Child brain injury claims
Specialist support when your child’s brain injury could have been avoided
If a diagnosis may have been missed, treatment may have come too late, or something may have gone wrong in hospital you deserve honest answers. Our child brain injury solicitors are here to help your family find them, and to secure the support your child needs for the years ahead.
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How can medical negligence cause a child’s brain injury?
Young children can’t always tell us what’s wrong, so doctors rely on careful observation and on listening to parents. When warning signs are missed, a treatable condition can cause lasting harm.
Common causes of brain injuries in children
Meningitis or encephalitis that wasn’t diagnosed in time
Sepsis that wasn’t recognised or treated promptly
Oxygen deprivation after a cardiac or respiratory arrest
A bleed on the brain missed after a head injury
Delays in treating hydrocephalus or a blocked shunt
Errors during surgery or anaesthesia
Charlie’s story
At 16 months old, Charlie was taken to A&E twice in one day with red flag signs of sepsis. Both times, his parents were sent home. By the time he was diagnosed the next day, he had gone into septic shock and suffered several cardiac arrests, leaving him with a hypoxic brain injury. Although the hospital initially denied liability, we secured a settlement that means Charlie’s needs will be met for the rest of his life.
How a child’s brain injury may emerge over time
A brain injury in childhood isn’t always clear straight away. Some difficulties only emerge as a child grows and misses milestones they would otherwise have reached. Effects can include epilepsy, visual impairments, and developmental delays. Some children also face challenges with movement, speech, learning or behaviour. That’s why we take time to understand your child’s long-term prognosis, so their future needs come first.
Time limits for a child brain injury claim
Most claims for medical negligence need to start within three years, but for children this works differently. The countdown doesn’t begin until their 18th birthday, which gives you until they turn 21. If your child’s brain injury means they’re unlikely ever to have the capacity to manage a claim, the time limit may never start at all. Even so, it’s worth speaking to us as soon as possible, as evidence is easier to gather and support can be put in place earlier.
What happens when you speak to us?
Tell us what happened
Share your concerns about your child’s care, and how life has changed for your family since. No detail is too small.
We investigate
We review medical records and instruct independent experts, such as paediatric neurologists, to understand what happened.
We explain your options
If we think there’s a claim to bring, we’ll walk you through what happens next, so you know where you stand.
We put support in place
Once liability is admitted, we can request interim payments for therapy, equipment, and care while the claim continues.
What compensation can provide for your child
A child brain injury claim is about securing everything your child will need for the rest of their life. That can include specialist therapy and rehabilitation, as well as care and support at home. It can also cover equipment, adapted housing, and help with education through an EHCP. Compensation sometimes accounts for the earnings your child may never be able to make as an adult, too. If your child can’t manage their own affairs, we can also help you set up a deputyship or trust to look after their compensation.
Help funding your child’s claim
Money is the last thing you should have to worry about when your child has been injured. We work on a no win, no fee basis, so there’s no upfront cost and nothing to pay if the claim isn’t successful. For brain injury claims, we go further and don’t charge a success fee at all. That means your child’s compensation goes exactly where it’s needed. If you’ve already been told you don’t have a claim, we also offer a free second opinion.
How CL Medilaw can help
When you’re worried about a child’s health and wellbeing, you want people who will see them as a person needing support, and not just a new case. We’re approved brain injury specialists with Headway, core members of the Brain Injury Group, and accredited by the Law Society and AvMA. We also partner with the Child Brain Injury Trust. Our team has supported families through clinical negligence claims for more than three decades. We’ll be by your side when you need us.
Why choose our child brain injury solicitors?
Money is the last thing you should have to worry about when your child has been harmed. We work on a no win, no fee basis, so there’s no upfront cost and nothing to pay if the claim isn’t successful. For brain injury claims, we go further and don’t charge a success fee at all. That means your child’s compensation goes exactly where it’s needed. If you’ve already been told you don’t have a claim, we also offer a free second opinion.
Life Changing Stories
We’ve supported many families caring for a child with a brain injury. Here are some of the journeys we’ve been part of:
For Jack's* family, the road to justice took nearly two decades. It began with a mistake in a set of maternity notes, passed through [...]
Mary's* Story: A Life Changed After PVL Brain Injury at Birth*Names have been changed to protect the family's privacy.What HappenedMary's mother, Rosie, was just [...]
We are pleased to announce the successful resolution of a highly unusual and complex claim for damages as a result of alleged substandard care [...]
Abigail's Story: Seven-Figure Settlement for Avoidable Brachial Plexus Injury Caused by Shoulder Dystocia During Birth Abigail's* mother contacted CL Medilaw after she had concerns [...]
Oliver's Story: Cerebral Palsy – Birth Injury Compensation CL Medilaw secured a multi-million-pound birth injury compensation settlement for Oliver, a child who was diagnosed [...]
GP Settles Claim for Missed Diagnosis of Meningitis in InfantMolly’s (name changed to protect privacy) mother sought legal advice after multiple GP visits failed [...]
About Us
When a loved one has experienced medical negligence, having the right legal support can make all the difference. Our specialist team is proud to be:
Client-First
At CL Medilaw, we don’t just see you as a case number; you’re a person who deserves understanding and support in pursuit of justice.
Tailored-Support
From the first consultation through to the result of your claim, we will listen, understand, and build the right plan together.
Fee-Assured
If you’re worried about the cost of bringing a claim, we offer No Win, No Fee with insurance protection to help secure your funding.
Results-Focused
Ultimately, everything we do is geared towards our main goal — achieving the right result for you and your family.
