Cerebral Palsy Claims

If your child has been diagnosed with cerebral palsy as a result of medical negligence caused by doctors, midwives or healthcare professionals, you may be entitled to make a cerebral palsy claim.

The effects of cerebral palsy are life changing for everyone concerned. Our friendly and professional medical negligence solicitors are here to support you through this difficult time, we will understand your child’s needs and help you claim the compensation you deserve.

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Making a Claim for Cerebral Palsy Compensation

If you believe your child’s condition was caused by a medical mistake made during childbirth then you may want to seek legal advice from an experienced solicitor.

At Morrish Solicitors, we have a team of specialist medical negligence solicitors who are renowned for their successful history of recovering significant compensation on behalf of our clients. They are highly experienced in handling complex cerebral palsy and birth injury compensation claims.

Cerebral Palsy claims must be brought within 3 years of the child’s 18th birthday. If the injury means that the child lacks legal capacity then the limitation period will be stayed until such a time as they regain capacity (if at all).

Our team of clinical negligence specialists can advise you in respect of the limitation period and can obtain evidence to determine legal capacity. It is advisable to seek legal assistance as soon as possible as this will help the investigation and ensure that information is not lost with the passage of time. Earlier resolution of the claim also means that compensation can be made available to fund vital resources and rehabilitation to support the child and their family.

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Can Medical Negligence Cause Cerebral Palsy?

Yes, medical negligence can be the cause of cerebral palsy. Medical mistakes made before, during or soon after childbirth could cause cerebral palsy. Here are the main types of negligent treatment during childbirth, which could cause cerebral palsy:

  • Delay in delivering child causing deprivation of oxygen
  • Delay in diagnosing, treating or misdiagnosis of meningitis
  • Failure to diagnose and treat jaundice
  • Failure to monitor the baby’s heart rate
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How are Cerebral Palsy Cases Funded?

Morrish Solicitors has a Clinical Negligence Legal Aid franchise which means we are one of a select group of law firms approved by the Legal Aid Agency to offer Legal Aid funding in certain clinical negligence claims. 

We are able to assist with claims arising throughout England and Wales but have particularly extensive experience in pursuing birth injury claims against NHS Trusts in the Yorkshire region. We are proud to be the only firm with an office within the BD postcode to hold a Clinical Negligence Legal Aid franchise.

Legal Aid for clinical negligence claims is only available in very limited circumstances for:

  • Claims where a child has suffered a severe brain injury during pregnancy/childbirth or within the first 8 weeks of life;
  • Claims deemed to be ‘exceptional’ by the Director of Legal Aid Casework.

If you are eligible for Legal Aid, you will not have to pay anything towards your legal fees. Our team of medical negligence specialists will support you through the process and make the application on your behalf.

We may be able to assist you with your cerebral palsy claim on a no win, no fee basis giving you the reassurance that you will not have to pay anything if the claim is unsuccessful. Our team of medical negligence specialists will be happy to discuss your funding options in detail.

Cerebral palsy claims must be brought within 3 years of the date of the alleged negligence or from the date on which you first knew or suspected that you were injured as a result of the alleged negligence.

There are limited exceptions to this rule for claims involving children and protected parties as well as claims brought on behalf of an estate.

Our team of clinical negligence specialists can advise you further on the applicable limitation date when discussing your claim.

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Cerebral Palsy Negligence Claims Solicitors

Morrish Solicitors are a specialist Law Firm based in West Yorkshire, we provide legal advice and support to clients both regionally and nationally. Our friendly and professional medical negligence solicitors will handle your case sensitively and support you throughout the entire claim process. We have helped many clients claim compensation following cerebral palsy and birth injury claims.

Our Medical Negligence team include members of the Law Society‘s Clinical Negligence Panel. This panel is made up of the country’s leading solicitors supporting victims of clinical negligence, handling some of the most demanding and high-value cases.

We offer a free 30-minute consultation, where we will discuss your case and assess if we think you have a claim. If you are entitled to bring forward a cerebral palsy claim, we will explain the different funding options available to you.

If you’ve got a potential cerebral palsy claim you’d like to discuss, please contact us on 033 3344 9613 or simply email [email protected] with your request.

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Successful Cerebral Palsy Claims

£8m Compensation for Brain Damaged Girl following 12 Year Battle for Justice

Our medical negligence solicitor, Jane McBennett has successfully concluded a long running cerebral palsy claim for a 12 year old girl who was left severely disabled as the result of medical mistakes at Bradford Royal Infirmary. Under the terms of the settlement which was approved in the High Court, the Claimant will receive a lump […]

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£4.2m Settlement for Boy Injured During His Birth at Bradford Royal Infirmary

Morrish Solicitors secures £4.2m settlement for boy who was permanently disabled as a result of negligent treatment during his birth at Bradford Royal Infirmary  Morrish Solicitors has successfully secured compensation for a boy, 8, who was starved of oxygen for 17 minutes after hospital staff at Bradford Royal Infirmary failed to monitor his heart rate […]

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Meet Our Medical Negligence Team

Anna Sari

Partner & Head of Medical Negligence

Oonagh McCurry

Associate Solicitor, Medical Negligence

Roisin Hulme

Medical Negligence Solicitor

Rebecca McLafferty

Medical Negligence Legal Advisor

Jade Fairless

Medical Negligence Solicitor

Sameta Chohan

Medical Negligence Solicitor

Kacie Ward

Solicitor Apprentice