Celebral Palsy is a group of neurological conditions that affect movement, muscle control, and coordination. In some cases, it is caused by medical negligence during pregnancy, labour, or childbirth.
Families caring for a child with Cerebral Palsy often face lifelong emotional, physical, and financial challenges. This guide explains how Cerebral Palsy injury claims work, when medical negligence may be involved, and how families can pursue compensation to secure their child’s future.
Cerebral Palsy (CP) is a neurological condition caused by damage to the developing brain, typically occurring:
The condition can affect:
The severity of Cerebral Palsy varies, with some children requiring lifelong care and support.
While not all cases are preventable, medical negligence during childbirth can be a cause of Cerebral Palsy.
Examples include:
If proper medical care could have prevented the brain injury, a Cerebral Palsy medical negligence claim may be possible.
Parents and guardians may pursue a claim if there is evidence that substandard medical care directly caused or contributed to their child’s Cerebral Palsy.
To succeed, it must show that:
Evidence may include:
Cerebral Palsy cases rely heavily on independent medical experts, including:
These experts assess whether:
Their evidence is critical in establishing liability.
Successful Cerebral Palsy injury claims can result in substantial compensation to support the child throughout their life.
Compensation may cover:
Every claim is assessed individually to reflect the child’s long term needs.
Cerebral Palsy medical negligence claims are legally and medically complex. Working with specialist solicitors ensures:
Our NJS Law Medical Specialists are experienced in handling Cerebral Palsy and birth injury claims.
We offer:
If you believe your child’s Cerebral Palsy was caused by medical negligence, early legal advice is essential.
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