Neonatal Medical Negligence Compensation

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Neonatal Medical Negligence Compensation

A baby is vulnerable to a range of injuries and conditions in the days and weeks following birth. If your child has been affected by a neonatal injury due to the negligence of a healthcare professional, the expert solicitors at JMW can help you to pursue a neonatal medical negligence claim.

Neonatal injuries can have a devastating impact on a family. If they are caused by negligence on the part of a medical professional, it is essential you are able to receive compensation for your baby’s injury as this will allow you to get support that can help them on their road to recovery. We understand that pursuing a legal claim can be complex, so our team will be here to support you throughout the whole process.

Speak to our clinical negligence solicitors about your options today by calling us on 0345 872 6666, or by completing our online enquiry form to request a callback. We handle cases on a no win, no fee basis meaning you will not have to pay anything towards your legal fees unless your claim is successful.

How JMW Can Help

Our solicitors assist children and their parents to receive financial compensation for neonatal injuries caused by medical professionals. We believe that those responsible should be held accountable for the harm their mistakes have caused.

We regularly help parents throughout the UK claim compensation that can help cover the costs of rehabilitation and medical care for their child, as well as time taken off work. We understand how distressing this experience can be for a family, which is why we will support you through every stage of the legal process, working around your needs and keeping you updated at all times.

Some of our experts are members of the Law Society's specialist clinical negligence panel and the Action against Medical Accidents (AvMA) solicitors panel, and are among the UK’s foremost authorities on medical negligence. Using this experience and insight into medical negligence, we will offer expert legal advice on the potential of your claim and help you proceed in the right way to ensure you have the greatest chance of success.

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How to Make a Neonatal Injury Negligence Claim

When a medical professional's negligent care results in your newborn baby suffering illness or injury, you may be able to make a claim for compensation. Examples of negligence include: inadequate hospital care, an incorrect diagnosis or a failure to identify common symptoms. This can help you gain access to specialist medical care and therapy that may now be necessary as a result of the clinical negligence, as well as financial support if your child has developed a life-changing condition for which you need to make adjustments to your home or transportation.

To find out whether you are eligible to make a claim, you should call us as soon as possible. JMW’s medical negligence team will investigate the circumstances of your case and gather evidence to demonstrate that your child suffered negligence, obtaining medical reports from independent medical experts to support your claim.

We are committed to putting together the strongest possible case to help you get the compensation you deserve. We may be able to obtain interim compensation to assist with care in the meantime, which can enable you to focus on what is most important - the health and wellbeing of your child.

FAQs About Neonatal Injury Negligence

What is a neonatal injury?

Neonatal (or newborn) injuries or illnesses can arise shortly after birth. By contrast, the term 'birth injuries' refers to issues that arise during delivery. The neonatal period is defined as the first 28 days of a baby's life. During this time, it is essential that the baby is properly monitored as any unusual symptoms need to be acted upon quickly to prevent the development of potentially serious illness and injury. If not managed effectively, these conditions can lead to permanent disability and the need for lifelong medical care, or, in the most serious cases, can lead to neonatal death.

What is the difference between stillbirth and neonatal death?

When a baby dies after 24 weeks of pregnancy, this is stillbirth. The cause of stillbirth is often unknown but can be related to issues with the mother's health. If a baby dies before the 24th week of pregnancy, this is called a miscarriage.

Neonatal death is the name given to a baby's death that occurs within 28 days of their birth. Injury caused by neonatal negligence can, unfortunately, be so severe that it leads to or directly causes death. The neonatal death compensation solicitors at JMW can help you to find support.

What are common examples of neonatal injuries and conditions?

Neonatal injuries can lead to a number of debilitating conditions, including:

  • Neonatal hypoglycaemia - if a newborn baby is feeding poorly or struggles to adapt to a suddenly fluctuating supply of glucose, this can result in hypoglycaemia. Low blood sugar levels left untreated can lead to brain damage
  • Hip dysplasia - the examination of a baby's hips is an important aspect of the neonatal screening process. If a hip dislocation is missed during the neonatal period, it could lead to hospitalisation, major surgery and issues with walking in later life
  • Neonatal jaundice (kernicterus/hyperbilirubinaemia) - this condition is rare, but if it is not picked up on by a doctor, it can lead to brain damage and cerebral palsy
  • Negligent treatment of infections
  • Poor care for breathing problems 

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Contact our expert clinical negligence solicitors today to find out how we can assist you with your neonatal injury claim on a no win, no fee basis. Call us on 0345 872 6666, or complete our online enquiry form to request a call back at a time of your choosing.

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