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A birth should be a time of joy and celebration, but unfortunately, serious mistakes made by medical professionals during pregnancy, labour or delivery can result in long-term consequences for the child and their family. Birth injuries leading to permanent disabilities can profoundly impact both the child's future quality of life and the emotional and financial wellbeing of the family involved. If your child has suffered permanent disability due to mistakes made by medical professionals, our expert birth injury solicitors at Stephensons are here to support and assist you in securing the compensation and justice you and your family deserve.
A birth injury leading to permanent disability refers to harm or injury suffered by a baby during pregnancy, labour or delivery that causes ongoing, lifelong impairment or disabilities. These injuries often result from preventable medical errors, negligence, improper monitoring and delayed responses by medical practitioners.
Common examples of birth injuries causing permanent disabilities include cerebral palsy, Erb’s palsy, brain injuries as a result of trauma or oxygen deprivation (hypoxic-ischaemic encephalopathy, HIE), nerve damage, spinal cord injuries and developmental delays, potentially requiring lifelong care and support. The emotional impact of such injuries is significant, and families often require specialist care, adaptions to accommodate disabilities, therapies, educational support and assistance to manage the financial pressures these injuries can lead to.
If your child has suffered a birth injury resulting in a permanent disability due to medical negligence, you may be entitled to claim compensation. To pursue a successful birth injury claim, our specialist medical negligence solicitors will work with you to establish that the medical professional attending the birth breached their duty of care. It is necessary to demonstrate that the negligence or substandard care directly caused or significantly contributed to the permanent disability sustained by your child.
Compensation aims to provide the financial support required for the extensive therapies, medical treatments, adaptive equipment, housing adaptations, loss of earnings and emotional trauma associated with caring for a disabled child. At Stephensons, our experienced solicitors can help you secure the compensation needed to fund the ongoing care and support your child needs and deserves.
Stephensons has a dedicated team of medical negligence solicitors specialising in birth injury claims with permanent disabilities, backed by decades of collective experience supporting families in sensitive and complex cases. Our dedicated professionals are members and accredited specialists of esteemed legal organisations, including The Law Society Clinical Negligence Accreditation Scheme. These accreditations demonstrate our firm's expertise and commitment to achieving the highest standards of legal and ethical advice.
We have a proven track record in successfully obtaining compensation and rehabilitation support for families affected by birth injuries causing permanent disabilities. Our solicitors approach every claim with empathy, professionalism, and integrity, ensuring your family receives individualised guidance and compassionate support throughout the legal process.
Our qualified solicitors at Stephensons understand the considerable emotional and physical impact birth injuries with permanent disabilities have on families. Our focus is on ensuring you receive accurate legal advice, pursuing a successful compensation claim, and providing your family with emotional support and assistance throughout the entire legal process.
We will handle every aspect of your claim, from thoroughly reviewing medical records and securing expert medical evidence to clearly demonstrating negligence and pursuing maximum compensation. Our team can arrange interim compensation payments and rehabilitation support to ensure your child receives necessary and timely treatment, adaptive equipment, and essential care even before the claim concludes.
We pride ourselves on clear and transparent communication, keeping you informed at all stages and providing compassionate and dedicated legal representation tailored to your family's individual needs.
If you would like to discuss your birth injury compensation claim with our solicitors, please contact us on 0161 696 6165 or complete our enquiry form and a member of our specialist team will call you back promptly. Our team offers a free, no-obligation consultation to discuss your case and provide clear guidance and advice regarding your legal rights and options.
Medical negligence in birth injury cases occurs when medical professionals fail to deliver the standard of care expected of them during pregnancy, labour or delivery, directly resulting in injury or disability to the child. Examples include inadequate monitoring of foetal distress, delayed responses to complications, improper use of delivery instruments and medication errors during labour.
In the UK, claims can usually be brought up to three years from a child's 18th birthday. In some circumstances, this period can be extended if the client does not possess mental capacity. However, we strongly advise contacting us as soon as possible, ensuring important evidence is preserved and your child can receive early rehabilitation and support.
The duration of a birth injury claim varies depending on the complexity of each case and whether liability is accepted or disputed. Typically, claims can span anywhere between three to several years. Our solicitors are committed to securing interim compensation payments and early assistance whenever possible to ensure appropriate support is available throughout the claim process.
The compensation awarded depends on various factors, including the severity of the injuries, the costs of lifelong care, future medical requirements, adaptations to accommodate disabilities, and loss of earnings opportunities. Our team at Stephensons will thoroughly assess your child's condition and support requirements to obtain maximum compensation tailored to your family's specific circumstances.
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