If your baby or you have suffered a birth injury due to medical negligence, Whelan Law is here to help. We support families through complex, emotional cases with compassion and legal expertise — ensuring you understand your rights and secure the compensation you deserve.
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What Qualifies as a Personal Injury Claim?
Birth injuries refer to physical or neurological harm caused during pregnancy, labour, delivery or shortly after birth. While some injuries may be unavoidable or linked to natural birth complications, others result from medical negligence — including poor monitoring, delayed intervention, or improper use of medical instruments.
Common causes of avoidable birth injury include
Failure to detect or respond to foetal distress
Delayed decision to perform a caesarean section
Incorrect use of forceps or vacuum extractors
Mismanagement of umbilical cord complications
Inadequate care during high-risk pregnancies
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Types of Birth Injury
Cerebral palsy due to lack of oxygen during birth
Erb’s palsy (nerve damage to the shoulder/arm)
Skull fractures or brain bleeds
Hip dysplasia or broken bones during delivery
Perineal tearing or trauma to the mother due to poor delivery techniques
Sepsis or infections due to poor hygiene or monitoring
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The Impact of Birth Injury on Families
The effects of a birth injury can be profound — emotionally, financially and physically. Some babies will need lifelong care, specialised equipment, home modifications, or therapy. In some cases, mothers also suffer long-term complications.
We understand how devastating this time can be. Our legal team handles every case with empathy, privacy, and clear communication — helping you regain control and plan for the future.
Do I Have a Claim?
We will work with experienced medical experts and legal counsel to assess whether your case meets the legal threshold for medical negligence and help you gather the evidence required to move forward. You may have a birth injury claim if:
There was a failure to follow standard medical procedures during pregnancy or delivery
Warning signs of foetal distress were missed or ignored
The injury was preventable with appropriate care
Why Choose Whelan Law
Whelan Law has over 80 years of experience representing families in complex medical negligence claims. We:
A birth injury occurs during or immediately after labour/delivery. A birth defect typically develops during pregnancy and may not result from medical error.
If you suspect a birth injury was caused by medical negligence, don’t wait. Our team is ready to provide straightforward, compassionate legal advice.