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Celebral Palsy Claims

Cerebal Palsy Claims

If your child has suffered brain damage at birth as a result of a medical error and has been diagnosed with cerebral palsy, our specialist Clinical Negligence team will be able to assist in pursuing a claim.

Cerebral Palsy is a condition that affects posture, movement and co-ordination and is caused by damage to the brain suffered before or shortly after birth.

Causes of cerebral palsy can include:

  • Failing to appropriately manage risk factors during pregnancy.
  • Failing to respond to signs of fetal distress during labour, resulting in the baby being starved of oxygen.
  • Failing to proceed to a caesarean section during a difficult labour.

Cerebral Palsy can vary from mild to severe and it will affect everyone differently. Some individuals may suffer from physical symptoms with particular difficulties with movement, whereas some individuals will suffer from seizures and epilepsy.

There are four main  types of Cerebral Palsy:

  • Spastic Cerebral Palsy: The most common form of Cerebral Palsy, resulting in an individual’s muscles becoming still and tight, making control difficult.
  • Dyskinetic Cerebral Palsy: Causes uncontrolled and involuntary muscle contractions, affecting breathing, speech and language.
  • Ataxic Cerebral Palsy: Affects an individual’s balance and can cause shaky movements of hands or feet and difficulty with speech.
  • Mixed Cerebral Palsy: Indicates that the brain is injured in more than one area, resulting in symptoms affecting all areas of the brain.

In some cases, an individual may have minor symptoms affecting their motor skills, while in other situations, individuals will require lifelong care, housing adaptions, therapies and equipment.

This can be an incredibly anxious and daunting time for parents and the thought of pursuing a claim can be overwhelming.

The specialist Clinical Negligence team at Vincents has the expertise to be able to support and guide you through the claims process. We will work alongside specialist experts and barristers to gather all of the evidence required to successfully pursue a claim. We will also ensure that you have access to leading experts and case managers to ensure that  sufficient compensation is claimed to support long-term care needs, treatment, rehabilitation, therapies, housing requirements and transport needs.

The team will always seek to obtain interim payments to ensure that you have access to funds to pay for ongoing treatment, therapies and rehabilitation.

Vincents also offer additional services to assist you, such as residential conveyancing, wills and Court of Protection.

What to do next

We deal with claims under a No Win No Fee agreement and we provide a free initial consultation so that we can discuss  what has happened and advise you how you can proceed.

Call us on 01772 555 176 or complete our request a callback form.

 

Meet our team of experts

Medical Negligence and Personal Injury

Olivia Robinson

Call today 01772 280323 Email oliviarobinson@vslaw.co.uk

Olivia is a Director and Head of the Personal Injury and Clinical Negligence departments. She has over 20 years of experience dealing with Personal Injury and Clinical Negligence claims.

Read Olivia’s full bio here.

Medical Negligence

Debora Harrison

Call today 01772 28 03 40 Email deboraharrison@vslaw.co.uk

Debora Harrison is a Medical Negligence Solicitor at Vincents.

Debora has over 20 years of experience working in the Medical Negligence sector and has vast knowledge in a number of different areas of complexity, severity, value and injury type.

Read Debora’s full biography here.

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Frequently asked questions

It is illegal for your employer to sack you for pursuing a claim against them.  If your Employer dismisses you from your employment as a result of pursuing a claim against them then you may also have an Employment Law claim for Unfair Dismissal.  We are able to put you in contact with an Employment Solicitor to provide advice to you should this eventuality occur.
In order for you to prove how you were injured as a result of an accident or in clinical negligence cases what illness or symptoms you have suffered then you will need to attend for a medical examination with an independent medical expert. In the more complex cases you may be required to attend more than one examination. After an examination, the independent medical expert will then provide a report setting out how you have been injured or what illness you are suffering and how long it will take for you to make a recovery.
The majority of personal injury and clinical negligence claims are settled without the need to go to Court however if we believe that it is isn’t going to be possible to settle your claim then we will advise you about going to Court. Going to Court to give evidence can be a daunting experience but Vincents Solicitors will support you throughout. Quite often claims will still settle during the Court process but without having to attend a final Hearing in front of a Judge.
How much compensation you receive in the event of a successful claim depends upon the severity of the injures or illness you have suffered and the wider impact this has had on your day to day life. You are entitled to claim two different types of compensation. General Damages are paid to you for the pain, suffering and loss of amenity suffered i.e for the injuries you have sustained. Special Damages are the losses you have incurred as a result of the accident or incident such as loss of earnings, medical treatment costs, travel expenses etc.
The length of time that a personal injury claim will take to conclude is different for each particular claim depending on the circumstances of the accident, how long investigations take and whether it is possible to reach an amicable settlement with the party at fault. If Vincents Solicitors aren’t able to successfully negotiate your claim with the opposing party then we will advise you about bringing Court proceedings which will add to the overall amount of time take to conclude your claim. However you can be assured that Vincents Solicitors will progress your claim as efficiently as possible.
If you have a claim for personal injury then Vincents Solicitors will deal with your claim on a No Win No Fee Agreement. 
Personal Injury claims are largely pursued against the insurer of drivers, businesses, shops and other premises. In Clinical Negligence claims the claim will be brought against either an individual healthcare professional such as a Hospital Consultant, Surgeon, General Practitioner, Dentist or against a private clinic or NHS Hospital. Vincents Solicitors will investigate who is responsible for your claim and will negotiate both liability and settlement of your claim with the relevant party.
A personal injury claim should be brought within 3 years of the date of the accident.  In clinical negligence claims the time limit is 3 years from either the event that caused your injuries or illness or alternatively 3 years that you became aware that an event had caused you harm (date of knowledge). If a claim is being made on behalf of someone who has died then the 3 year time limit will apply from the date of death. If a claim is being made on behalf of a child then the 3 year time limit will run from their 18th birthday. If a Claimant lacks mental capacity then the three year time limit will not apply.
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You need to speak to a firm who has experts in dealing with whatever particular problem that you have whether that be Divorce, Writing your will, Conveyancing or something more specialist like Medical Negligence Misdiagnosis Claims or Trade Marks and Patents. At Vincents we have specialists across 7 locations who are approachable, knowledgeable and speak in plain english. Try and call us today and find out if we are the right fit for you.

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Personal Injury Client Testimonial

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Good morning Tracy,

I would like to say a massive thank you to you for all your support and communication throughout the process.  I wouldn’t hesitate to contact you again if I ever need any further assistance and certainly would recommend the firm.

I chose Vincents Solicitors because of the locality and the nice things that you do for the community and charity.

Again thank you so much.

Yours Sincerely

Martin Blockley, Personal Injury Personal Injury Preston
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I’m writing to thank you and your entire law firm for all of your hard work throughout my case.

Throughout the time we worked together, everyone at your law firm was kind, patient, and supportive. My hectic university schedule  made it difficult for me to respond quickly, so your team was sure to email me every time there was a new development.

I cannot thank you enough for the amazing treatment you gave me. I hope that our paths should never have to cross again (no more broken bones for me!), but if they do, I’m confident your hard work and determination will make my case a breeze.

Abhishek Shinde, Personal Injury Personal Injury Preston

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