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Cerebral Palsy Claims
Cerebral palsy is a life-altering condition, which affects all aspects of life. If your child acquired cerebral palsy due to medical negligence, be it by a doctor, midwife or healthcare professional, you may be due financial compensation.
Our team of experienced solicitors have helped many make a successful cerebral palsy compensation claim in the UK, comprehensively detailing the options available to the claimant and being at hand to guide you through the entire process. At Graham Coffey, we operate on a no-win, no-fee basis, meaning that you won’t feel any additional financial burden should your claim be unsuccessful.
To get support and advice on your cerebral palsy negligence case, contact our team today by calling 0161 200 2999 or by filling out our contact form here.
How we work
Our Manchester-based team of cerebral palsy negligence specialists will work diligently alongside you, ensuring that you receive the support to which you are entitled following the medical negligence you have suffered. We will explain the claims process and the legal requirements in an efficient, easy-to-understand way.
Once presented with your case, we will thoroughly investigate your cerebral palsy compensation claim, to understand how the negligence occurred, how this could have been prevented, and the subsequent impact this has had on the victim’s life, as well as the life of their close ones.
Our expertise in cerebral palsy negligence has allowed us to help individuals make successful compensation claims following various types of clinical mistakes, including:
- Birth injury caused by medical professional
- Failure to spot oxygen deprivation of the baby, often caused by umbilical cord wrapping or the baby being stuck during birth
- Causing a delay in the delivery which led to oxygen deprivation
- Failure to diagnose medical conditions, such as jaundice, low blood sugar, infections like meningitis, or congenital conditions
- Failure to administer correct treatment for a medical condition
The birth of a child involves many processes and diagnostics, which invites room for error. However, if it can be proved that a mistake was made which caused your child to suffer from cerebral palsy, you will be due financial compensation. If you have reason to believe that you suffered from negligence, you should seek help from legal professionals.
Why choose us?
To make a successful cerebral palsy negligence claim, many factors have to be taken into account, so you should seek the guidance of a legal professional. Claiming for negligence leading to cerebral palsy can take time, but our specialised team is ready to start the process immediately, allowing you to receive your financial compensation as soon as possible.
How much can I claim for cerebral palsy negligence?
Once it has been determined that medical negligence caused cerebral palsy, we will work tirelessly to ensure you receive the highest compensation possible. Many factors are taken into account, such as:
- Any pain and distress that the child incurred resulting from the negligence and subsequent disorders in the form of cerebral palsy
- Medical treatment costs, from the day the negligence occurred thereafter
- Additional costs for further treatment and care
- Financial losses, including any future income that the condition will prevent you from receiving
- Psychological damage
It is therefore not possible to have set compensation amounts for cerebral palsy claims, as it is entirely case-dependent. Our team takes into account the severity of your child’s cerebral palsy, and the costs of care and treatment they will need for the rest of their life.
Is there a time limit on making a cerebral palsy compensation claim?
In the UK, there is a time limit of three years to make a medical negligence claim. However, if a claim for cerebral palsy is on behalf of a child, the time limit is ignored until they reach the age of 18. From the child’s 18th birthday, the three-year time limit begins, meaning that they have until the age of 21 to start the claims process.
Is there an exception to the negligence time limit to make a claim?
Yes - if the victim lacks the mental capacity to make a claim independently, then they will not have a time limit to make a claim.
It should be noted that the time limit is to start the claims process, and not the deadline to have it completed.
Can I make a claim against the NHS?
Yes, if your child incurred cerebral palsy due to negligence, it does not matter if it was caused by NHS or private medical professionals. So, whichever way you and your child have suffered from medical negligence, you should seek legal advice as soon as possible.
Get in touch
Medical negligence can have devastating effects on a person’s life and, in the case of cerebral palsy, many aspects of life are and will be affected. You do not have to go through this process alone; start the cerebral palsy compensations claim process today by calling our specialist team on 0161 200 2999 or by filling in our contact form.
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