At Birth Injury Solicitors, we help families affected by medical negligence during childbirth by assessing enquiries and referring eligible birth injury claims to independent SRA-regulated solicitors.

If your child has suffered a birth injury due to mistakes made during pregnancy, labour, or delivery, you may be able to have your situation assessed to see whether a compensation claim could be pursued. Compensation, where awarded by a solicitor, may help cover medical expenses, therapy, and long-term care needs.

We support parents across the UK by guiding them through the initial claim assessment process and introducing suitable cases to independent legal professionals who can provide formal legal advice.

Legal advice is provided only by independent SRA-regulated solicitors.

When Should I Contact A Birth Injury Solicitor?

You may wish to contact Birth Injury Solicitors as soon as you suspect that medical negligence during childbirth may have contributed to an injury.

Early contact allows your enquiry to be assessed promptly, helping independent solicitors review medical records and relevant evidence while information is still available. You may also wish to seek an assessment if a healthcare provider disputes responsibility, delays disclosure of records, or does not clearly explain complications that occurred during delivery.

How Can A Birth Injury Solicitor Help With My Claim?

Birth Injury Solicitors do not provide legal advice or representation. Instead, we:

• Assess initial enquiries
• Collect key background information
• Refer eligible cases to independent SRA-regulated solicitors

If a case is accepted, the appointed solicitor may gather medical evidence, consult independent medical experts, and advise on whether a claim can proceed in line with UK law.

How Much Compensation Can A Birth Injury Solicitor Help Me Claim?

Compensation levels for birth injury claims vary widely and depend on individual circumstances. Independent solicitors may consider factors such as:

• Severity of the injury
• Medical and rehabilitation needs
• Ongoing care requirements
• Impact on future independence and quality of life

Figures sometimes cited publicly range from lower five-figure sums for minor injuries to higher awards in complex, lifelong care cases, but compensation is never guaranteed and is assessed on a case-by-case basis.

Contact Birth Injury Solicitors to assess the potential compensation you may be entitled to for a birth injury.

What Are The Most Common Types Of Birth Injury Claims?

Claims assessed by independent solicitors often relate to:

• Cerebral palsy
• Oxygen deprivation during birth
• Nerve injuries, including Erb’s palsy
• Brain injuries linked to delayed intervention
• Maternal injuries caused by mismanaged labour or delivery

Each case depends on whether medical negligence can be established by a qualified legal professional.

Can I Hire A Birth Injury Solicitor On A No Win, No Fee Basis?

Many independent solicitors we may refer cases to offer No Win, No Fee agreements, subject to eligibility and risk assessment.

Under such agreements:

• Legal fees are payable only if a claim succeeds
• Fees are typically deducted from any compensation awarded
• If the claim does not succeed, you usually do not pay solicitor fees

Terms vary and are explained directly by the solicitor.

How Long Do I Have To Make A Birth Injury Claim?

Time limits depend on the circumstances:

• Claims for children are generally assessed before the child turns 18
• Once an individual reaches adulthood, they usually have three years to pursue a claim
• If mental capacity is affected, different limitation rules may apply

An independent solicitor can explain how limitation periods apply to your situation.

What Evidence Is Needed For A Birth Injury Claim?

Independent solicitors may request:

• Medical records from pregnancy, labour, and postnatal care
• Expert medical opinions
• Hospital reports and clinical notes
• Financial evidence of care costs or loss of earnings
• Statements from relevant medical professionals

Providing accurate information at the assessment stage helps determine whether a claim may proceed.

How Long Does A Birth Injury Claim Take With A Solicitor?

Timeframes vary significantly. Some claims are resolved within a year, while complex cases involving long-term medical assessments may take several years.

In certain situations, independent solicitors may apply for interim payments, subject to legal criteria, to assist with urgent care costs while a claim is ongoing.

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