At SG Murphy Solicitors we specialise in helping Northern Ireland victims of Pregnancy Medical Negligence. We ensure you achieve what you are lawfully entitled to in any claim.
If you have received ante or neonatal care that has fallen below an acceptable standard, then you may be able to claim for Pregnancy Medical Negligence, where that substandard care has caused you or your baby injury.
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Injuries during birth can affect both the baby and the mother. Birthing injuries can be caused by medical staff failing to follow the correct procedures or carrying out these procedures in a substandard way. It can also occur when substandard care during the Mother’s pregnancy creates difficulties during the labour and birth.
Some of the problems that can arise due to medical negligence causing birth issues include:
Cerebral Palsy is caused by a lack of oxygen causing injury and damage to the brain. There are many reasons that can cause Cerebral Palsy including medical negligence during the birthing process. The impact of Cerebral Palsy can be significant and is permanent. The impacts can include learning difficulties, speech and hearing problems and muscular control problems.
Forceps can be a useful aid when used correctly when delivering a baby. However incorrect use of the forceps can cause serious injuries and damage to a baby and to the mother.
The types of injuries the mother can suffer from through incorrect forceps use include:
Babies can suffer from brain damage, skull fractures, swelling and facial palsy.
The cause of most miscarriages is unknown. However some miscarriages can be caused by inadequate care provided to the woman. If a pregnant woman who is at high risk is not cared for properly then this medical negligence can cause miscarriage.
Further if a woman is given medical treatment when pregnant when she should not have been, this can cause miscarriage and can be potential medical negligence.
Where a mother has fallen pregnant due to a failure in contraception, or when sterilisation has failed, then a medical negligence claim may be taken. It is not always the case that a pregnancy is wanted so if this has happened to you, contact SG Murphy today.
This condition occurs when nerves are compressed. It can be caused by a variety of reasons, including pregnancy. If left untreated it can lead to problems such as incontinence and permanent paralysis.
Normally in a pregnancy the fertilised egg attaches to the lining of the uterus. An ectopic pregnancy occurs when the egg implants outside of the womb, usually in one of the fallopian tubes. Sometimes an ectopic pregnancy occurs in other areas of the body, such as the ovary, abdominal cavity or cervix.
In an ectopic pregnancy the fertilised egg cannot survive and the growing tissue can be life threatening if left untreated. Early warning signs of an ectopic pregnancy include light vaginal bleeding and pelvic pain.
Negligence in failure or delay to diagnose and treat ectopic pregnancy can cause serious health issues.
Pre eclampsia normally starts after 20 weeks of pregnancy and is characterised by high blood pressure and signs of damage to another organ system.
If left untreated pre eclampsia can cause serious and sometimes fatal complications for both mother and the baby.
Gestational Diabetes is more common during the second or third trimester and is caused by your body not being able to produce enough insulin, causing high blood sugar levels.
Gestational Diabetes can cause problems for mother and baby if not treated correctly, including:
Speak to us, free of charge. Our team of experts will advise you if you have a case and what the next steps are. They will also advise you if Legal Aid or alternative funding may be available.
A full and detailed statement is taken from you and your medical records and documentation are requested. In addition medical evidence is obtained.
Once supportive medical evidence is obtained, your claim is submitted to the defendant and we invite them to accept they are at fault and negotiate with us, so that you can be fairly compensated.
If a suitable offer of compensation is not made by the defendant, then having fully advised you of the merits of your claim, the next step to progress your case is to issue court proceedings.
Even if court proceedings have been issued, claims are often settled before reaching a court hearing. If a satisfactory settlement cannot be reached and your case has to go to hearing, we will provide you with the support, advice and information you need to feel as comfortable as possible.
SG Murphy Solicitors are specialised Medical Negligence solicitors in Northern Ireland . Our team of Medical Negligence lawyers are highly skilled at taking successful medical negligence claims. We are empathetic and focused on achieving for you the full compensation you deserve.
Speak to one of our expert healthcare lawyers now to discuss your claim and what funding options may be available, including legal aid funding, private funding, litigation insurance cover and legal expenses cover.
The initial step is to contact our Medical Negligence team on 028 90 365595 or use the contact form here Contact us – SG Murphy Solicitors . With our expert team ready to speak to you, we have the opportunity to advise you as to whether you could bring a successful Medical Negligence claim.
You normally have to start a medical negligence claim in court within three years of receiving negligent treatment or three years from the date you found out that you were treated negligently. There are two exceptions to this time limit:
Legal Aid may be available for your Medical Negligence claim. During our Free initial consultation we will advise you as to whether you may be eligible for legal aid or any alternative funding arrangements, such as Litigation Insurance cover or Legal Expenses cover.
Each claim is different and depends on a number of things, such as whether the defendant accepts they were at fault and the severity of your injury. We aim to try and settle your claim within a few months of obtaining your medical evidence, but more complex cases can take a number of years.
