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compensation following an accident
illness or injury - nationwide
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Parents who have suffered the trauma of a pregnancy which has failed or whose baby has been injured during or immediately after delivery may wish to seek compensation through a birth accident lawyer if they feel they have suffered neglect.
In the aftermath of this situation, it is often difficult to know where to turn for emotional and practical advice.
Some health authorities offer assistance to mothers through their post-natal services, as do local authority social services departments, and there are a number of national and local charities whose members have suffered from similar problems. Each of these organisations offers varying degrees of support both in the immediate aftermath of the birth accident and in subsequent years.
Some of the major charities also have legal officers who can advise on the potential for making a claim for damages on behalf of a disabled child, or help with difficulties such as negotiating for a suitable level of assistance from a victim's local council.
Although these charities may give general assistance on finances, they cannot give legal advice on specifics relating to an individual's case or take a claim to court on behalf of an injured family.
This has to be carried out by a personal injury solicitor and associated law team which the family instruct to represent their interests.
There are thousands of law practices in the UK, all of which are staffed by qualified solicitors. Only those who have passed a series of stringent exams and completed a certain amount of experience are entitled to practise and offer legal assistance to members of the public.
They are supervised by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA), part of the Law Society, which has the ability to prevent a solicitor from working if he or she is found to provide inappropriate advice or in other ways transgress the solicitors' code of conduct.
The Law Society has a comprehensive website through which potential clients can find solicitors who have suitable qualifications and specialisations to help in their particular situation.
Unless you have personal recommendation of the ability of a personal injury solicitor, it may be difficult to choose someone who has the right blend of legal skill and experience to assist in your case but some of the best lawyers choose to be members of specialist organisations where they share knowledge and discuss the law to benefit their clients.
These include Lexcel and Action against Medical Accidents (AvMA) accreditation, membership of the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers (APIL), Headway for head injury experts and the Spinal Injuries Association.
YouClaim's birth accident lawyer scheme
Here at YouClaim we understand the difficulties faced by parents who are seeking a birth accident lawyer for advice and possible representation in a compensation case.
We have colleagues throughout the UK who can help with most situations where medical negligence has resulted in a bad experience through no fault of the victims.
All comply with Law Society regulations and standards, offering a compassionate yet professional service wherever you live.
To make initial contact with a legal adviser, you can send us brief details on the claim form on this page and we'll get back to you or you can call us now on 0800 10 757 95 or use the mobile-friendly number 0333 240 0871.
