Children & Their Health

How can we help you & your child?

Babies and children being injured as a result of medical negligence can be one of the most traumatic and life changing experiences for any family. Geldards’ medical negligence team is one of the UK’s leading specialists in supporting parents of children who suffered birth injury or trauma and with cerebral palsy. We have an outstanding reputation as a highly experienced, friendly and empathetic team and have secured £multi-million settlements for child victims of medical negligence or clinical error, securing long-term financial security for vital suitable accommodation and care and equipment costs.

Beyond compensation, you’ll want to know why things went wrong and we’ll help you get the answers you deserve. Our initial consultation is free and we are happy to meet with you virtually, at home, in hospital or another setting to discuss your potential claim. We can discuss your funding options at this meeting which include No Win No Fee arrangements and Legal Expenses Insurance. Our caring team of highly skilled lawyers work hard to obtain full compensation and over 99% of our cases are resolved out of court.

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What our clients say

"Much more important than the damages, you have given me the will to put one foot in front of another. I've never met a kinder or more professional human being."

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"Highly experienced and effective clinical negligence team. Well-prepared and very skilled at dealing with high-value and complex matters."

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"May I take this opportunity to thank you for your swift responses and professionalism during this difficult process. It has been very comforting knowing that you were supporting us. We would never have gotten to this conclusion without you."

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"Highly professional, always available, nothing is ever too much. A true asset to the team, I could not have asked for better representation."

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"You have always been courteous and professional. Your kind words, empathy and support mean a lot, and I will always be grateful for the empathy and understanding you have shown myself and my father throughout the process."

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"The service provided was excellent. Extremely professional at all times whilst empathising with the sensitive nature of the claim."

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"Myself and my family were really impressed with the quality of service provided to us. We were dealt with compassionately and were updated throughout."

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"They are thorough in their approach to investigating claims."

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"Geldards has an efficient team with expertise in clinical negligence."

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Frequently Asked Questions

Medical negligence is when substandard care or mistakes made by a medical professional causes harm to the patient, in this case your child. This can include, but is not limited to

  • Cerebral palsy
  • Birth injury
  • Brain injury
  • Misdiagnosis
  • Surgical errors
  • Erbs Palsy
  • Brachial Plexus
  • A&E Negligence
  • Delay in Diagnosing

We are always happy to accommodate our clients’ needs and preferences.

We have offices throughout the UK (in Cardiff, London, Nottingham & Derby) where we regularly meet with clients & families. However, we are happy to conduct appointments online (using Zoom, Teams or Google Meets) or at your home should that be more convenient for you.

It is very difficult to give precise information about how long your case will take because every case is different and there is no defined timescale. It will depend on a number of factors including the complexity, the nature of your child’s injuries and whether the claim is contested.

Medical Negligence cases can be notoriously protracted, due to their complexity and the need to obtain expert evidence. You will need patience as they are not normally concluded quickly.

We will provide you with a free initial consultation.

Most of our cases are funded by a “no win no fee” agreement which means you will not be responsible for legal fees. You may require legal expense insurance, but we will discuss all funding options with you prior to your instruction.

Don’t let cost worries put you off from bringing a case. Although you may be concerned, it is not a bar to pursuing a case. We will discuss all options with you.

You should not experience any problems relating to your child’s ongoing treatment from a person or department you are claiming against. However, some people do feel uncomfortable, and you have the right to request to transfer their care elsewhere.

The amount of compensation you will receive as part of your child’s medical negligence claim will vary depending on the severity of their injury or illness. More severe cases will receive higher compensation. The amount will take into account the impact on the child’s life as well as your own, treatment costs, and lost wages if you have had to give up work to care for your child.

A medical negligence claim for children, can be made at any point before their 18th birthday, After their 18th birthday there is a three-year time limit for them to make their own claim. If you wish to make a claim for a child that has passed away, you have three years from their date of death to do so.

Can Geldards help with pregnancy and maternal injury claims?

Yes, you can find all of our information about adult medical negligence claims, including pregnancy and maternal injury claims here.

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