Cerebral palsy is a brain injury which affects approximately 1 in 400 children in the UK. Symptoms can vary greatly from child to child. In some cases the child will require life long specialist care.
Although the condition can develop naturally during pregnancy it can also arise as a result of negligence during or shortly after birth. A common cause is the deprivation of oxygen. It can also arise in cases where there has been a failure to diagnose or treat low blood sugar or a delay in diagnosing and treating serious conditions such as meningitis.
A claim must be started at court within three years from the date the negligence occurred or, if later, when it is discovered that harm has taken place caused by the negligence. Although this time period does not apply to children until they become adults, nor to a person who lacks mental capacity, it is very important that a specialist solicitor is instructed at the earliest possible stage so that evidence can be obtained straightaway before memories fade or documents may be lost.
If your child has been diagnosed with cerebral palsy as result of medical negligence, one of our experienced medical negligence lawyers can provide you with advice and assistance in order to obtain financial compensation to cover the costs of care and therapy, and lifetime financial security for your child.