One in ten cases of cerebral palsy is due to medical negligence by a midwife, doctor, or medical team.
Complications either before or at the time of birth can also lead to other lifelong injuries such as Erb’s Palsy and Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy (HIE).
Medical negligence lawyer Maria Repanos explains how a baby’s birth injury could be due to negligent care and how legal advice can support an
investigation.
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In my work for Hudgell Solicitors, I represent many people who have suffered as a result of medical negligence, and most place receiving an apology from those treating them as a priority. People understand that medical mistakes can happen, but what they can’t accept is being faced with outright denials, and a lack of empathy […]
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