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The birth of a child is one of the most anticipated and joyful moments in a family's life. However, when negligence occurs in a private hospital setting, leading to birth injuries, it can have devastating and long-lasting impacts on both the child and family. At Stephensons, our specialist medical negligence solicitors provide expert and compassionate support for families pursuing private hospital birth injury claims.
A private hospital birth injury claim arises when medical professionals at a private healthcare facility fail to uphold their duty of care during childbirth, resulting in injury or trauma to the mother or child. Birth injuries can include physical harm, such as brain damage (including cerebral palsy), fractures, nerve injuries (such as Erb’s palsy), or birth trauma to the mother, as well as psychological injuries. Common causes of negligence include delayed intervention, lack of proper monitoring during labour, improper handling during childbirth, and delayed or incorrect diagnosis impacting the wellbeing of mother and baby.
If negligence or malpractice during the birth of your child in a private hospital resulted in injury or trauma, you might be entitled to claim compensation. To successfully claim, we will need to establish that the healthcare professionals owed you and your baby a duty of care, breached that duty, and that this breach directly resulted in injuries or harm. A successful claim can help recover compensation for pain and suffering, ongoing medical treatment and therapies, rehabilitation, specialised equipment and home modifications, loss of earnings for family carers, and other associated costs.
Claims against private hospitals can be complex, often involving multiple healthcare providers or consultants. It is therefore crucial to seek professional legal advice to assess the strength of your claim and guide you through the claims process effectively.
Stephensons are experienced medical negligence solicitors with an established reputation for delivering compassionate and expert representation in birth injury claims. Our commitment to achieving justice for families has led us to become accredited by industry-leading bodies, including the Law Society Clinical Negligence Accreditation. Additionally, Stephensons has received recognition within the Legal 500 and Chambers UK for our approach to clinical negligence claims.
When instructing Stephensons, you benefit from:
At Stephensons, our dedicated medical negligence team will carefully listen to your concerns, thoroughly investigate your claim, and provide clear, expert advice on your prospects of success. We will work alongside independent medical experts and specialists to build robust evidence to establish negligence and the full extent of any injuries sustained.
Throughout the process, we ensure your family receives the necessary care, treatments, and support while pursuing the compensation you deserve. Our aim is to secure not only compensation but also financial security and improved quality of life for your family in the future.
If you or your child have suffered a private hospital birth injury, contact Stephensons today on 0161 696 6165 or complete our online enquiry form to arrange a callback. One of our specialist solicitors will offer a free initial consultation to discuss your claim and advise you on the next steps.
Yes, there is typically a three-year time limit from the date of injury or from when you became aware that negligence caused the injury. However, if the claim involves injuries sustained by a child, the three-year limitation period usually begins from their 18th birthday, allowing claims up until their 21st birthday. It is always advisable to seek legal advice as soon as possible to avoid missing a claim deadline.
Every claim is unique, and while some private hospitals accept liability quickly, others may dispute liability, making claims more complex and potentially extending the timeframe. Experienced legal representation from Stephensons ensures your claim is robustly prepared, addressing and overcoming any resistance or disputes raised by private hospital insurers.
The amount of compensation awarded can vary significantly depending on factors such as the severity and long-term impact of the injuries, medical and rehabilitation costs, care requirements, and losses incurred. Our solicitors will be able to provide a clearer indication of potential compensation following a detailed assessment of your claim.
For any further questions or to discuss your claim confidentially, contact Stephensons on 0161 696 6165 or fill in our enquiry form for a callback.
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