If your family has suffered a stillbirth, it is devastating to learn that medical staff could have done more to save your child. Our medical negligence solicitors can support you through a stillbirth compensation claim and help give you the closure you deserve. Not all stillbirths are preventable, but regular check-ups during pregnancy can help spot symptoms early and keep babies alive and healthy. You may be able to make a stillbirth compensation claim if your medical staff: Didn’t give you regular check-ups and tests Missed symptoms or misinterpreted test results during check-ups Failed to refer you to a consultant if your test results were unusual Failed to treat symptoms correctly or quickly enough. Making a stillbirth compensation claim can help you find out what mistakes were made and why. Our lawyers may also be able to get you an apology from those responsible. Your claim is about helping you and your family recover from this traumatic event. Your compensation settlement can cover the cost of therapy, lost wages from time off work, and other related expenses. We understand how difficult it can be to relive such a traumatic event, which is why our friendly and compassionate solicitors will strive make your claim as easy as possible. You’ll get regular updates in plain English and we’ll help you access the very best professional support for your family. For more information about making a stillbirth compensation claim, call our team today on 0800 121 6567 or contact us online. No Win No Fee* Largest medical negligence team in the country Offices across the UK Representation at inquests 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 Stillbirth Compensation Claims Birth Injury Claims Birth Injury To Mother Claims Group B Streptococcus Claims This data will only be used by Irwin Mitchell for processing your query and for no other purpose. Kathryn Salt Partner Meet the team
Stillbirth Compensation Claims - More Information What Will Happen When I Make A Claim? After you’ve got in touch, we’ll set up a free initial consultation where we’ll talk about your situation. We’ll then explain everything that will happen if you need to take part in an investigation. We’ll always try to make things as clear and easy as possible for you. Most claims are funded with a No Win No Fee* agreement, but we’ll talk you through a variety of options and advise which is best for you. Our lawyers will then collect evidence to support your claim, including medical records, documents and the opinions of independent medical experts. Using this, we’ll come to a compensation amount that best supports your needs. The majority of fatal medical negligence cases we handle are settled out of court. If we can’t reach a settlement which we feel is fair and reasonable, or the medical professional or organisation involved denies responsibility, we’ll start court proceedings. Even if your claim does go to court, your case might not reach trial as we’re often able to agree a settlement before it reaches the court room. If your case does go to court, we’ll be there for you every step of the way ensuring that you have the best possible chances of getting the compensation you deserve. What Can Compensation Pay For? Stillbirths are highly traumatic events that affect entire families. Your stillbirth compensation claim will focus on the lasting psychological effects and help you and your family access the specialist services you need to recover. Your settlement can cover: Therapy or counselling costs Travel costs for getting to and from appointments Lost wages from time off work Childcare costs Funeral costs. We can also help you get answers about why the stillbirth happened or an apology from those responsible. We may even be able to influence change to prevent the same mistakes happening again. This is often more important for families than the compensation settlement and can help as part of your recovery. To find out more about how a stillbirth claim could help you and your family, contact our experts free on 0370 1500 100. 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. How Long Do I Have To Make A Claim? You’ll normally have three years to make a claim. This is counted from either the date of your negligent care or when you discovered that negligent treatment was responsible for the stillbirth. 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. Will I Have To Attend An Inquest? Coroners in England and Wales don’t normally have the power to investigate stillbirths so inquests don’t always happen. The NHS Trust responsible for your care will usually start a review into how the stillbirth happened. If they don’t hold a review or if we think the review is inadequate, we can request for a formal inquest to take place as well. You may be asked to attend the inquest and answer questions. If not, we can represent you at the inquest and you won’t have to attend yourself. We understand how difficult it can be to relive such a heartbreaking experience. We will do everything we can to make the inquest as easy as possible so you can get the answers you deserve. Read more about Fatal Medical Negligence Claims and Inquests They were always there to answer my questions and queries when I was at my most vulnerable and they persevered to obtain the best possible result." Lisa, client
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