A cerebral palsy claim arises when substandard medical care leads to a child developing brain damage, resulting in cerebral palsy. This can occur due to oxygen deprivation, birth injuries, or undiagnosed infections.

Our legal team investigates whether medical professionals failed in their duty of care and works to secure financial support for affected families.

Common Causes of Cerebral Palsy Due to Medical Negligence

Negligent actions or failure to act promptly can increase the risk of cerebral palsy. Our solicitors handle claims involving:

Delayed or Mismanaged Birth

• Failure to monitor foetal distress, leading to oxygen deprivation (hypoxia).
• Prolonged or obstructed labour, increasing the risk of brain injury.
• Delayed decision-making for a Caesarean section when medically necessary.

Errors in Using Birth-Assisting Tools

• Incorrect use of forceps or vacuum extractors, causing brain trauma.
• Excessive force leading to skull fractures or internal bleeding.

Undiagnosed or Untreated Infections

• Failure to detect and treat maternal infections, such as meningitis or group B strep.
• Delayed response to neonatal infections, increasing the risk of brain injury.

Medication or Anaesthesia Mistakes

• Errors in administering labour-inducing drugs, leading to distress.
• Incorrect dosage of anaesthesia affecting the baby’s oxygen supply.

Jaundice & Kernicterus Mismanagement

• Failure to monitor or treat severe neonatal jaundice, which can develop into kernicterus, causing brain damage.

How to Prove a Cerebral Palsy Claim?

For a successful claim, our legal team will establish:

✔ Duty of care – The medical professionals had a responsibility to provide proper care.
✔ Breach of duty – The care provided fell below acceptable medical standards.
✔ Causation – The negligence directly caused or contributed to the child’s cerebral palsy.
✔ Damages – The financial, medical, and emotional impact on the family.

What Compensation Can You Claim?

A cerebral palsy claim can provide financial support for:

• Specialist medical care – Therapy, physiotherapy, and assistive devices.
• Rehabilitation and home modifications – Adjustments to improve mobility.
• Loss of future earnings – Compensation for the child’s reduced ability to work.
• Pain, suffering, and emotional distress – For both the child and family.

Time Limits for Making a Cerebral Palsy Claim

In Ireland, birth injury claims generally need to be filed within two years of the injury or from the date the negligence became apparent. However, in cases involving children, the time limit may extend until the child turns 18, at which point they have two years to claim for themselves. Seeking legal advice early ensures the strongest possible case.

Why Choose Our Solicitors for Cerebral Palsy Claims?

✔ Proven expertise in birth injury and medical negligence cases.
✔ A dedicated team committed to securing the best outcome for your child.
✔ A strong track record of securing substantial compensation for affected families.
✔ Compassionate legal guidance tailored to your family’s needs.

Contact Our Solicitors for Cerebral Palsy Claims

If you believe medical negligence contributed to your child’s cerebral palsy, our legal team is here to help.

Contact our solicitors today for expert advice and a confidential consultation.