Make a Maternity Negligence Claim
Starting or expanding your family should be a positive and exciting experience in your life. Unfortunately, receiving a poor standard of maternity care can result in pregnancy and birth becoming a worrying and traumatic time for you and your family, instead. At Bond Turner, we understand that maternity care that falls short of expectations can be disappointing and leave a lasting impact. Our specialist team combines legal expertise and compassionate care to ensure you get the support needed to overcome any physical and psychological trauma resulting from your maternity experience. Our solicitors have the passion and commitment to get you the justice you deserve if you’ve experienced maternity negligence.
Contact us today to speak with our experienced solicitors, who have decades of experience in getting compensation for clients who have suffered from clinical negligence during pregnancy, labour or birth, such as injuries caused to you or your baby.
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If you think you could have a maternity negligence claim, or you want to simply discuss a potential claim and would like Bond Turner to assess it for you, please complete this form and someone of our trained team will call you back.
All initial enquires with us are completely free and there’s no obligation to proceed once we have discussed your claim.
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People First Always
At Bond Turner, we never lose sight of the fact that behind every maternity compensation claim is a person whose life has been deeply affected. Our role is to guide every client through what is often one of the most difficult periods in their lives.
We take the time to understand each client’s situation and communicate with clarity, compassion and honesty. Many of our clients are dealing with trauma, uncertainty and long-term change as a result of maternity negligence, and they often tell us that having a solicitor they trust makes a real difference.
Our team of specialists collectively have hundreds of years of experience. We are recognised by Legal500 and Chambers & Partners for excellence, always putting our clients’ care at the top of our priorities.
Our Maternity Negligence Team at Bond Turner
Bond Turner’s experienced team handles a wide range of maternity negligence cases, including situations when clinical standards fall below the required standard during pregnancy, labour, birth or postpartum care.
Whilst we are trusted with highly complex cases, our focus always remains on providing you with the support you deserve during such a sensitive and often life altering time. Our team includes dedicated in-house barristers and we also have close partnerships with leading experts, Counsel and KCs, ensuring that your family has the very best legal expertise by your side as we seek the justice and care you need.
How do I make a maternity negligence claim
Step 1
Contact Us: Get in touch with our team for a free initial consultation by completing our enquiry form, and one of our experienced team will call you back. Alternatively, you can call us on 0151 236 3737.
Step 2
Case Review: We will secure medical records and consult with industry experts to complete a full review of your claim.
Step 3
Letter of Claim: If the independent medical expert(s) are supportive of a claim and identify that the care you received was substandard and as a result you and or your baby suffered avoidable harm, it is likely that a conference will be held with the medical experts and a barrister before then sending a formal letter of claim to the Defendant(s) which will set out the allegations of negligence, how we allege they breached their duty of care, what injury was caused as a result and what financial compensation you are seeking to recover.
Step 4
Settlement or Litigation: If liability is admitted, we will secure an interim payment and then proceed to quantify the claim and work towards negotiating a settlement. If liability is disputed, we will represent you in court if needed, ensuring that you get the best possible result for your case.
With all of our negligence cases, we focus on giving you the best possible outcome, including not only the compensation you deserve, but also support while your claim is in process
Why Acting Quickly Matters With a Maternity Negligence Claim
Under the Limitation Act 1980, you generally have three years to start a claim. This timeframe typically begins from the date of the negligence or the date you became aware of it. For a child claimant, the clock starts on their 18th birthday, and so proceedings would need to be started by their 21st birthday. If a claimant lacks mental capacity, the Limitation Act is disapplied. If you’re unsure about timings, contact our maternity negligence compensation specialists for free, compassionate advice. This can be done by completing our enquiry form or calling us on 0151 236 3737.
Medical negligence solicitors: FAQs
The amount of compensation that you can receive for maternity negligence can depend on several factors, such as:
Severity of harm caused.
The number of people impacted (mother, baby or both).
The extent of financial losses, such as lost earnings and medical expenses.
Future care and any accommodation needs that might be required.
Claims can range from thousands to millions of pounds depending on exact circumstances. Take a look at our Case Studies to read some of our similar cases and the successful outcomes that we’ve obtained.
Maternity negligence claims should cover the compensation for both the mother and the baby to cover the physical, emotional and financial impacts of substandard medical care. This can include settlements for lifelong loss of earnings, care, accommodation, medical treatments and therapies to support damages for any pain and suffering caused.
Our highly-experienced solicitors are dedicated to securing every provision you need, focusing on helping you and your baby’s recovery.
At Bond Turner, we have specialist solicitors who focus on physical and psychological rehabilitation essential for your recovery, alongside the financial compensation you need to protect your future.
Behind every maternity negligence case, there is a family that has been deeply affected. Our role is to provide you with the necessary support, as we walk you through one of life’s most difficult chapters with clarity, compassion and honesty.
All of the legal aspects are taken care of on your behalf, helping you to obtain expert medical evidence and support throughout the litigation process. We aim to take the stress away from you, so you can focus on you and your child’s needs, wellbeing and recovery.
Most claims are settled without going to court. If court proceedings are necessary, we’ll guide you through every step and provide expert representation for your claim. Contact our experienced team for a free consultation, and we can talk you through the claims process from start to finish and answer any questions you may have.
Yes, you can make a claim for the mother if she is under 18 or lacks the mental capacity to manage her own legal affairs. We are also here to support claims for the baby, should they have sustained injuries or harm. Our solicitors will guide you through every step of the process with compassion, ensuring you have the support needed to help both the mother and baby.
Take the first step today
Get in touch with our expert team, request a call back, or call us on 0151 236 3737 for free, confidential advice and start your journey towards justice for maternity negligence. One of our dedicated specialists will be in touch to discuss your next steps.