Birth injuries to Mother Claims

Making a claim for birth injuries to the mother

There are a variety of instances where negligent care provided by medical staff responsible for looking after you during the birthing process can result in injuries. Where this is the case you may be entitled to compensation for your pain and suffering. Negligent care can occur in the lead up to, during or immediately after giving birth, so there are potentially several circumstances of negligence that can provide grounds for a medical negligence claim.

How long do I have to make a birth injury to mother claim?

Like all other cases of medical negligence, in most circumstances, you will have three years from the date of the incident to bring forward a birth injury claim. If you were not aware that any negligent act had occurred until a later date, the three-year time limit begins once you have become aware of negligence. Trying to bring a claim forward after the limitation period has been reached will be extremely difficult.

There are some exceptions to the limitation period which can apply in cases of birth injury. If the injury is to a baby, then you will have until the child’s 18^th birthday to start a claim. However, if the injury is to the mother, then it is more likely that the standard 3-year limitation period will apply.

Limitation periods can be difficult to establish in cases, so if you’re unsure speak to one of our team today who can help you with your claim.

How much compensation could I receive?

Establishing how much compensation you could receive in a birth injury claim is often difficult. Each claim is different and each family that is affected will be in different circumstances and require varying degrees of future assistance. All of this will be factored in when it comes to calculating the compensation awarded in your claim.

The level of compensation will be greatly affected by the severity of the injury on the mother, and the implication the injury has for the rest of the mother’s life. For example, if the injury is so severe that it affects the mother’s ability to work in the future, then there could be significant compensation claimed for loss of earnings.

How long does a birth injury claim take?

As with most medical negligence cases, it’s difficult to give a timeframe for how long your claim could take. Every case is different and will involve varying levels of evidence, discussions and investigations which all influence how long a claim could take.

The amount of time the claim will take will depend on a multitude of factors such as how long ago the incident happened, how many institutions were involved in the care, and of course the overall complexity of the claim.

No Win, No Fee Birth Injury to Mother Claims

We understand that if you are considering making a claim for clinical negligence compensation relating to birth injuries to the mother, you may be worried about legal fees. At Blackwater Law, we undertake all medical negligence claims – including those for birth injuries to mothers – on a no-win, no-fee basis.

Birth Injury to Mother Solicitors

Blackwater Law successfully represents clients across the country in making medical negligence claims relating to birthing injuries to mothers and children. Our team of expert solicitors is independently recognised for their expertise in medical negligence by a directory of the country’s leading law firms.

So when you contact Blackwater Law for advice, you know that you will receive some of the best advice, guidance and representation available.