Birth injuries caused by medical negligence can affect families for life. We help parents claim compensation for harm to mother or baby during pregnancy, labour, or delivery.
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What Is a Birth Injury Claim?
A birth injury claim is the legal process of seeking compensation when a mother or child is injured due to medical negligence during pregnancy, labour, or shortly after delivery. Birth injuries can have life-changing consequences, ranging from temporary trauma to severe disability requiring lifelong care.
If you or your child have suffered an injury in the last three years (or longer in the case of children), LITKRAFT can help you pursue justice and obtain the financial support you need for treatment, rehabilitation, and future security.
Who Can Claim for a Birth Injury?
You may be entitled to make a claim if:
• A mother was injured during pregnancy, labour, or delivery due to negligent care
• A baby sustained physical or neurological injury as a result of errors by medical staff
• Families lost a child due to avoidable mistakes such as failure to monitor distress or delays in treatment
Birth injury claims can be brought against NHS Trusts or private hospitals responsible for the negligent care.
Why Choose LITKRAFT?
Birth injuries are among the most traumatic medical negligence cases. We combine expert legal knowledge with compassionate support for families.
• We speak your language
• 14 years’ experience – over 21,000 successful cases, £51M+ recovered
• 93% of clients come via recommendations
• 24/7 new case helpline
• Free home or hospital visits anywhere in the UK
• Work with top UK medical negligence solicitors
• Regulated claims management company
• Sensitive, confidential, and stress-free process
Types of Birth Injury Claims We Handle
Cerebral Palsy Claims – Caused by lack of oxygen during birth, cerebral palsy can lead to severe physical and cognitive disabilities. Compensation can fund lifelong care, therapies, and adapted living.
Erb’s Palsy Claims – Often due to excessive force or mismanagement of shoulder dystocia, Erb’s palsy causes arm paralysis or weakness in newborns. Early intervention and treatment are crucial.
Stillbirth Claims – A stillbirth caused by medical negligence is devastating. Families may claim for emotional distress, funeral expenses, and recognition of the failures that caused their loss.
Perineal Tear Claims – Failure to identify, repair, or properly manage perineal tears during labour can leave mothers with long-term pain, incontinence, and psychological harm.
Meconium Aspiration Syndrome (MAS) Claims – If meconium aspiration is missed or not managed correctly, a baby can suffer breathing difficulties and brain injury. Early recognition is vital.
What You Can Claim For
• Physical injuries and psychological trauma
• Specialist medical treatment, rehabilitation, and therapies
• Lifelong care costs and mobility aids
• Loss of earnings and reduced future income (for parents or the injured child in later life)
• Adaptations to the home and vehicle
• Funeral expenses in stillbirth or fatal cases
• Travel and other out-of-pocket expenses
How Much Compensation Could You Get?
Every birth injury claim is unique. The amount depends on:
• Medical evidence of the injury and long-term prognosis
• The impact on daily life, independence, and wellbeing
• Costs of care, therapy, and rehabilitation
• Financial losses such as earnings or support for future education and employment
Solicitors use medical reports, financial records, and official Judicial College Guidelines (JCG) to calculate a fair settlement that reflects the true impact on your family’s life.
Our No Win No Fee Birth Injury Claims Process
Free Consultation – We assess your case and explain your options
Evidence Gathering – Medical records, witness statements, expert opinions
Independent Medical Assessment – Determines cause, impact, and future needs
Negotiation – Your solicitor works for the maximum settlement
Settlement or Court – If liability is disputed, we’re prepared to represent you
No Win, No Fee – If your claim is unsuccessful and you have been honest and cooperative, you won’t pay your solicitor’s fee.
Time Limits for UK Birth Injury Claims
• Adults (mother’s injury) – 3 years from the date of negligence
• Children – Until their 21st birthday
• Fatal cases – 3 years from the date of death or discovery of cause
Contact Us for Your FREE Claim Assessment
Call 0208 635 5555, request a callback, or use our quick online form.
We’ll confirm within minutes if you may have a case.
Home or Hospital Visits – We’ll come to you anywhere in the UK at no extra cost. Whether at home, in hospital, or in a rehab centre, we’ll take statements, gather evidence, and support you through the process—so you can focus on your family while we handle the legal work.
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Over 93% of our clients come to us through personal recommendation. With more than £51 million recovered and 15+ years of experience, our results speak for themselves — but we’d rather let our clients speak for us.
I am very impressed with the service provided. Thanks to LITKRAFT assistant I was able to prove my innocence. Third party was denying the damages suffered, but we never gave up, resulting in a settlement of compensation that I was really happy with.
If you had an accident – immediately call LITKRAFT. They are true professionals and it really shows, as they can tell you straight away if you have a case. When I had another accident I emailed all details to them and they called me back within 20 min.
Great company, fantastic staff who are just a phone call away to help. They were very patient in explaining every document received from solicitors or doctors. When we first started the claims process, the other party tried to deny liability, but LITKRAFT solicitor fought my case in court and won it. I was delighted with the process and I couldn’t have asked for anything more from LITKRAFT.
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