Derby & Burton Maternity Negligence

Maternity negligence claims against Derby and Burton Hospitals

Our team of solicitors specialise in supporting individuals who have experienced maternity negligence and are seeking justice for the harm they’ve endured. Our compassionate team is here to guide you through the process of making a claim and obtaining the compensation you deserve.

We can advise on and pursue claims against all University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust maternity services, which include:

• Royal Derby Hospital
• Queen’s Hospital Burton
• Samuel Johnson Community Hospital

Our experienced team, which is ranked in Tier One of the independently researched publication, The Legal 500, has successfully pursued a large number of maternity negligence claims. This ensures that when you instruct us to pursue a maternity negligence claim, you are placing your trust in some of the legal profession’s most capable hands.

Maternity negligence claims

Negligence during pregnancy, labour, or postnatal care that causes harm to the mother and/or their baby can lead to a potential claim. The different types of injuries that can be sustained include:

• Cerebral palsy
• Shoulder dystocia/Erbs’s palsy
• Stillbirth
• Neonatal injuries or death
• Organ damage
• Maternal death
• Damage to the mother’s pelvic area, bowel or bladder
• Third and fourth-degree perineal tears

These injuries or conditions could be because of:

• Failure to monitor – Negligent monitoring during pregnancy, labour, or delivery can lead to serious complications, including birth injuries and maternal harm.
• Poor neonatal care – For example, a failure to ensure the newborn baby is feeding adequately could lead to dehydration which in turn could lead to conditions such as hypoglycaemia, which could cause significant injury or worse.
• Misdiagnosis – Incorrectly diagnosing conditions such as preeclampsia, gestational diabetes, or fetal distress can result in delayed or inadequate treatment, putting both mother and baby at risk.
• Surgical errors – Mistakes made during caesarean sections or other surgical procedures can cause significant harm, including organ damage, infection, and excessive bleeding.
• Medication errors – Administering incorrect medications or dosage during pregnancy or labour can have harmful effects on both mother and baby.

If you think you or a loved one has suffered an injury due to negligent maternity care, it is vital to obtain legal support from a specialist solicitor as soon as possible.