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Babies' Birth Injury Claims
Many families in the UK experience the distressing aftermath of a birth injury, an injury to a newborn that can occur during pregnancy, gestation or birth. In many cases, these injuries are avoidable and result from deviations from standard practices or substandard care during delivery. If your baby was harmed during birth, you may be entitled to make a legal compensation claim.
At MediClaims, we support parents whose children have suffered due to medical negligence. Our team specialises in birth injury cases and offers a structured, informed process to guide you through your claim. We provide free initial assessments, compassionate guidance, and clear communication from day one.
Common Birth Injuries We Can Help With
- Cerebral Palsy – Often caused by hypoxia (lack of oxygen), it affects motor control and speech.
- Brachial Plexus Injury – Nerve damage to the shoulder or arm due to forceful delivery.
- Skull Fractures – It may occur during instrument-assisted birth, particularly with improper force.
- HIE (Hypoxic-Ischaemic Encephalopathy) – Brain injury resulting from reduced oxygen and blood flow during or after delivery.
- Facial Nerve Damage – It can occur with prolonged pressure or incorrect use of forceps during delivery.
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What are Birth Injuries to Babies & When Can You Claim?
Birth injuries can be both physical and neurological harm sustained by a newborn during the process of labour or delivery. While some complications are unavoidable due to natural variations in childbirth, others result directly from substandard clinical care. In medical negligence claims, this is the distinction that forms the foundation of your right to seek compensation.
In a clinical setting, healthcare professionals, including obstetricians, midwives, and neonatal staff, are expected to follow established protocols to manage risk during labour. These include monitoring the baby’s heart rate, acting promptly during signs of foetal distress, and using instruments like forceps or vacuum extractors appropriately. A delay in intervention, misinterpretation of symptoms, or improper technique can lead to avoidable trauma to the newborn.
clinical records, work with independent medical experts, and build strong cases for all types of birth injuries, including those that affect the mother, that reflect both the physical and emotional impact of birth trauma on your child and family.
You can also explore how we can support with birth injuries to mothers claims
How We Help You Through a Birth Injury Claim
When a child is injured during birth, the impact on the family is immediate and long-term. At MediClaims, we can help reduce the emotional stress of filing a claim, so you can focus on your child’s recovery and well-being.
We begin by carrying out an initial medical assessment to understand the circumstances of the delivery. From there, we obtain all relevant medical records, consult with independent neonatal and obstetric experts, and evaluate whether the standard of care fell below what should reasonably have been expected.
Types of Compensation We Can Help Secure
- Private medical treatmentand ongoing therapies (e.g. physiotherapy, speech therapy)
- Specialist care supportat home or in educational settings
- Housing adaptations to accommodate mobility issues or equipment
- Emotional and psychological support for family members
- Loss of earnings for parents needing to stop work to provide care
If your baby was injured during birth, you suspect that mistakes occurred and the time limits that apply. Most birth injury claims for children must be initiated within three years of the injury being discovered.
At MediClaims, we offer a simple, confidential, and no-obligation process to help you decide if making a claim is right for your family – Contact Our Expert Team Today!
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