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Birth Injury Compensation Claims

Birth injuries can arise from a number of different circumstances ranging from the negligence of medical professionals both pre and post birth. This can lead to the new born child suffering from cerebral palsy, brachial plexus injuries and fractures during birth. Common causes of birth injuries include:

• The negligent failure of medical professionals to treat newborn jaundice as part of the immediate antenatal care which can cause cerebral palsy in infants.
• The use of manoeuvres during delivery difficulties which can cause fractures to limbs and nerve damage. There may also be a subsequent failure to diagnose such injuries after the delivery when a reasonably competent medical professional should have identified the injury.

If your child has sustained a birth injury we can help them claim the compensation that they deserve.

How can we help you?

• We will take care of every aspect of your child’s birth injury claim on your behalf and will happily visit clients in any part of the country.
• It is likely your child will have to attend a medical appointment as part of the claim. But don’t worry, we will arrange the appointment at the closest possible appointment venue to you.
• If you ever want to get in touch with us we guarantee your call will be answered and your queries or concerns will be deal with.
• We will help you claim compensation for additional care and treatment that your child may need.

Birth Injuries Explored

• Brachial plexus injuries involve nerve damage to limbs and symptoms include a limp or paralyzed limb, lack of muscle control and lack of sensation in the limbs as well as diminished reflexes. Those with brachial plexus injuries may require future surgery to address the nerve deficit and ongoing physical and occupational therapy. The most common cause of this type of injury is during a difficult delivery.

• Shoulder dystocia is common in difficult deliveries in which the infant’s shoulder cannot pass through the pubic symphysis. A number of positions and manoeuvres may be employed by medical professionals to complete the delivery which can cause fractures to the limbs. Medical professionals will be negligent if they subsequently fail to diagnose the injury.

• Cerebral Palsy is a motor condition which causes physical disability particularly where movement is concerned. Those with cerebral palsy require a high level of care including physiotherapy and medication for the rest of their life. It has been established that cerebral palsy can be caused by a failure to treat jaundice following birth.

Guaranteed 100% Compensation!

• You will not incur any costs as a result of the claim and will receive 100% of your compensation!
• On top of your compensation, if you bring your birth injury claim directly to us, or recommend a friend who could benefit from our help, we will give you £200 in Love2Shop vouchers. Please click here for more information.

If you or your child has been injured as a result of a birth injury we can help. Call us on: 0800 783 1453. Text ‘clear’ to 60300. Or e-mail us at hello@clearlawonline.co.uk.