Compensation for maternity negligence and birth trauma can vary vastly depending upon the severity of injury and loss suffered. Traumatic birth compensation or compensation for a birth injury to a mother may vary greatly when compared to birth injury compensation claims where a child faces long-term effects.
For life-long injuries, such as Cerebral palsy or Erb’s palsy, damages can be awarded into many millions of pounds, as this money is required to cover the cost of round-the-clock care and home adaptations.
Damages are awarded to help families through difficult times without the added worry of the financial implications of additional medical care or other costs. These can include:
Damages for the pain and suffering caused to the mother or child due to a doctor or medical staff member’s negligence.
Funding for required care, equipment or household adjustments.
Medical expenses incurred by seeking specialist healthcare to deal with the injuries or afflictions following a birth injury.
Loss of earnings for you or a loved one acting as a carer due to the injuries sustained.
Funeral expenses in the event of a patient dying due to birth negligence, whether this is the mother or child.