when something has gone wrong for a child, it’s important to know what the child’s rights are.

You can initiate medical negligence claims for children, and here’s a little advice about how it works and what to do.

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Warnings have been issued over a ‘toxic’ slime borax ingredient that children may be being exposed to unsafe levels of.

The popular children’s slime toys have been tested by consumer group Which? and the results are worrying.

They tested 11 of the most popular children’s slime toys and found that eight of them contained levels of boron – a chemical in borax – that were above recommended safety levels. It’s understood that the ingredients lists may simply say ‘contact lens solution’ which contains borax, the levels of which are not actually listed.

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In England and Wales, anyone under the age of 18 is usually classed as a minor in terms of legality. A minor can’t bring a claim for compensation themselves, although a responsible adult may act as their ‘litigation friend’ and bring a claim on behalf of the child.

When bringing claims on behalf of a minor, the key consideration is always to have the minor’s best interests in mind. The important thing to know though it that the answer to the question in the title of this article is “yes” – a child, with a litigation friend, can bring a claim. So, read on for more information about how it works.
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We’re very in to giving the best advice we can right from the start – so when I read an article from the Express that discussed children claiming from schools, I thought I’d better write about it given the nature of the contents.

The article itself is reminiscent of the majority media news stories about claims – rife with tired cliches like the “compensation culture” and “ambulance chasing lawyers”. For anyone who has had to make a claim for compensation having been injured through no fault of their own, suffering serious injury and losing thousands of pounds in earnings, these stories can be insulting.
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