Midwife negligence claims

Midwife negligence can have serious consequences for mother and child. The most severe cases can involve brain damage to babies and, tragically, stillbirth or the baby’s death shortly after birth. Even if the baby is healthy, negligence can cause birth injuries to mothers. Depression, post-traumatic stress disorder and life-changing physical issues (such as incontinence) can seriously impact the mother’s life. Occasionally, the mother may die. Our leading birth injury claims solicitors have a great deal of experience helping parents through complex midwife negligence cases. We understand the practical, emotional and financial implications a serious birth injury can cause.

A successful claim can provide:

• financial security for your child’s future and adult life
• funding for current care requirements 
• care for your child in your old age, or following your death
• compensation for your loss of earnings
• compensation for your pain and suffering
• funding for specialist therapy, counselling and other care you might need
• closure about what happened during your pregnancy and care, and even an apology from those responsible for your care.