Birth Injury Claims

What is a Birth Injury Claim?

A birth injury claim arises when a child is injured during the labor and delivery process, often as a result of medical negligence. This can involve mistakes made by doctors, midwives, or other healthcare professionals during the pregnancy, labor, or post-delivery period. Birth injuries can lead to long-term physical or mental impairments for the child, and the parents may also suffer emotional and financial consequences.

Common Causes of Birth Injuries

Birth injuries can occur due to several factors, including:

• Failure to Monitor Fetal Health: A failure to detect issues such as fetal distress or abnormal heart rate patterns can lead to oxygen deprivation and other complications.
• Improper Use of Forceps or Vacuum Extraction: Errors in the use of forceps or a vacuum extractor during delivery can cause physical injuries to the baby, such as brain damage or facial injuries.
• Delayed Cesarean Section: If a C-section is not performed in a timely manner during complications, it can result in brain damage or physical injury.
• Failure to Diagnose Birth Complications: Conditions such as shoulder dystocia, bleeding, or preeclampsia that are not properly diagnosed or managed during labor can result in injury to the child or mother.

Types of Injuries in Birth Injury Claims

Birth injuries can have a wide range of consequences, including:

• Cerebral Palsy: Caused by oxygen deprivation during delivery, cerebral palsy affects movement and coordination.
• Erb’s Palsy: This injury occurs when the baby’s brachial plexus nerves are damaged during a difficult delivery, leading to paralysis or weakness in the arm.
• Brain Injury: Severe oxygen deprivation can lead to brain injuries, such as hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE).
• Fractures or Dislocations: Injuries to the collarbone or clavicle can occur during a difficult delivery.

Why Choose HPA Solicitors?

At HPA Solicitors, we have the experience and compassion needed to handle sensitive birth injury cases. We offer a comprehensive service that includes:

• Assessing the circumstances of the birth injury and identifying the cause of negligence.
• Working with medical experts to establish the extent of the injury and its long-term impact.
• Securing compensation to cover medical costs, rehabilitation, care, and any loss of earnings resulting from the injury.

We offer a no-win, no-fee service, ensuring that you won’t pay legal fees unless you win your claim.