Cerebral Palsy Claims

In the UK, around 2 in every 1000 children suffer from Cerebral Palsy. It is thought that 10% of sufferers can attribute their disability to birth complications, this is where Cerebral Palsy claims may be brought.
Cerebral Palsy is a serious non-progressive disorder of movement that is caused by damage to the brain and often attributed to causes such as lack of oxygen, infection or jaundice.
Such brain damage is permanent and can occur either before, during or after the delivery.
"A medical practitioner is under a duty to provide a reasonable standard of treatment and care."
Melanie Lidstone-Land | Senior Associate in Medical Negligence and Personal Injury
In order to succeed with a Cerebral Palsy claim we will need to prove that the doctors or midwives did not meet the standards required of them during the birthing process and that those failings are likely to have caused the birth injury.
If your child is showing symptoms or has been diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy it is possible that a mistake during labour or delivery led to brain damage. To bring a claim, it must first be shown that mistakes were made that amount to medical negligence.
If you consider you had a badly handled labour and delivery, any negligent ante-natal care or that your baby wasn’t properly cared for after birth, and your child has Cerebral Palsy you may be able to bring a claim on behalf of your child.
We offer free initial advice to discuss the potential of bringing a claim.
No Win No Fee arrangements are available.
Swain & Co Solicitors can advise on time limits for bringing a claim. In simple terms a claim for a child must be commenced within three years of a child reaching 18.
If this person lacks mental capacity, the time limit does not apply all the time they lack mental capacity.
If your child suffers from Cerebral Palsy and you would like to find out about the possibility of a medical/clinical negligence claim, contact Swain & Co Solicitors today on 0800 0351 999
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