CEREBRAL PALSY IN THE UK - MEDICAL NEGLIGENCE CLAIMS

Even minor damage to the brain of an infant during birth can cause serious lifelong problems for the child and their family and when these problems are the result of clinical negligence the suffering, due to the injustice of a mistake, is all the more painful. Our specialist lawyers have vast experience in dealing with compensation claims for cerebral palsy in the UK, to ensure the future financial security of the child. Caring for a victim of medical negligence can be costly and worrisome, which is why having the right legal representation from the start is so important.

Some of the mistakes that have been known to contribute to the cause of cerebral palsy in the UK include oxygen deprivation when a child is left too long in the birth canal, a failure to recognise early seizures immediately after birth, a prolapsed cord that goes unnoticed, the failure to perform a c-section, failures in monitoring the foetal heart rate and mother’s blood pressure during birth and failures in the diagnosis or treatment of jaundice and meningitis. These are just some of the many issues that can cause this condition.

These mistakes are more common than many people realise and this is despite the fact that the healthcare professionals involved are trained to look for the warning signs that go along with them. The statistics for cerebral palsy in the UK indicate that at least one in a thousand children suffers from this condition to some degree and of those probably more than 10% of cases are caused by medical negligence.

Deciding on whether a case of cerebral palsy in the UK is actually caused by medical negligence is often not an easy task however the “Bolem Test” indicates that doctor must exhibit the same skill and care in the treatment of patients that other similarly qualified medical professionals exhibit and the subsequent case of “Bolitho” indicates that a doctor is not necessarily negligent because he chooses one of a number of possible treatments that fails if a substantial body of other medical practitioners would have done the same provided that the treatment method stands up to logical analysis.

This area of law is complex and it’s important that you seek legal advice from a specialist who has proven expertise in medical negligence law. Our ultimate aim is to get the maximum compensation possible for children who have been injured as a result of medical negligence. Our specialist solicitors usually work using legal aid which is available for almost all children which means that you will be fully protected from any legal costs even if your case is not successful. Win or lose it will not cost you or your child anything at all. Our specialist will progress your claim with care and compassion throughout the whole process. If you require free legal advice please complete the online contact form or use the helpline and one of our experienced solicitors will be available to further discuss your case. If after talking to us you decide to proceed no further then you are under no obligation and you will not be charged for our advice.