Dec 21, 2016 | Birth Injuries
The birth of a child is the most magical experience, however, when something goes wrong, it can be a nightmare for all the family but particularly for mother and child. In our experience, when something goes wrong the lack of communication from the medical team can...
Nov 21, 2016 | Birth Injuries, Obstetrics
Stillbirth is the death of a baby before or during a birth after 24 weeks of pregnancy. In one year, between five and six babies in every 1,000 are stillborn. The most common causes of stillbirth are: Congenital defects Placenta coming away from the wall of the uterus...
Nov 21, 2016 | Antenatal, Birth Injuries, GP Claims, Misdiagnosis, Obstetrics
Gynaecalogical Injuries & Medical Negligence Gynaecology is concerned with the diagnosis and treatment of disorders in the female reproductive system and is related to obstetrics due to the effects clinical negligence errors during pregnancy can have on women. The...
Nov 21, 2016 | Birth Injuries
Neonatal is a term that refers to the first 28 days of a baby’s life following birth. It is crucial during this time that the baby is properly monitored, as any unusual symptoms should be identified and acted upon to prevent the development of potentially...
Nov 21, 2016 | Birth Injuries
Birth injuries can be truly devastating for all involved, often not only affecting the baby and sometimes the mother, but also other family and friends who may be impacted by the serious consequences of such an injury. These types of injury can take many forms and...
Oct 3, 2016 | Birth Injuries
Brain Injury Claims at Birth Brain injuries occur mainly because of complications that arise during child birth. The doctor in charge may not have used proper medical procedures to assist in the safe delivery of the baby. Brain injuries are one of the most commonest...