Types of Birth Injury Claim

Cerebral Palsy is a brain injury that can occur before, during or shortly after the time of birth. The condition can be caused by lack of oxygen to the…

Erb’s Palsy is a form of Obstetric Brachial Plexus Injury (or OBPI) that can arise from shoulder dystocia during birth. The injury can result in partial or complete paralysis…

Placental Abruption occurs when the placenta comes away from the wall of the uterus. When placental abruption happens, urgent action is required. Failure to act quickly can result in…

Delay in performing an emergency caesarean or c-section can be catastrophic to both mother and baby. A caesarean section can be a very risky operation. Mothers who have undergone…

Lawyers use the term “wrongful birth” when a child is born with an abnormality which should have been identified and if the parents had known it would have been…

Perineal tears during childbirth are uncommon and most cases are satisfactorily treated. However, while tearing of the perineal tissue is regarded as a natural part of giving birth, errors…

Pre-eclampsia is a condition that seriously threatens both mother and baby. It occurs during the later stages of pregnancy and after delivery, causing fluid retention and protein to build…

Forceps and ventouse are surgical instruments used to assist the delivery of babies. In the vast majority of incidences, these instruments are correctly used. However, mistakes do occur and…

Shoulder dystocia can occur when a baby’s shoulder gets trapped behind the mother’s pubic bone. It can result in a range of injuries, the most serious being nerve damage…

The brachial plexus nerves are situated in the shoulder and upper arm. These nerves can be damaged in childbirth in a number of ways, including Shoulder Dystocia. Erb’s Palsy…

Fetal distress can occur when the unborn baby suffers from a lack of oxygen. Your baby’s distress is usually indicated by an irregular heartbeat. As with other birth injuries,…