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Welcoming a new baby should be a joyful and fulfilling experience, yet there are times when negligent medical practices turn what should be a happy event into a traumatic and distressing situation for families. Incorrect administration of medication during pregnancy, labour, or childbirth is a serious issue that can lead to birth injuries affecting both mother and child. At Stephensons, we understand just how devastating these situations can be and are committed to providing sensitive, expert legal support to obtain the compensation and justice your family deserves.
A birth injury due to incorrect administration of medication occurs when a healthcare professional mistakenly provides the wrong medication, incorrect dosage, or administers medication incorrectly, leading to harm or injury to a mother or baby. Medication errors during pregnancy, childbirth or directly post-birth can result in significant consequences, ranging from temporary health complications and developmental delays, to permanent disabilities, neurological damage, and, in the most tragic cases, death.
Examples of medication errors include incorrect dosages of epidurals, improper administration of antibiotics, mismanagement of labour inducing Oxytocin, and overlooking medication allergies or existing health conditions. Such errors can have devastating effects, causing undue suffering, emotional distress and financial burden for families.
If you or your child has suffered harm due to medication errors during childbirth, you may have grounds to claim compensation. Healthcare professionals have a duty of care that requires them to follow strict protocols surrounding the administration of medication. If the medical professionals involved failed to deliver the standard level of care expected, leading directly to injury and suffering, you may be entitled to make a claim for compensation.
A successful compensation claim could cover a range of factors, including costs for ongoing medical treatment and rehabilitation, specialist nursing care, assistive equipment, loss of income, emotional distress, pain and suffering, and any adaptations needed in the home.
Stephensons are recognised as one of the UK's leading firms in medical negligence claims, with a specialist team dedicated to birth injury cases. Our expertise means we not only handle your claim effectively, but also approach your case with empathy and sensitivity, mindful of the emotional turmoil you may be experiencing.
Our medical negligence solicitors have extensive experience successfully handling complex birth injury claims, helping our clients secure the maximum compensation they deserve. Stephensons Solicitors LLP holds accreditations from respected legal bodies, including the Law Society’s Clinical Negligence Accreditation and Lexcel accreditation for excellence in practice management and client service.
We operate on a no-win, no-fee basis, meaning you can pursue your claim without financial risk.
At Stephensons, our compassionate and dedicated medical negligence team offer comprehensive support and guidance throughout the claims process. We will thoroughly investigate your case, assessing medical records and evidence, and working closely with independent medical experts. We strive to secure early admissions of liability and interim compensation payments, enabling immediate access to medical care, therapies, and support your family may require.
Throughout your claim, you'll have a dedicated solicitor who will ensure you're kept informed at every stage, guiding you through the complexities of your case clearly and transparently.
If you believe you have a claim for birth injury caused by incorrect administration of medication, contact our expert medical negligence team for a confidential, no-obligation consultation to discuss your claim. Call us today on 0161 696 6165 or simply complete our enquiry form for an immediate callback. Our solicitors are here to help you take the necessary steps towards receiving the support, compensation and care you deserve.
Medication errors can include administering the wrong medication, incorrect dosage, failing to check for allergies, incorrect timing during childbirth, misuse of labour induction drugs, and mismanagement of epidurals or anaesthesia.
You typically have three years from the date the injury was sustained or from the date you first became aware of the negligence. However, if your claim involves a child, you usually have until their 21st birthday to pursue a compensation claim. We recommend contacting our solicitors as soon as possible for personalised guidance.
Many birth injury claims are resolved through mediation, negotiation and settlement without the need to attend court. However, if court proceedings become necessary, our solicitors will support and represent you fully, guiding you every step of the way.
Compensation can include costs incurred for medical treatment, specialist care, rehabilitation therapies, home adaptations, loss of earnings, pain and suffering, as well as emotional distress.
Stephensons operate on a no-win, no-fee basis. This means you will not incur upfront legal fees, and you will only pay if your claim is successful, giving you peace of mind to pursue compensation without financial risk or worry.
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