Injuries that happen during childbirth can leave you with physical and psychological trauma that can last a lifetime. Every mother is entitled to a good quality of antenatal care which means that your midwife, nurse or doctor should detect any signs which could lead to a birth injury. Maternal injuries can happen naturally but unfortunately, medical professionals don’t always take the precautions needed to reduce your risk of injury. Our solicitors have handled thousands of birth injury claims and could help you if the person or organisation treating you didn’t: Recognise potential risks of injury during antenatal examinations Provide a caesarean section or episiotomy in suitable scenarios Give you adequate treatment after suffering a birth injury Most of the claims we handle are on a No Win No Fee basis*, which means that in the event that your case is unsuccessful you won’t have to pay any legal fees. We have the largest medical negligence team in the country, with lawyers who specialise in birth injury claims. By making a compensation claim with us, you can be reassured that you’re being represented by experienced experts with a proven track record in claims of this nature. If you’d like to enquire about making a birth injury claim, contact our team today to set up a free initial consultation. Largest medical negligence team in the country No Win, No Fee* Experts in accessing rehabilitation and support Solicitors with in-depth medical knowledge Call our experts FREE on: 0800 121 6567 Or we can call you back at a time of your choice Request a call back Mon to Fri: 8:00am - 8:00pm Sat to Sun: 9:00am - 5:00pm Contact us today For a free initial consultation Freephone 0800 121 6567 Prefer not to call Use our form Your name* Your email address* Your phone number* Your enquiry* Enquiry type Birth Injury To Mother Claims Birth Injury Claims Auriana Griffiths Partner Meet the team
Birth Injury To Mother Claims - More Information What Will Happen When I Make A Claim? After you’ve contacted us, we’ll set up a free initial consultation to discuss your case and whether you have a legal claim. We’ll discuss what funding options are available to you to pay for your claim, including No Win No Fee agreements*. We’ll then get in touch with those responsible for your negligent treatment at an early stage to see if they accept the blame for your injuries or illness. If they accept responsibility, we’ll try to secure interim compensation payments which can fund private medical care and ongoing expenses, before your claim fully settles. Any interim payments will be taken out of your final compensation award. Our experts will look into your case in detail, gathering evidence from independent medical professionals. These experts evaluate what care you should have received and can determine any future implications to your health. They’ll also advise us on the care you’ll need in the future. We’ll always try and negotiate claims out of court, keeping the claim process as short as we can. However, if your opponent doesn’t accept responsibility or doesn’t agree with the amount of compensation we feel you need, we’ll start court proceedings. Even when trial dates have been set, claims are still often settled before reaching court. If your claim does need to go to court, we’ll be there to help you every step of the way, talking you through what will happen so you feel as comfortable as possible. How Long Do I Have To Make A Claim? You’ll normally have three years to make a claim, either from the date of your negligent care (including antenatal and during the birth) or from the point where it was discovered that negligent treatment was responsible for your injuries. We urge you to contact us as soon as possible so that we can start looking at the evidence and building your case without delay. If you have any concerns about the time limits for claiming compensation, we’ll be able to talk through your options in a free initial consultation. Can I Make A No Win No Fee Claim? Many of our cases are funded with a No Win No Fee agreement. This means that there’s no financial risk* to you when making a compensation claim. At the start of your case we’ll discuss funding options with you, advising you which we think is most suitable. If you have legal expenses insurance (LEI) or are covered by a trade union policy, these may be best for you. Legal expenses insurance is included in many household insurance policies, so it’s always worth checking whether you’re already covered. If we think you’re best supported by a No Win No Fee agreement, we’ll explain the process clearly. This involves setting up an insurance policy that will protect you, at no cost to you. You’ll only have to pay anything when your claim is successful – your opponent will pay most of our fees. Please visit our No Win No Fee page for more information on how it works. Can You Provide Help With Rehabilitation? Our work doesn’t stop at securing compensation; we’ll also help you get the support you need to make the best recovery possible. Our Client Liaison Managers can put you in touch with midwives, health visitors, GPs and counsellors to help your rehabilitation. As you might need support while your claim is ongoing, we can sometimes help you get early compensation payments which can help pay for care costs before your claim fully settles. This money will be taken out of your final compensation award and can only be secured if responsibility for your injuries has been accepted by the other party. Meet The Team Our medical negligence solicitors have many years of experience in maternal birth injury claims, and are rated among the very best in the country by independent legal guides like Chambers & Partners and the Legal 500. Speaking to Chambers & Partners, one client said of our medical negligence team: “The advice is very friendly and they go a long way to make you feel comfortable." We see the health of you and your child as a priority so will always focus on getting a compensation sum which can help you access the care and support you need. Our experts will work hard to deliver early access to the best rehabilitative services and treatments. We have won the Claimant Solicitor of the Year prize at the Rehabilitation First Awards seven times. This award highlights how compensation can really change lives, allowing seriously injured individuals to live more independently. View our Medical Negligence team. We can now move on and look forward to a more stable and secure future. I am sure that this would not have happened without Irwin Mitchell being involved.” Jayne, client