Legal aid is a Government funding initiative in the UK to help people pay their legal fees. Legal aid is unfortunately not available for the vast majority of medical negligence cases. However, there are a small amount of cases where it is. In cases where a child has suffered from a neurological injury at birth or within the early neonatal period, such as cerebral palsy, Slater and Gordon are able to apply for legal aid. It’s important to note that not all law firms are able to offer legal aid funding, but Slater and Gordon are an exception. Once we have taken details of the case from you, we’ll be able to advise you whether or not legal aid is available.