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The birth of a child is an important and joyous event, yet when medical negligence occurs, the consequences can be life-changing for both the child and their family. A spinal cord injury sustained at birth is one of the most serious and devastating birth injuries that can occur, often resulting in lifelong disabilities and substantial emotional and financial strain. At Stephensons, our expert solicitors understand the significant physical, emotional, and financial ramifications resulting from spinal cord injuries at birth. We are committed to providing compassionate and dedicated legal support to families affected, ensuring they secure the compensation and justice they deserve.
A spinal cord injury sustained at birth is a severe injury to the baby's spinal cord that occurs during the labour and delivery process. Such injuries may arise from various negligent medical practices, such as inappropriate use of forceps or vacuum extraction, delayed or improper handling of complications during delivery, or failure to recognise and act upon signs of fetal distress.
Spinal cord injuries at birth can lead to catastrophic consequences for the child, such as partial or total paralysis, loss of sensation, impaired mobility, developmental delays, bladder or bowel dysfunction, and chronic pain. These injuries often necessitate lifelong medical care, specialist treatments, and adaptations in homes and daily living.
If your child sustained a spinal cord injury due to mistakes made by medical professionals during childbirth, you may be entitled to claim compensation. To successfully pursue such a claim, it must be demonstrated that medical professionals breached their duty of care owed to you and your baby. Compensation for spinal cord injury claims can cover:
Stephensons' birth injury solicitors have extensive experience evaluating medical negligence claims and guiding families through complex legal proceedings to achieve the best possible outcome.
Stephensons is an award-winning law firm with a strong reputation for successfully handling medical negligence claims, including spinal cord injuries sustained during birth. As accredited clinical negligence specialists, we hold recognised memberships, including accreditations from the Law Society's Clinical Negligence Panel, demonstrating our dedication to delivering exceptional legal services.
Our solicitors approach each case with sensitivity, empathy, and in-depth legal knowledge, ensuring your case is handled professionally and compassionately from start to finish. We have a proven track record of successfully securing significant compensation and justice for families affected by birth injuries. Our focus is always on understanding your family's specific needs to build a strong claim tailored to your unique circumstances.
At Stephensons, our experienced clinical negligence solicitors will guide you through every stage of your spinal cord injury at birth claim. We offer:
We understand the emotional stress and complexities involved in pursuing a medical negligence claim, and our solicitors are passionate about providing high-quality legal representation with sensitivity and clarity at all times.
If your child has suffered a spinal cord injury at birth and you believe this was due to medical negligence, please get in touch with our specialist team immediately. Call us today on 0161 696 6165 for a confidential discussion or fill in our online enquiry form, and we will arrange a convenient callback at your earliest convenience.
Signs of spinal cord injury in newborns may include diminished muscle tone, paralysis, difficulty breathing or feeding, reduced reflex responses, and decreased sensation in limbs or torso. Symptoms often vary depending on the severity and location of the injury.
Typically, birth injury claims must be commenced within three years of the child's 18th birthday. However, it's advisable to begin legal action as early as possible to secure evidence, obtain medical records, and access compensation to support ongoing medical care needs.
Stephensons often handle spinal cord injury at birth claims on a No Win, No Fee basis, meaning you will not pay upfront legal fees. Our solicitors will clearly explain all fee arrangements and options during the initial consultation, so you fully understand how the claim process works.
No, making a compensation claim will not negatively affect the medical care your child receives. Healthcare professionals are legally required to provide the highest standard of care irrespective of any ongoing claims. Often, a claim can help secure additional funding necessary to access specialist care to improve your child's quality of life.
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