
The legal rights of unmarried couples living together
Living together without getting married is a common choice for many couples. However, it’s essential to understand the legal differences
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Midwives are trusted professionals, often the first to respond when something feels wrong in pregnancy or labour. But mistakes can happen. When they do, the impact can be devastating – for both mother and baby. We support families through some of the most difficult moments of their lives. Our medical negligence solicitors are experienced in handling claims where midwife errors led to serious injury or loss. These can include brain injury, stillbirth, or complications from untreated infections as well as trauma and long-term health problems for the mother.
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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.
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