Clinical Negligence in Childbirth

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM--(Marketwire - Sep 28, 2012) - Unfortunately recent media coverage shows that there is a distinct lack of midwives throughout the UK, which in turn means that Mothers to be are not receiving the one to one care and attention that they deserve. First Personal Injury lawyers are seeing an increase of cases, such as medical needs being missed throughout pregnancy or negligent treatment during delivery which can sadly impact upon the lives of the newborn baby, the Mother or both.

Becoming pregnant for the first time can be a daunting enough experience and all patients should be able to place their faith in a suitably qualified midwife to take them through their nine months of pregnancy, right through to the delivery of their baby. The reality is that because there is a shortage of midwives, resources are being spread very thinly.

Clinical negligence cases of this nature seem to be rising and due to the very sensitive nature of childbirth, this can have a huge impact on the family.

First Personal Injury are here to help and offer support and guidance to anyone who has found themselves at the hands of negligent treatment from ante natal care, right through to childbirth.Mistakes made in these circumstances can unfortunately lead to serious problems such as cerebral palsy which undoubtedly can lead to a long lasting impact on the entire family''s lives.It is important that means are put in place to help families in these circumstances and First Personal Injury are here to offer their expertise in what can be a very distressing and emotional time.

Some examples of negligent treatment include:

If you have found yourself, your family or your baby at the hands of negligent care then contact First Personal Injury. We will offer you expert guidance as to whether you have a valid claim for compensation.These times can be very emotional, First Personal Injury appreciate this and this will be reflected in the dedicated attention to each individual case.

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About First Personal Injury

First Personal Injury is a leading firm of specialist personal injury solicitors based in the North West and acting on behalf of Claimants nationwide.

First Personal Injury has a wealth of experience in dealing with personal injury matters such as car accident injury claim and is authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority. First Personal Injury is a member of the Law Society''s Personal Injury Panel and is also a panel member of Headway, the brain injury charity. First Personal Injury is a member of the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers (APIL).

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Clinical Negligence in Childbirth