If you are looking for a solicitor in Somerset to help you with a birth injury claim, please contact us today. We are based in the Chew Valley in North Somerset, just a short distance from both Bath … [Read more...]
Montgomery vs Lanarkshire Health Board
The Supreme Court recently ordered that a woman be ordered millions of pounds in compensation because her son was brain damaged during the delivery. She had type 1 diabetes and would have had a … [Read more...]
Diabetes and Shoulder Dystocia
If a woman has diabetes and she falls pregnant, she is at increased risk of having a larger than average baby. The size of the baby should therefore be monitored throughout the pregnancy as this will … [Read more...]
Who Is At Risk Of Complications During Birth?
Giving birth in the UK is extremely safe, but there will always be some risk associated with childbirth. Some women are, however, more at risk than others. Low risk pregnancy The National Institute … [Read more...]
Will I Tear During Birth?
If you give birth by way of vaginal delivery, there is a chance that your perineum will tear. How many women tear while giving birth? The Royal College of Gynaecologists and Obstetricians estimate … [Read more...]
Types of Birth Injury Claim
If a substandard level of care was provided while you were giving birth, and this has caused you to suffer unnecessary harm, you will be entitled to pursue a birth injury claim. There are different … [Read more...]
When Can I Claim For A Birth Injury?
If you have sustained a third or fourth degree tear during childbirth, you might be wondering whether you have been the innocent victim of medical negligence. In this article we explore this question, … [Read more...]