CEREBRAL PALSY LAWYER - NEGLIGENCE SPECIALISTS

When problems arise due to medical negligence it is comforting to know that there is an expert cerebral palsy lawyer network that exist exclusively to help the victims and family members affected by this devastating condition. Specialist solicitors, financial advisors, medical experts and other professionals are the best support possible for empowering the victims of clinical errors to gain full financial compensation for what has happened to them. Whilst compensation cannot right the wrongs it can provide comfort and security for the future to the victim and carers who are inevitably close family members.

A specialist cerebral palsy lawyer deals with a subsection of general medical negligence claims which are an entirely separate discipline from ordinary personal injury claims caused by accidents and are typically much more difficult to pursue to a successful conclusion. There are many reasons for this, but it is largely due to the fact that the work carried out by medical professionals inevitably involves a degree of unavoidable risk. Whether or not the injury sustained was part of an acceptable and inevitable risk that all treatment carries or whether it was due to a medical error is the crux of why you must ensure that you have the very best legal representation available.

Before taking on a case, a cerebral palsy lawyer must initially be satisfied that there is a case of medical negligence to answer. The test for this issue was established by the Bolam case in 1957 which stated that a doctor should be judged by comparison to his peers practising in a similar discipline and in a similar location. In addition the Bolitho case further clarified matters by indicating that a doctor is not negligent merely for choosing a non-mainstream treatment method provided that a significant body of other doctors also approved of it and that it stood up to logical analysis.

Funding claims for children to take action for medical negligence is absolutely no problem. The Legal Services Commission will provide public funding in the form of legal aid to almost every child that applies with no financial contribution from the child or their parents or carers. The means test used to establish eligibility is based exclusively on the child’s income and assets and no account is taken of the parent’s means. The parents may be wealthy with substantial assets and high annual income but the child will still receive legal aid funding with no financial contribution. Legal aid certificate holders are also protected in the event that the case is lost as a costs order cannot be made against a legally aided litigant.

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 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.