Wrongful birth compensation
We deal with wrongful birth compensation claims nationwide. Contact us to find out if you have a claim and whether no win, no fee funding is available. Call our free legal helpline on 0333 888 0412 or alternatively send details to us by email.
Wrongful birth compensation can be claimed by parents with a child who would not have been born were it not for an error in the medical care that was provided to the parents.
There are two distinct types of wrongful birth compensation claims that can be made:
Wrongful birth disability claims
These wrongful birth compensation claims are made when parents are not informed that the child they are expecting has a disability that would have led to the parents terminating the pregnancy if they had known about it.
To successfully recover compensation it is necessary to show that the birth defect was one that should have been identified by the medical professionals involved in the birth, and that only an avoidable medical error prevented the disability being discovered and reported to the parents.
Compensation can be claimed for the additional financial costs of bringing up a disabled child.
Wrongful birth arising from failed sterilisation or vasectomy
A Wrongful birth claim can also be made where a parent has undergone a vasectomy or sterilisation, but the procedure has failed, resulting in an unplanned pregnancy.
Compensation can be claimed for the distress and emotional impact of an unplanned birth on the parents.
Free case assessments
If you would like to know where you stand on making a wrongful birth claim then you can contact our team of experts for a free case assessment and details of no win, no fee funding. Call our free legal helpline on 0333 888 0412 or send brief details of your potential claim to us by 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.”