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Sustaining a skull fracture during birth is devastating and distressing, particularly when caused by the negligence of healthcare professionals. Sadly, skull fractures at birth are serious injuries that can have life-changing effects on a child’s health and development. At Stephensons, our specialist medical negligence solicitors understand the emotional and physical trauma experienced by families in these circumstances. We are committed to securing the compensation and justice you and your child deserve.
A skull fracture at birth occurs when an infant’s skull bones are cracked or broken during the delivery process. Often caused by excessive force from birth instruments, such as forceps or ventouse extractors, or failing to manage a complicated or prolonged labour properly, these injuries can result in significant long-term consequences. Skull fractures at birth range in severity from minor fractures that heal naturally, to severe fractures causing permanent brain damage and developmental issues such as cognitive impairment, seizures, cerebral palsy or other neurological conditions.
If your baby has suffered a skull fracture during birth due to the negligent actions or inactions of medical staff, you may be entitled to claim compensation to support their medical treatment, future care needs and rehabilitation support.
You may be eligible to claim compensation if it can be demonstrated that your child's skull fracture occurred because of medical negligence. Typical scenarios of negligence include:
Our specialist solicitors at Stephensons are experienced in investigating and pursuing compensation claims against NHS trusts and private medical providers. We'll thoroughly assess your case, obtain expert medical evidence, and aim to secure the compensation and support your family requires and deserves.
Choosing Stephensons for your child’s skull fracture at birth claim means selecting trusted legal experts who have achieved accreditation and recognition in the field of medical negligence. Stephensons Solicitors LLP is accredited by The Law Society Clinical Negligence Accreditation Scheme, demonstrating our commitment to providing exceptional legal advice and service for clients affected by medical negligence.
We understand the sensitivity, complexity, and emotional stress that birth injury claims can involve. With a strong reputation, our medical negligence solicitors are dedicated, compassionate, and committed to guiding families through every stage of the claims process. Our proven track record of successful compensation claims means you can be confident that your case is in expert hands, ensuring you achieve the justice and financial support your child deserves.
At Stephensons, we provide comprehensive legal support from the outset. Our approach to skull fracture at birth claims includes:
If your baby has suffered a skull fracture at birth and you believe medical negligence was involved, contact Stephensons Solicitors today. Call our expert medical negligence team on 0161 696 6165 or fill in our enquiry form, and one of our specialists will call you back to discuss your case confidentially. Our empathetic and experienced solicitors are ready to provide the guidance and support you require to move forward with your claim.
Evidence usually consists of medical records, witness statements, expert medical opinions, and details of incurred costs or future care needs. Our solicitors will guide you on exactly what is required and will handle the gathering of evidence on your behalf.
In most cases, you have until your child’s 21st birthday to make a birth injury claim. However, it’s advisable to seek legal advice as soon as possible, to help gather evidence effectively and maximise the chances of success.
The compensation amount varies significantly depending on the severity of injuries and the impact on your child's life. We thoroughly assess each case individually so that compensation covers medical treatment, rehabilitation, specialist equipment, care support, lost earnings, and other expenses related to the injury.
We offer a ‘no win no fee’ arrangement for most birth injury claims, meaning there will be no upfront cost or financial risk to you. Our solicitors will discuss the full details of funding options during your initial consultation.
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