Obstetrics negligence claims

If you or your family have been affected by sub-standard medical care by an obstetrician, our team of expert medical negligence solicitors can help you pursue a claim for compensation.

To speak with one of our obstetrics negligence experts call 0800 358 3848 or complete our online enquiry form.

Our medical negligence solicitors are expert in successfully concluding obstetrics negligence cases, including cerebral palsy claims.

Obstetrics negligence cases tend to be legally and emotionally complex. Our team will do everything possible to reduce the stress on families involved in such claims and always fights for the best result for you and your child.

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Our award-winning team believes in putting clients first. We are dedicated to achieving the best results possible and pride ourselves on our sensitive approach. Any of our obstetrics negligence claims experts below will be pleased to discuss your case and offer free advice over the phone.

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Paul McNeil

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Samantha Critchley

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We achieve record damages for people suffering serious injury following medical negligence. Last year, we recovered more than £200m in compensation claims.

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We have more than 30 years' experience pursuing claims for people injured by medical negligence, clinical negligence, medical accidents and medical mistakes.

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Obstetrics negligence claims

Recent cases

Record £19m settlement for 9-year-old after Kings College Hospital Trust accepts 85% liability

Damages for family of baby who died following failings by Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust including ignoring mother's plea for C-section

Tragic and avoidable baby death at Watford General Hospital

Watford General Hospital failed to notice mother's third-degree tear during forceps delivery

£160,000 damages for diabetic Mum suffering tragic stillbirth at Barnet Hospital

Disregard for mother's pleas for Caesarean Section at Nottingham City Hospital leads to baby's death

Damages for family of baby who died 2 days after birth following a series of failings by the United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust

Cerebral palsy claim settled against King George Hospital for £11,000,000. Huge settlement recovered where three previous solicitors failed

Cerebral Palsy claim settled for £9,000,000 within one year of instruction, ensuring rapid financial help for son’s care needs

Estimated £10 million recovery after obstetric and neonatal negligence leaves girl with quadriplegic cerebral palsy and auditory sensory neuropathy caused by bilirubin encephalopathy

£8.5 million recovery after botched forceps delivery at the Colchester General Hospital left a baby boy with multiple neurological injuries

Dewsbury Hospital fail to perform caesarean section in High Risk Pregnancy and Labour

Feto Maternal Haemorrhage causing hemiplegic cerebral palsy at the the Basildon Hospital

Court approve liability settlement in cerebral palsy claim against Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital

Whipps Cross Hospital admit liability and pay substantial compensation for death of baby shortly after birth

Family have closure after the tragic stillbirth of their baby, stillborn at Whipps Cross Hospital

Jonathan Zimmern secures liability after doctor stitches mother's ureters together at Brighton Hospital

Leighton Hospital admit liability for causing devastating brachial plexus injuries to baby at birth

Increase in compensation from £20,000 to £750,000 in vaginal tear case at Queen Alexandra Hospital

Baby dies after mother's pleas for caesarean section ignored by North Middlesex Hospital

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Latest news and insights

Further criticism of sub-standard care at Basildon Hospital following death of new-born

Proposals for coroners to investigate late-term stillbirths would provide relief to grieving families

Fieldfisher hosts 2018 AvMA Charity Quiz

Fieldfisher – Manchester Clinical Negligence Team boosted by the recruitment of Lindsay Holt

Caron Heyes reacts to worrying report of death of twins in hospitals

Fieldfisher attends AvMA's 30th Annual Clinical Negligence Conference

Blood test to predict premature birth welcomed with caution

Furness General Hospital baby deaths highlight need to overhaul the culture of dishonesty

Government promise to improve midwife/mother relationship can't come soon enough

Fieldfisher boosts its leading medical negligence team with partner Jenny Urwin joining in March

Tragedy of baby deaths at Nottingham City Hospital must generate change