Claiming damages for cerebral palsy birth injury

Making a medical negligence claim for a birth injury is possibly one of the most traumatic legal actions taken and almost certainly requires the advice and support of experienced solicitors to guide parents or relatives through a child's claim.

Some of the largest medical negligence damages payouts in civil actions are made for cases where a baby suffers cerebral palsy – a most debilitating condition which, in many cases, leaves a child needing round-the-clock care, as well as specialist equipment and housing needs.

Cerebral palsy is the term used by doctors to cover a broad set of neurological conditions which affect the infant's ability to co-ordinate movements and is caused by damage to the brain.

Although it can occur as a result of infection suffered during the early stages of pregnancy or because of abnormal brain development in a foetus, it can also occur after a difficult labour where the actions or neglect of healthcare workers causes the baby's brain to become either starved of oxygen or to suffer a bleed.

Where cerebral palsy in an infant has been caused by negligent healthcare, a medical negligence claim can be made against the NHS trust responsible.

If you make a claim through George Ide LLP we will strive to make sure all immediate needs of the child are met with interim damages payments and we always seek to achieve the best possible medical outcome for any child or mother injured in a birth accident by pursuing costs for treatment and therapies necessary for rehabilitation. Our independent, healthcare-trained case managers are available to assess and manage all claimant needs in terms of treatment and rehabilitation and are there to offer support throughout the process.

Seeking damages for cerebral palsy with George Ide LLP

Our medical negligence solicitors have a wealth of knowledge and experience in making sure the child victims of sub-standard health care are given the best chance of having a fulfilling life and financially secure future.

In the event of a successful damages payment George Ide LLP's investment department can also provide advice to help protect the financial interests of vulnerable young adults, together with trust and deputyship services from our legal services team.

We understand that families may be emotionally traumatised by events associated with a difficult birth and we aim to offer legal advice and support throughout any claim for compensation - George Ide will be on your side.

To speak to a birth injury solicitor about seeking damages for a child affected by cerebral palsy call our West Sussex-based offices or, to find out about the birth injury team, please click on the solicitor profiles featured.