We are one of a limited number of law firms who have been granted a Legal Aid Franchise for Clinical Negligence Work.
This means that The Legal Aid Agency is satisfied that we are able to carry out public funded work efficiently and to a high standard.
No Win No Fee Medical Negligence Claims
We offer a free consultation with one of our friendly solicitors to get the ball rolling. After you’ve told us what happened, we’ll provide you with expert legal advice at no cost to you.
Unlike many law firms who pursue some clinical negligence cases therefore, we are in a better position to offer families the most appropriate funding method for their cases for children injured at or around the time of their birth.
There have been a number of maternity scandals in recent years. If you / your family have been affected by negligence in a traumatic birth, then we have the right people to help and the right funding method to enable us to pursue the case.
Case Study: Cerebral Palsy due to Multiple Failures
We act for a child who, it was alleged, sustained brain damage due to multiple failures by Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust to monitor the pregnancy and further investigate concerning test results. The alleged failures included the hospital wrongly categorising the CTGs (monitoring of the heart rate) as reassuring and discharging the mother rather than carrying out further monitoring and carrying out a caesarean section the day before the birth.
Case Study: Missed 3rd degree tear following childbirth
Hampshire Hospital NHS Foundation Trust admitted liability for a failure to spot a Grade 3B tear following the birth of the Claimant’s son. Had the tear been spotted and treated at the time she would likely have made a good recovery. Due to the delay she unfortunately required a temporary colostomy and her condition would sadly likely deteriorate in the future, meaning significant future losses. There was a significant claim in relation to future treatment and loss of earnings. The Claimant’s social life and sex life with her husband were significantly affected. Paul Fouad assisted the Claimant throughout and following extensive expert evidence the claim settled at a joint settlement meeting for £470,000.
What can I claim?
The value of your claim will depend on a number of factors including:
- The nature of the injury or illness
- Whether your child (or you) recover fully from the injury or illness or if it has a long term effect on their health and wellbeing
- The amount of any losses you incur as a result of the injury
You can claim compensation for the following things if they are a result of your injury:
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Pain, suffering and loss of amenity
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Loss of earnings
- Medical and nursing care costs
- Special equipment needed to carry out daily activities and any costs involved in adapting your home
- Other expenses incurred as a result of your injury, for example, travel expenses incurred whilst receiving medical treatment.
