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Neonatal Injury Claims
Immediately after birth, a baby is vulnerable to a number of neonatal injuries and conditions that can have serious and long lasting effects on their health. If your child has suffered a neonatal injury and you are concerned that it occurred as a direct result of medical negligence on the part of a doctor or nurse, contact a solicitor as soon as possible to discuss your options.
At JMW we believe that children and their parents should receive financial compensation for neonatal injuries caused by medical professionals. We regularly help parents throughout the UK claim compensation that can help cover the costs of rehabilitation and medical care for their child.
Our recent cases have included:
If you would like to speak to an experienced lawyer regarding a potential neonatal injury claim, or you would just like some clear, easy to understand advice, call 0800 054 6512 or contact us using our enquiry form.
What is meant by, 'Neonatal Injury'?
A neonatal injury is an injury or condition that arises shortly after birth and, if not managed effectively, can lead to permanent disability - it could even prove fatal. Examples of neonatal injuries and conditions include:
- Neonatal Hypoglycaemia - from time to time, newborn babies struggle to adapt to a suddenly fluctuating supply of glucose. If this difficulty is undetected it can lead to brain damage.
- Hip Dysplasia - examination of a baby's hips is an important aspect of the neonatal screening process. If a hip dislocation (Hip Dysplasia) is missed it could lead to hospitalisation, major surgery and issues with walking.
- Neonatal Jaundice (Kernicterus/Hyperbilirubinaemia) – although this condition is rare, if it is not picked up on by a doctor it can lead to brain damage and cerebral palsy.
How JMW can help
If you suspect that your child's neonatal injury was caused by medical negligence, contact the solicitors at JMW. As members of the Law Society's specialist Clinical Negligence panel and the Action against Medical Accidents (AvMA) panel, we are amongst the UK's foremost authorities on medical negligence claims. Our team will offer expert legal advice on the potential of your claim and, should you decide to go ahead, will support you every step of the way.
For more information call 0800 054 6512 or complete our enquiry form and we will be in touch.
