Cerebral Palsy
Expectant parents are understandably very excited about the prospect of a new arrival. When something goes wrong with the birth therefore the consequences can be particularly tragic not just for the new born baby and the parents but also other family members. As the Claimant needs to be compensated for a whole lifetime of disability the damages recovered can often run into millions of pounds. In part no doubt because of the size of these claims they tend to be vigorously defended by a limited number of Defendant’s solicitors instructed by the National Health Service Litigation Authority (the “NHSLA”). To ensure that your interests are properly represented it is vital that your have a specialist firm like Hart Brown on your side. We are very familiar with the issues which routinely arise in these cases; we know the right experts to consult and the right barristers to instruct.
Cases which we have successfully handled include:
- £2.3 million damages recovered in respect of a failure to carry out a caesarean section despite signs of foetal distress
- £1.25 million damages recovered in respect of delay before delivery of a compromised baby by a caesarean section
Hart Brown Solicitors are a leading firm of Surrey lawyers with offices in Cobham, Cranleigh, Guildford, Godalming, Woking and Wimbledon Village.
