Birth Injury Claims
At Rees Clayton we are here to help you claim the pregnancy and birth compensation you deserve.
Birth Injury Compensation
Having a baby should be one of the most uplifting and incredible experiences. However, when not provided with the correct care having a baby can be incredibly traumatic, and complications can lead to injury or trauma for the mother, baby, or both.
If you or your child as suffered a birth injury, here at Rees Clayton Solicitors we are available to help you. Our specialist birth injury solicitors can help you get the compensation and support you deserve.
Making Birth Injury Compensation Claims
When having a baby, you place your trust in the hands of professionals. These professionals are responsible for carrying out a good duty of care, and when they do not do this and mistakes are made, it can be possible to claim birth injury compensation. If a birth injury has occurred because of the negligence of a health care professional, you will likely be eligible to make a birth injury compensation claim.
If your child has experienced a birth injury, considering filing a claim may be the last thing on your mind. However, with professional support on your side, filing a compensation claim could help
In making your life significantly easier. Compensation for birth injuries can assist with:
- Cost of private care and treatment
- Specialist equipment including adaptations to your home or car
- Rehabilitation costs and ongoing care costs
- Loss of earnings, both now and in the future
- Pain, suffering and emotional distress
Types of Birth Injury Claims
There are many different types of birth injury claims, however some of the most common types of birth injury claims that we frequently assist claims with include:
- Injuries to mothers during birth
- Injuries to mothers or babies following the use of forceps
- Injuries to the child during birth
- Misdiagnosis of pre-existing conditions
- Injuries received after birth as the result of medical negligence
- Miscarriage and stillbirth due to medical negligence
- Failed contraception or sterilisation due to medical negligence
Rees Clayton Solicitors – Here to Help You
If either you or your baby has suffered because of negligent care during pregnancy or birth, we advise you to get in touch with our medical negligence solicitors today. Our experienced solicitors will talk to you and be able to quickly determine whether you could be eligible to make a birth injury claim. They will be able to explain to you what amount of compensation you could be entitled to claim and talk you through the evidence you are going to need to support your claim.
Rees Clayton Solicitors work on a no-win-no-fee basis and do not take a single penny until you are awarded your compensation. This means that you don’t have to worry about paying our fees during what must be an already difficult time.