A birth injury claim is a legal action taken by parents or a child against healthcare providers or medical institutions, alleging that negligence or medical malpractice during the childbirth process led to injuries or harm to the newborn or the mother. Birth injuries can result from various factors, including medical errors, negligence, or improper care during pregnancy, labour, or delivery.
Common examples of birth injuries include cerebral palsy, Erb’s palsy, brain damage, and other conditions that may have occurred due to medical mistakes or inadequate medical care.
To pursue a birth injury claim, the claimants (usually the parents or legal guardians of the child) need to demonstrate that the healthcare providers failed to meet the standard of care expected in similar situations and that this failure directly caused the birth injury.
These cases are often complex and may require expert medical testimony to establish the link between medical negligence and the resulting injury. Consulting with Medical Negligence Consultants experienced in medical malpractice or birth injury cases is crucial if you believe there may be grounds for a claim.
