What is Cerebral Palsy?

Cerebral palsy is a non-progressive disorder of movement that is caused by damage to the brain and often attributed to causes such as a lack of oxygen, infection or jaundice. The brain damage is permanent and can occur either before, during or after birth.

In the UK, around two children in every 1000 suffer from cerebral palsy. About 10% of sufferers can attribute their physical disability to birth complications. In some cases this is due to poor management or medical negligence which can lead to someone developing cerebral palsy. In these circumstances in may be possible to claim for medical negligence. To succeed with a cerebral palsy compensation claim we will need to prove that the doctors or midwives did not meet the standard required of them during the birthing process and that those failings caused the birth injury.

Bringing a Claim

If your child or another member of your family suffers from cerebral palsy and you believe the condition was brought on by mismanagement or clinical negligence during birth, you may be able to make a compensation claim against the hospital or Healthcare Trust.

Children born with Cerebral Palsy often need a lot of additional care and equipment, a successful compensation claim can help ease the financial burden this often places families in.

Contact us today and we will put you in touch with one of our specialist Medical Negligence Solicitors who will be able to advise you on the best course of action. 

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