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Children Medical Negligence

How to claim if your child is injured through medical negligence.

If your child has been injured in any way through the negligent actions (or inaction) of a medical professional, then it’s only natural to go through a range of emotions; anger, sadness, frustration, betrayal. But it’s important to realise that you can obtain justice for your child, compensation for their injuries and financial help with any short-term or long-term care they may need as a result.

Is my child eligible for a medical negligence claim?

In short, if your child has suffered injury, loss or suffering because of a breach of duty of care by doctors or nurses, you can make a claim on their behalf. Such a breach may be caused by an avoidable accident, by staff who are not adequately trained, as a result of malfunctioning equipment or through delays and failures in diagnosing childhood conditions and illnesses.

Many claims for medical negligence involving children stem from injuries sustained during the birth itself, or during the subsequent care. This type of claim is known as a birth injury. One of the most common types of birth injury is Cerebral Palsy, which is a form of brain damage often caused by a lack of oxygen that may be a result of the negligent actions of those responsible for delivering the child.

Take the first step

Making a medical negligence claim is an incredibly complex process, but in the right hands it can feel effortless as far as you’re concerned. The first step in pursuing a medical negligence claim for your child is to find a solicitor who specialises in those types of injury claims. They will not only be able to bring their experience to bear in the pursuit of your claim, but can also guide you through each step of making a claim. The first thing they do is assess whether you have a valid claim, and how likely it is that you will be successful.

Are there any time limits for making a child medical negligence claim?

For most other types of injury claim there is a strict time limit of three years, but when making a claim on behalf of a child it works a little differently. As the child’s parent or legal guardian you may initiate a claim on their behalf at any point up till their 18th birthday. Once the child turns 18, they then have a further three years to make a claim themselves.

However, it is always advisable to make a claim as soon as possible, as this may increase the likelihood of the claim being a success (witnesses and records are easier to trace, for example), and if you need financial assistance to care for your child you can get the support you need quickly.

What can I claim for?

Your solicitor should be able to give you an idea of the kind of damages you are able to claim for in your specific case, including the amounts you are likely to receive. You may be able to claim for any continuing costs arising through specialist treatment needed for your child, any pain or loss they have suffered or continue to suffer, and any long term consequences which will affect them later in life, such as the inability to work.

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FREE GUIDE - 7 Questions You Must Ask Before Choosing Your Medical Negligence Solicitor

If you believe you have been the victim of an act of medical or clinical negligence you need our free guide which answers all of the questions that you need answers to before deciding to make a claim, including:

• What are the costs of making a claim for compensation
• The reasons you should or should not make a claim, including protecting other patients
• Whether using a solicitor or a claims company will make a difference to the success of your claim
• The questions you must ask to ensure you choose the right person to help you with your claim

Before you take any further action, take five minutes to read our free guide so that when you do pick up the telephone or fill in an online enquiry form, you know exactly the questions you need to ask to find the right medical negligence claim solicitor for you.

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