The majority of pregnancies and births go according to plan, but there are still babies born each year with health problems.
If negligent medical care has resulted in your baby having a medical birth defect, we can help you fight for justice and compensation.
A birth defect – also known as a congenital disorder – is classed as a medical abnormality which can develop in the womb, at birth or after birth.
Negligence occurs where there may be a failure to carry out a test or procedure, to diagnose or to treat an issue correctly.
Two types of birth defect can occur:
If there has been negligent practise or a failure to detect or diagnose a medical problem, then you have the right to have that recognised, both verbally and financially. Money isn’t going to make up for what has happened, but it could help with the cost of ongoing treatment and future care needs.
Our medical negligence specialists know how claims like these work, from evidence gathering to negotiating on your behalf. They will do all the hard work so you don’t have to. We also offer a No Win No Fee service in England and Wales.
Only pay a fee if you receive compensation
Where we offer No Win No Fee services typically customers pay 25%* of the amount recovered by our solicitors, although this will be subject to your individual circumstances and the actual fee may be less than this. Success fees are common practice and they were introduced when the law changed in April 2013.
First4Lawyers are an award-winning claims management company with a track record of delivering service that our clients love.
*Excluding Road Traffic Accident related claims where the accident happened on or after 31st May 2021. Here customers you will typically pay 30% + VAT due to changes introduced through Civil Liability Act 2018.
That very much depends on the level of negligence and the resulting condition and duration. Call for a chat with our legal advisors, who will give you advice tailored to your individual circumstances.
There is usually a three-year period, from the date you found out there was a birth defect. But this can vary with medical negligence. We can give you specific advice, once we know your circumstances.
Simply get in touch with us for a free consultation. We’ll ask you about your situation and advise you of your options. There’s no pressure to start a claim unless you are happy to do so.
Just give us a call, request a call back or start your claim online.
