Still Birth Claims

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Still Birth Claims

Our Medical Negligence FAQs The loss of a child can have a devastating impact on you and your family, and it can be even more painful to learn that the medical team providing your care throughout the pregnancy and labor could have done more to prevent this tragic loss. Our medical negligence team is here to give you the support and guidance you need throughout this difficult time, by making a claim to help you and your family recover. A large number of stillbirths happen in otherwise healthy babies and can be preventable. You may feel that the care you received fell below the expected standard and that medical negligence played a part in your stillbirth. Some examples of this regarding pregnancy and labor include:

Wrongful or delayed decision-making leads to delayed treatment
Misinterpretation of results at check-ups
Missed signs of symptoms and complications
Inadequate monitoring and testing
Failure to refer for further testing
Failure to provide oxygen to a baby when deprived during the birth.

If you feel that medical negligence was a factor resulting in the loss of your baby, you can make a compensation claim. We understand that no amount of money will be able to compensate you for the loss of your child. However, we will work towards obtaining answers from relevant healthcare providers regarding how and why this tragic event occurred. This compensation can also account for any financial losses you have sustained for example regarding psychological care, funeral expenses, and loss of earnings. Additionally, bringing a claim could lead to important changes in the care provided going forward in the hopes of reducing the chance of the same mistakes happening again.

We are sensitive to your situation and have successfully pursued stillbirth claims. Please feel free to contact us on 0207 790 7311 or email us at contact@freemanharris.co.uk to speak to an associate member.

How can Freeman Harris help?

At Freeman Harris, our expert team will provide you with both expert knowledge and advice but also care, as we understand that for anyone undertaking a medical negligence claim, this can often be the hardest time of your life.

Medical Negligence Team

Lina Aleksandroff

Lina’s background in nursing and law furnishes her with both medical and legal knowledge, allowing her to work on negligence cases with great care and expertise.

John Holtom

John is an expert in dealing with medical negligence claims and has a history of settling high value cases.

Talha Fazlani

Talha has been working as a Litigator assisting the medical negligence department. He would be the first person you deal with regarding your matter.

Catherine Greenacre

Cat is a Legal Analyst and assists the medical negligence department in obtaining documents, and communicating with clients.

What our clients say?

I would recommend Freeman Harris solicitor to anyone. I was very happy in the way I was dealt with. The solicitor that handle my case was professional and efficient, she always put my mind at ease under difficult circumstance.

Still Birth Claims FAQ's

What should I do if I am struggling to cope with deprivation?

We understand this is a very difficult time for you and your family and that it may be difficult to talk about what has happened.

Sands is a charity that provides support to families suffering from deprivation – https://www.sands.org.uk/

Additionally, from the 22nd of February 2024, families who have lost their baby before 24 weeks are now able to apply for a baby loss certificate.

https://www.gov.uk/request-baby-loss-certificate

Will I need to attend an inquest?

An inquest is an investigation into the cause of death. Inquests are not usually held for stillbirths unless there are signs of life after the baby was born. You can request for the hospital to undertake an investigation and review what happened.

Is there any information I need to know about claiming medical negligence?

If you want more information about making a claim, please visit our FAQ page. (link to our general medical negligence page – https://freemanharris.co.uk/services/personal-injury-services/medical-negligence-claim/ )

What costs are involved in making a claim?

Our cases are generally funded on a conditional fee agreement or ‘no win no fee agreement’ This means you do not pay anything upfront and this will deducted from any compensation awarded.

However, should you have legal expenses insurance through your household, car, or trade union which covers personal injury claims you may prefer to fund the claim through this means. If you do not have legal expense insurance then ‘no win no fee’ may be the best funding option.