Traumatic Birth Compensation

Although childbirth is often an exciting time, some mothers and babies experience serious complications. If you have been affected by potentially avoidable injuries, we may be able to bring a claim for traumatic birth compensation for you or your child.

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A Specialist in Maternity Negligence Claims

If you are concerned about the care you or your child received during childbirth, you could be entitled to traumatic birth compensation. Our skilled team has years’ of experience in the following areas:

HIE

We are specialists in maternity negligence claims for Hypoxic-Ischaemic Encephalopathy, having obtained large amounts of compensation for families of children who suffered a brain injury at birth.

Neonatal Death & Stillbirth

If you believe you have lost your child as a result of any failings in care, you may be able to find out answers through making a claim for traumatic birth compensation. We will sensitively discuss your loss and outline the options available to you.

PVL Brain Injury

We pride ourselves on being experts in brain injury and birth injury claims, having obtained compensation for many children with disabilities caused by PVL — helping to change their lives for the better.

Maternal Injury & Birth Trauma

Our compassionate team knows that traumatic births can have a devastating effect on a mother’s physical and mental wellbeing. We can help you to establish what happened, and bring a claim for financial compensation.

Obstetric Haemorrhage

If you believe clinical negligence has contributed to a child’s injury during or after the birth, you may be entitled to bring a maternity negligence claim. Our solicitors are ready to advise and support.

IVH

A serious intraventricular hemorrhage can lead to long-term neurological disabilities. If it was possible for the IVH to have been reduced in severity, or avoided altogether with a better standard of care, we can advise upon bringing a claim.

Hip Dysplasia

Developmental dysplasia can be caused by an avoidable failure to diagnose hip abnormalities at birth or during early years. Our team can assess whether this was a result of negligence and discuss bringing a claim for traumatic birth compensation.

Meet the Team

Our experienced team will be on hand to support you throughout the process

Kay Taylor - medical negligence solicitor Birmingham — Kay Taylor, Partner

Charlotte Moore, partner and birth injury claims Leeds specialist — Charlotte Moore: Partner & Birth Injury Solicitor

Could You Claim for Birth Injury Compensation?

Pregnancy and childbirth should be a time of joy. However, sometimes medical care falls short — and the consequences can be shattering. Birth injuries such as hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE), Cerebral Palsy, development delay, or Erb’s Palsy can leave lasting effects on your child and family. These situations often lead to complex emotional and practical challenges, particularly when questions arise about whether the injury might have been avoided.

At CL Medilaw, we are dedicated to helping families affected by all types of birth injuries. If you believe medical negligence contributed to a difficult outcome, our experienced team can investigate what went wrong and guide you through the intricate complaint and claim process. With a sensitive and understanding approach, we aim to secure the compensation needed to provide the best possible care and support for your child’s future.

Supporting Families, Securing Answers

At CL Medilaw, we understand that no amount of compensation can undo the challenges you have had to face as a result of a birth injury. However, we are committed to helping families find the answers they deserve, providing a clear path forward, and working to ensure that lessons are learned to improve future care standards.

We specialise in all types of maternity negligence claims and have secured substantial compensation to support families affected by avoidable harm during pregnancy or childbirth. Our team will leave no stone unturned, asking the difficult questions, and investigating every detail to give your case the best possible chance of success. Your needs are always our priority, and we are dedicated to achieving an outcome that brings the support you deserve. We can also advise and support you if events have led to an independent investigation (HSIB/MNSI report) or the circumstances have been referred to the Early Notification Scheme (ENS).

About Us

Birth injury claims can be complex areas of law. When you work with us, you can have confidence that you’ll receive the best support at such a difficult time. We are:

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.

Client Stories

We have supported countless families in successfully pursuing traumatic birth compensation. Here are some of the personal journeys we’ve been a part of:

Ryan’s Story: Mismanagement of pregnancy leading to cerebral palsy

Failure to manage high blood pressure in pregnancy leads to cerebral palsy. We obtained an early admission of liability from the Defendant Trust for a

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Charlie’s Story: Periventricular Leukomalacia

Charlie was born extremely premature and developed spastic quadriplegic cerebral palsy, learning difficulties and epilepsy. Charlies lives a very fulfilling life and wants to share