Claiming compensation for pregnancy negligence
We specialise in maternity and birth injury claims, including pregnancy negligence, representing clients nationwide. To find out if you can make a claim on a No Win, No Fee basis just call our free legal helpline on 0333 888 0412 or send us an email.
Our specialist lawyers are here to help you make a pregnancy negligence compensation claim. They are experienced in supporting mothers and their families who are victims of mistakes in maternity care. This includes harm suffered during the pregnancy itself, during labour and after delivery.
We make the legal process easy to understand and will be by your side every step of the way.
As well as helping families to recover the compensation they are entitled to, we also appreciate the need to obtain answers to your questions and ensure that other families will not have to go through the same ordeal.
What is pregnancy negligence?
Pregnancy negligence occurs when a healthcare professional fails to act in accordance with accepted standards of medical care and as a result the mother or baby (or both) suffer harm.
Types of pregnancy negligence
Pregnancy negligence can take many forms and we have a dedicated birth injury website that contains lots of useful information on all the types of cases we deal with. You can visit that specialist site here. The areas include:
What compensation can be claimed for pregnancy negligence?
Mother and child are entitled to recover compensation for physical and psychological harm suffered as a result of negligent medical care.
Financial losses can also be recovered, including lost earnings, the cost of care, medical fees, adaptations to the house and specialist equipment.
How do I know if there has been negligence?
Obviously not every issue that arises during pregnancy, labour and birth is the result of negligence. However, if you feel that the healthcare professionals involved with your pregnancy are a fault and you would like to know where you stand then contact our free legal helpline for an assessment of your case.
Our team of experienced lawyers will assess your potential claim and tell you whether it is one where compensation might be available. We have links with a network of doctors and clinicians nationwide who can provide us with support whenever a case needs input from a medical expert on a technical issue
Specialist maternity and childbirth lawyers
Our lawyers specialise in childbirth, maternity and pregnancy negligence claims. The team is led by Oliver Thorne, an AvMA panel member who has been assisting the BBC with an investigation into hospital maternity deaths. Oliver has been featured in the influential Legal 500 guide alongside his colleague Caroline Webber-Brown who specialises in gynaecological and obstetric claims.
What about legal costs?
You do not need to allow worries about funding legal costs put you off making a claim as we are able to work on a No Win, No Fee basis.
Free legal helpline
Contact our free helpline by calling 0333 888 0412 or sending us an email.
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.”