Birth Injury Compensation Claim
Even with today's technologically advanced medical facilities, accidents can still occur during childbirth. Some may be due to negligence or incompetence on the part of the medical professionals involved. This can be a very traumatic time for the mother and everybody involved. If you or your baby have unfortunately suffered a birth injury it may be possible to make a claim for compensation.
A birth accident can affect and cause injury to both mother and baby. There could be complications in delivery, staffing issues or medical inadequacies that can affect both the mother and baby before, during and after childbirth. A birth injury can have significant implications for both mother and baby. A birth injury is commonly caused by failure to diagnose, react to hypertension and failure to perform a caesarean when it is necessary.
Amongst the injuries a mother can suffer during childbirth are:
- Improper use of forceps
- Vaginal tears
- Infections
Amongst the injuries a baby can suffer during childbirth are:
- Cerebral palsy
- Umbilical cord implications
- Ruptured placenta
- Skin irritation
- Broken or fractured bones
- Brain damage
- Eye infections and injury
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Spinal cord injury
Cases such as these require specialist legal advice. If you or your child have suffered an injury during childbirth, you may be able to claim compensation.
If you have suffered as a result of a birth injury, you may be able to make a claim for compensation. Contact Accident Line and we will put you in touch with a local specialist solicitor who will advise you. Alternatively, you can use our find my local 'Injury Solicitors' section and contact your local Accident Line solicitor directly.