Contact our offices
Make an enquiry
How can we help?
The birth of your child should be one of life's most joyous moments. Unfortunately, mistakes in medical care can sometimes lead to serious complications, such as sepsis following childbirth. If you developed sepsis after childbirth due to negligent medical care, Stephensons can provide the expert legal advice and support you need to secure compensation and justice.
Our medical negligence team are here to help if you believe you suffered sepsis after childbirth due to the negligence of your medical team, call us today on 0161 696 6165.
Sepsis, sometimes known as septicaemia or blood poisoning, is a serious and potentially life-threatening condition caused by the body's extreme response to infection. After childbirth, women are particularly vulnerable to infections arising from wounds, tears, prolonged labour or surgical intervention, such as a caesarean section. If not identified and promptly treated, infections following childbirth can rapidly escalate into sepsis.
Common signs of sepsis after birth include:
Sepsis requires urgent medical intervention, and delays in diagnosis or treatment can have severe consequences, including permanent injury, organ failure and, in the worst cases, death.
If your sepsis developed following childbirth due to medical negligence, you could be entitled to compensation. Medical negligence might include failure to promptly diagnose infection, inadequate monitoring during labour, poor hygiene practices or delayed antibiotic treatment. Compensation can help cover expenses related to ongoing medical treatments, rehabilitation, lost earnings, care requirements and the emotional distress caused by your experience.
To make a successful claim, our expert medical negligence solicitors will carefully examine your hospital records, consult independent medical experts and establish whether the standard of care fell below acceptable levels, directly contributing to your sepsis.
At Stephensons, our specialist medical negligence solicitors have extensive experience and a strong track record of successfully pursuing complex birth injury claims. We approach each case with sensitivity, compassion and a commitment to delivering the highest standards of client care.
Stephensons is accredited by the Law Society Clinical Negligence Accreditation Scheme and holds Lexcel accreditation for excellence in legal practice and client care. Our dedicated medical negligence team is recognised by leading legal directories for their proven expertise and commitment to justice.
With Stephensons, you will receive clear, straightforward legal advice and continuous support throughout your claim. We offer no-obligation initial consultations, and in most cases, we can handle claims on a no-win, no-fee basis, ensuring access to justice without upfront financial burden.
Stephensons is here to support you from the moment you reach out. Our team will first assess your claim thoroughly and empathetically, understanding the full impact sepsis has had on your health, wellbeing and family life. We then build your case meticulously, gathering crucial medical evidence and expert opinion required to demonstrate that medical negligence contributed directly to your condition.
We keep you fully informed at every stage, advocating fiercely on your behalf during negotiations to seek the maximum compensation you deserve. Should your case require a court hearing, we provide robust legal representation, working tirelessly to achieve the best possible outcome.
You generally have three years from the date of negligent treatment or from when you realised negligence contributed to your sepsis symptoms. However, we advise contacting us as soon as possible to strengthen your claim.
Our experienced solicitors handle every aspect of the process, guiding you through each step clearly and supporting you fully, so you are not overwhelmed by complications or legal jargon.
Compensation amounts vary significantly depending on factors such as severity of injury, ongoing care costs, loss of earnings and emotional impact. Our solicitors will carefully assess your unique circumstances to value your claim accurately.
Yes, we typically handle medical negligence claims on a no-win, no-fee basis, meaning there’s no financial risk to you in pursuing justice and securing compensation.
If you or a loved one suffered sepsis after childbirth and suspect negligence, contact our specialist medical negligence solicitors at Stephensons immediately. Call our dedicated team today on 0161 696 6165 or complete our online enquiry form, and we will get back to you promptly for a free, confidential consultation.
loading staff
Ockenden maternity review - what does it mean for the future of maternity services?
In June 2026, the final report of the independent review into maternity services at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust (NUH) was published, marking the conclusion of the largest maternity review in NHS history. The review examined more than 2,500...
If you or a loved one has been affected by a serious mistake during NHS treatment, you may have come across the term "never event". These are incidents that the health service says should simply not happen. In this blog, we explain what a never...
Clin neg staff reorder
