Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (CJD) is a rare, degenerative brain disease. There are various forms of the disease, but one particular strain (known as iatrogenic CJD) was first identified in 1985 among recipients of cadaveric human growth hormone (HGH).

HGH was a product made from human pituitary glands processed in the UK by the Medical Research Council, and the HGH programme was started in 1959. Over the years approximately 1,800 children received treatment with HGH until the programme was abandoned in 1985. If you or a member of your family developed human growth hormone-related CJD, then our solicitors may be able to help you claim compensation.

One of the other forms of CJD (known as variant CJD, or vCJD) is associated with contaminated meat products, usually beef, and has been linked with BSE outbreaks (commonly known as Mad Cow Disease) in the 80s and 90s. We have extensive experience in helping our clients claim CJD compensation in both human growth hormone claims and cases of vCJD, and are here to help you too.

During the claims process, our lawyers will work closely with you to handle every aspect of your case, as well as ensuring you're able to access any care or support you need. Our exceptional knowledge and caring team has seen us ranked in the top band of law firms for defective product compensation claims by Chambers & Partners.

The majority of the claims we handle are on a No Win No Fee basis. This means that there's nothing for you to pay upfront, and that you won’t have to pay any legal fees if your claim isn’t successful*.

If you have any questions, or are interested in making a claim, call us today on 0800 056 4110 for a free initial consultation about your case, or contact us online and we'll get back to you.

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Human Hormone Growth Hormone-Related CJD Claims - More Information

- How Much Can I Claim?
- How much compensation you receive for an injury caused by a defective product will depend on various factors related to your injury, its circumstances, and the support and rehabilitation you need.
  
  The amount of compensation you could claim will depend on many factors, including:
  - Current and future loss of earnings from being unable to return to work
  - Medical and travel expenses you've had to pay
  - Your care and support needs – both now and in the future
  - Whether you need modifications to your home
  - Whether you need mobility aids or specialist equipment
  - Your pain and suffering, and the nature of any ongoing problems you have
  For more information, call us on 0800 056 4110 and we'll be happy to discuss your options in a free initial consultation.
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  If you do decide to make a claim with us, we'll usually follow the same three stages:
  1. Investigation. We'll begin by determining the extent of your injury or illness, and any losses that you may experience as a result. This may involve an examination carried out by a medical expert.
  2. Compensation. We'll work out how much compensation you should get based on the severity of your injuries, your pain and suffering, any medical expenses you've had, and your ability to get back to work. We'll put this amount to your opponent, and they can either accept or contest your claim.
  3. Conclusion. If your opponent accepts liability, you'll be awarded compensation. If not, court proceedings will begin.
  Starting proceedings doesn't mean that your claim will definitely go to trial. Instead, it means that the court will put a timetable in place and manage your claim towards trial. There is still the possibility for your opponent to settle.
  
  If you do have to go to court, we'll be there to support you every step of the way. If we agreed to handle your claim under a No Win No Fee* arrangement, then you won't have to pay anything if you are unsuccessful.
  
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- 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 or car 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. You'll only have to pay anything if your claim is successful – your opponent will pay most of our fees, with the remaining costs coming out of your compensation settlement.
  
  Please visit our No Win No Fee page for more information on how it works.
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