NHS Cerebral Palsy Claim
To find out that your child has cerebral palsy can be devastating. It is usually caused by something that happens just before birth or during or after birth and unfortunately this is often as a result of medical malpractice. This guide is designed to help you with cerebral palsy nhs claims.
If your child has been diagnosed with cerebral palsy and you believe that it was caused by negligence on the part of your medical team, you should seek medical negligence legal advice as soon as possible. Where your child will need lifelong help and support, they are likely to be entitled to a very large payment in compensation to ensure they will be provided with the care that they will need throughout their life.
At PA Duffy, our team represent children in Ireland and Northern Ireland in respect of claims against the NHS for cerebral palsy compensation. We know how important it is to secure a substantial sum in damages and we will work tirelessly on your behalf to ensure that we obtain the best payment possible.
We understand that bringing a legal claim can be daunting, particularly for a serious condition such as cerebral palsy and we will ensure that you have the care and support you need throughout.
Contact our cerebral palsy nhs solicitors in Dungannon and Dublin
Our cerebral palsy lawyers have a strong track record of success in securing compensation for children where NHS negligence has occurred. To speak to one of our team, call us now on 028 8772 2102 (UK) or 01 533 7860 (IE)
Alternatively, you can Make An Online Enquiry and we’ll contact you promptly.
Cerebral palsy NHS claims for compensation
NHS trusts have paid out over £4.3 billion in damages for over 1,400 cerebral palsy nhs negligence claims or obstetric brain injury claims during the past decade.
Your child’s cerebral palsy may have been caused by an avoidable injury to the brain.
Some of the reasons for cerebral palsy include:
- Lack of oxygen to the baby’s brain during birth, causing a hypoxic brain injury
- An infection during pregnancy that was not diagnosed
- Delay in delivery and not carrying out an emergency caesarean section
- Failure to recognise signs of foetal distress
- Failing to deal with an umbilical cord wrapped around the baby’s neck
- Not identifying signs of low blood sugar in the baby after birth
- Not properly identifying and treating jaundice after birth
There are three main types of cerebral palsy and a child will often have a combination of types.
There may be difficulty for children in controlling their muscles and in moving as well as stiffness, involuntary movements and problems with balance and coordination.
The severity of symptoms varies widely, with some individuals being only mildly affected, while others need constant care and help.
Assessing your child’s cerebral palsy NHS compensation claim
As part of your child’s claim, we will ask medical experts to examine them to assess the severity of their symptoms. Cerebral palsy claims are not generally settled straightaway as it is usually advisable to wait and see what the long-term prognosis is, to ensure that the full amount of compensation is secured.
We can request interim payments in the meantime to help with your child’s care and to pay for any adaptations to your home that might be required as well as specialist equipment that might be needed.
Most NHS Cerebral Palsy Claims & Settlements Include:
1. a payment by way of compensation for the injuries that have occurred as well as
2. a sum in respect of compensation for financial losses.
This will include the cost of future care, a home, treatment and therapies and any other foreseeable costs. This means that a cerebral palsy claim can be for a very high figure.
It is therefore important to ensure that you speak to an expert in this type of claim, so that you can be sure that your child will receive the right amount to provide for their future.
NHS Resolution
If your baby has cerebral palsy, you may be contacted by NHS Resolution. This is the organisation that defends and manages NHS compensation claims. You are advised to speak to an expert cerebral palsy solicitor if you hear from NHS Resolution and not to speak to them directly yourself, in case you inadvertently damage your child’s case.
NHS Resolution will be given your details by the NHS by the hospital if your baby has suffered a brain injury at birth. The organisation will start an investigation and may try to give you their advice. You should speak to an independent solicitor who will deal with the NHS on your behalf and who will be able to make sure that your child’s rights and interests are protected.
Contact our cerebral palsy solicitors in Dungannon and Dublin
Our cerebral palsy lawyers have a strong track record of success in securing compensation for children where NHS negligence has occurred. To speak to one of our team, call us now on 028 8772 2102 (UK) or 01 533 7860 (IE)
Alternatively, you can Make An Online Enquiry and we’ll contact you promptly.
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