Birth Injury Claims

Making a birth injury compensation claim

Medical negligence lawyer Oliver Thorne specialises in birth injury claims. He is recommended by The Legal 500 and has assisted the BBC with its investigation into deaths and injuries at a hospital maternity unit. The programme that aired on BBC One featured a number of Oliver’s clients. If you would like to talk to Oliver about a childbirth medical accident you can telephone him in confidence on freephone 0333 888 0412 or send him an email.

The risk of childbirth medical accidents

Hundreds of thousands of children are born in the UK each year without medical complications or problems arising.

Historically, childbirth hasn’t always been so safe of course. At the turn of the last century the rate of maternal mortality was a staggering 400 women for every 100,000 births. Fortunately that ratio has plummeted, with massive improvements having been made since the end of World War Two.

We tend to take modern medical practices for granted and assume that childbirth will be safe for both mother and baby. However, despite the technological advancements of the last 70 years, things can still go wrong in the delivery room. Avoidable problems continue to arise, resulting in injury to mother, baby or both.

Types of childbirth accident

There are many forms of childbirth medical accident. They can include infections linked to prolonged labour (often associated with first-time mothers), physical injury to the baby caused by use of forceps or ventouse, and serious complications such as breach presentation, compression of the umbilical cord, oxygen depletion and even brain damage.

A badly handled birth may not just affect the baby. Birth injury accidents can also cause physical and emotional injury to the mother.

What to do if a birth injury occurs

If a childbirth accident occurs then specialist legal advice from a medical accident lawyer should be taken as soon as practicable. Both mother and child may be entitled to recover compensation for their birth injuries if the medical accident was an avoidable one and can be attributed to a lack of care on the part of the hospital or those medical practitioners involved in the birth. Specialist childbirth accident lawyers are experienced in reviewing the medical and clinical practices associated with maternity and delivery and will be well placed to assess whether a valid legal claim is likely to arise.

Our lawyers understand what you are going through and are easy to talk to. They are always happy to have an informal chat about a case and will gladly offer a free assessment of the claim.

If the case has legal merit then we can obtain the all-important medical records and liaise with medically qualified professionals who will be able to offer their expert view on what went wrong, why it went wrong and who was at fault.

No Win, No Fee funding

We undertake childbirth medical accident claims on a No Win, No Fee basis. This makes taking legal action affordable for anyone who is unable to pay legal fees upfront. If you would like us to fund your case on a No Win, No Fee basis then give us a call and we will explain how it works in more detail and answer any questions you have.

Visit our specialist childbirth medical accident website

We specialise in this area of medical negligence law, so if you would like more detailed, in-depth legal information about childbirth medical accidents then you can visit our dedicated website at www.childbirthinjurysolicitors.co.uk

Free childbirth medical accident helpline

You can call our free legal helpline for guidance on making a childbirth medical accident claim on 0333 888 0412. Alternatively, email brief details of your case to us at [email protected] and we will get straight back to you.

Birth Injury Claims

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Get your free consultation by:

  1. Phoning our confidential helpline on freephone 0333 888 0412
  2. Sending details of your case to [email protected]
  3. Completing our online form:

How to Start Your Claim - Birth Injury Claims

Starting your medical negligence claim could not be simpler.

All you have to do is contact our friendly team for a free consultation. We will then walk you through the process. It's as easy as 1-2-3.

  1. We will assess the legal merits of your case, and tell you if we can assist.
  2. We will explain how No Win, No Fee funding works.
  3. When you are ready to go ahead, we will begin preparing your case.

What our clients say about us

We have over 1,200 reviews and an overall five-star rating on the independent legal review website, ReviewSolicitors.

Here is just a short selection of some of the reviews that our clients have left for our clinical negligence team:

Maddy Lawrence

“With the premature death of our eldest daughter, as it turned out, by clinical negligence, we were facing a very difficult journey both in proving fault and keeping heart and soul together. That we were able to, in terms of the fault element, was down to our professional legal team. They provided clear, calm and compassionate advice which got us through a horrendous inquest and subsequent legal maneuverers. They, in short, were magnificent and we are extremely grateful that we had them on our side.”

Great firm!

“I had an experience with Oliver Thorne who was nothing but helpful with settling my claim. He was very patient and professional as well as making sure I was happy and content throughout the whole process! Would highly recommend him if you’re looking for a solicitor!”

Compassionate, thorough, and outstanding legal support thus far

”Jade was incredibly friendly, taking the time to ask all the right questions and thoroughly investigate our case. Unlike previous solicitors, who dismissed us, Jade and the team at Slee Blackwell delved deeper and gave us renewed hope. We are extremely grateful for the dedication and professionalism in fighting for us. I would recommend Slee Blackwell to anyone in need of legal assistance.”

Mesh claim

“I cannot thank the team enough there understanding and empathy and the knowledge is outstanding. Caroline has been supportive every step of the way, she has informed me and kept me updated how the claim has progressed she has also had great understanding around my mental health and the physical damage I have occurred. I cannot thank the team enough. The team made this experience easier for me to deal with my emotional distress and pain.”

Thank you

“On behalf of all of us, we would like to thank you for your guidance, professionalism, humanity and kindness you have shown us all throughout this process. You have explained everything to us in clear and concise terms throughout and we are extremely grateful. We would have no hesitation recommending you and using your services in future. Thank you.”

Exceptional Service

“I have received expert advice throughout my case, the attention to detail is second to none. Their professional outlook and relatability means that I always recommend the firm. When I was unclear of any information or possible outcomes they took the time to speak with me on a personal level, confirming our conversation through email, I feel supported and understood and most of all they are empathetic, something that is often missing from large firms.”

Friendly, professional, knowledgeable.

“Oliver assisted me in the aftermath of my father’s sudden death in hospital. He helped me to draught my initial letter of complaint to the health authority, represented me and my mother at the inquest and ultimately succeeded in bringing a successful claim. I always felt I could approach Oliver with any questions and he would explain the legal processes in an understandable way. I would not hesitate to recommend him should anyone find themselves in a similar unfortunate position.”

Excellent solicitor

“I cannot recommend this firm highly enough and especially Caroline who is professional approachable and thorough, she works tirelessly and is a real credit to the firm, you are not made to feel like just a number as with other firms, it’s a pleasure to have such an excellent solicitor to represent you when you have gone through so much she is so understanding and knowledgeable.”

10 Reasons to Choose Our Team

  1. We are specialist clinical negligence solicitors who are recommended by the Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners legal guides.
  2. We offer a nationwide service.
  3. We have a five-star ranking on the independent legal review platform, ReviewSolicitors.
  4. Team leader Oliver Thorne is an accredited AvMA panel lawyer.
  5. We have been awarded Lexcel accreditation by the Law Society for excellence in client care.
  6. We offer a sympathetic, understanding and refreshingly jargon-free approach.
  7. We believe that clients should be treated as valued individuals, not a number or just another problem to be solved.
  8. We have close links with independent medical professionals, and can therefore ensure we get the best possible expert input for your claim.
  9. We operate a FREE medical negligence helpline which you can call on 0333 888 0412 for a free, no obligation consultation and case assessment. You can also contact our helpline by email at [email protected].
  10. We fund cases on a no win – no fee basis, so worries about legal costs should not put you off seeking justice.

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