Neonatal Death.
Our Neonatal Death Solicitors are here to guide and support you through this incredibly difficult time with care, compassion, and sensitivity.
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A Neonatal Death Claim is a legal route for families who have experienced the loss of a baby due to negligent care before, during, or shortly after birth.
Few experiences in life are as devastating as the loss of a baby. You may be feeling overwhelmed, lost, or unsure where to turn, especially if you believe something went wrong with the medical care you received.
The heartbreak of losing a child during or shortly after birth is made even more unbearable when there are unanswered questions, when you were expecting to leave the hospital with your baby in your arms, not in your memories. If you are struggling to understand why this happened, and whether more could have been done, please know you are not alone. We are here to listen, and to help you find clarity, answers, and support.
At such a vulnerable time, parents place enormous trust in the hands of their medical team. Doctors, midwives, and other maternity staff have a legal and moral duty to protect both mother and baby throughout pregnancy, labour, and the moments after birth. When that duty is not met through missed warning signs, delays, or mistakes in care and a baby dies as a result, it can leave families devastated and searching for accountability.
If you believe that medical negligence may have contributed to the death of your baby, you may be entitled to bring a claim. This process is not just about compensation, it is about seeking answers, recognising what went wrong, and helping to safeguard other families in the future.
We understand that after the death of a baby, thoughts of legal action may feel overwhelming or even inappropriate in the early days of grief. When you’re coming to terms with such a profound and personal loss, the idea of starting a compensation claim may be the last thing on your mind.
But for some families, pursuing a legal claim is not about money, it’s about making sense of what happened. It’s about holding someone accountable when mistakes were made, and ensuring that no other family suffers in the same way.
If you have concerns that negligent care before, during, or shortly after birth contributed to the death of your baby, we may be able to help you bring a claim for compensation. This can serve several important purposes, both emotionally and practically, during what we know is an unimaginably painful time.
A claim can trigger a formal investigation into your baby’s care, helping to uncover exactly what went wrong and why. For many parents, receiving clear answers can be an important step in the grieving process, especially when the truth has been clouded by uncertainty or silence.
In some cases, a claim can also lead to a formal apology from the individuals or NHS Trust involved. While it can never undo the harm that has been done, an acknowledgement of mistakes can be incredibly meaningful for families seeking validation, recognition, or closure.
Financially, a successful compensation award can help support your healing. It may cover the costs of counselling or therapy, allowing you to access the emotional care you need without worrying about affordability. It can also provide the breathing space to take time away from work, to grieve at your own pace without the added burden of lost income.
The team of birth injury specialists at Lanyon Bowdler are highly skilled and compassionate professionals, who will be by your side throughout the legal process of claiming compensation for the death of a child caused by medical negligence. Contact us today.
By choosing Lanyon Bowdler to investigate your baby’s medical negligence claim, you will have some of the country’s leading legal experts on your team. We are committed to providing exemplary levels of care to our clients, working closely and considerately with you to ensure the best possible outcome to your compensation claim.
Our clinical negligence team features experienced solicitors, as well as in-house medical professionals, so we feel confident that we are the right team to represent you and your family.
In addition to this, we are also proud to have been ranked in Tier One for the West Midlands in the edition of The Legal 500, as well as Band 1 for Hereford, Worcester and Surrounds, and Shrewsbury and Surrounds by Chambers UK.
If you’d like one of the country’s leading law firms on your team as you seek justice for your baby, please get in touch with us today, and our qualified and experienced team of lawyers will be happy to help you in any way we can.
A neonatal death is a tragic and heart-breaking event, and the pain and suffering of the parents is magnified in cases where their child’s death could have been prevented. Medical negligence can lead to the death of a baby in their first four weeks of life for a number of different reasons, including:
If you have experienced any of the above, or any other form of clinical negligence which you feel directly contributed to the death of your baby, our medical negligence team can help you investigate what happened and claim compensation, which can help to provide you with financial assistance and achieve justice for your child.
We are able to offer conditional fee agreements, commonly known as “no win-no fee”, which means that if your claim is unsuccessful, you will not pay any legal fees. If your claim is successful, we will deduct our fees from the final compensation amount you are awarded. We hope that by offering our services on a no win no fee basis, it will give you the peace of mind that we are on your team and working as hard as we can to ensure that your claim is successful, without the worry of being out of pocket in the event your claim is unsuccessful.
An inquest is a formal investigation carried out by a coroner in order to determine the circumstances that led to a person’s death. The main purpose of an inquest is to establish how, where, and when the person died, therefore if medical negligence is suspected it may be necessary for an inquest into your baby’s death to take place. During the inquest, the coroner has the power to question key witnesses, such as medical and clerical staff at the hospital. The coroner may also allow interested parties, for example relatives or their legal representatives, to ask questions during the investigation.
It is not the intention of an inquest to determine who was to blame for the death, but rather to gather evidence and bring information to light which will likely confirm or refute the claim that negligent care contributed to the death of your baby.
Our medical negligence team are able to represent you throughout the inquest process, liaising with the coroner on your behalf, questioning witnesses, and keeping you apprised on any developments. We are also able to address any concerns you have and offer advice on the procedures involved in the inquest process.
The amount of neonatal death compensation you may be awarded will vary depending on your individual circumstances and the potential long-term affects you may experience after your loss, but it typically varies from several thousand pounds to six figure amounts.
Compensation can provide the financial support necessary to support your life after the loss of your baby, including:
We understand that no amount of compensation can make up for the loss of your baby, however we will endeavour to work hard on your behalf to ensure you are adequately compensated and able to grieve for your baby without unnecessary financial anguish.
The loss of a child is a life-changing event, and you may need help from outside sources as you come to terms with what has happened and learn to adapt to your life after loss.
There are several charitable organisations which exist with the purpose of helping bereaved parents and their families to readjust to life after suffering a neonatal death. These organisations tend to be run by people who sadly have first-hand experience of the devastation caused by a neonatal loss. As well as supporting families through their grief, these organisations also campaign for better health care, and fund research into neonatal deaths.
Stillbirth and Neonatal Death Charity (SANDS) – SANDS was founded in 1978 by two bereaved parents and has gone on to support thousands of parents and families after a stillbirth or neonatal death. The charity has a nationwide network of support groups, as well as a helpline, and a website where bereaved families can seek the help and support they need.
The Birth Trauma Association (BTA) – The Birth Trauma Association is a charity which helps people who have experienced trauma due to childbirth, including those who have suffered a neonatal death. A wealth of information can be found on their website and Facebook group to help families after the loss of a child or any other birth related trauma.
If you are struggling after the loss of your child, we encourage you to reach out and seek support from these charities. They can provide as much or as little support as you need to help you process the trauma and rebuild your life after your loss.
The standard time limit in which to pursue a clinical negligence claim for a neonatal death is three years from the date of death. In exceptional circumstances it may be possible to make a claim after this time, for example if you were only made aware of the role that clinical negligence played in your baby’s death at a later date. In this case, the three-year period would begin from the date at which you first realised that medical negligence was to blame for your baby’s death.
If you are unsure whether you have a case for claiming compensation, please get in touch and a member of our medical negligence team will be happy to advise you and guide you through the process.
The solicitors were brilliant and I was happy with the outcome of the claim.
…(the positive outcome) was down to the professionalism and competency of the Lanyon Bowdler team, and we will be forever grateful.
You have been exceptional in managing my expectations and explaining the processes to me. You have managed to navigate the very difficult and emotional turmoil that I have experienced during the course of this process.
I could not have asked for a more sensitive and thorough approach. I am grateful to you for securing the outcome that we sought, but more than that I am thankful to you for the kindness that you have shown to me.
From the first contact, the team at Lanyon Bowdler gave a fast & efficient service. They were very friendly & gave me the confidence that I had found the right solicitors. The advice given & the fast responses were beyond my expectations. The matter was resolved in no time at all.
I contacted Lanyon Bowdler for advice on a Welsh Redress offer I received after a recent never event incident that happened during my ectopic pregnancy procedure. The advice and service I received from the very first phone call was fantastic. The advice and information from Emma Hart was clear and her approach was professional while being in a friendly manor. I was kept fully aware of what was happening and I am so thankful to her for sorting everything so quick and easy on my behalf. Her service was truly amazing.
Was satisfied with the work they’ve done for my family, my experience with them all was very good and welcoming thank you all involved.
Communication was second to none. Thank you.
Since dealing with Lanyon Bowdler they have been diligent, efficient and at all times very helpful along with being structured in dealing with matters, fees and clarity on all levels. Thank you.
I was clearly informed of progress step by step. The service you provided was very good.
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From start to finish we had excellent service. Friendly, approachable and professional.
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Over the last seven years I have been represented by Lanyon Bowdler in a clinical negligence case. Throughout this time, I put my complete trust in the firm and they did not let me down.
My solicitor kept me informed on everything in the five years that it took to have a successful claim.
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Whenever I have had need to contact Lanyon Bowdler I have always received a fast, concise and friendly response.
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We were particularly impressed with the quality of work, the speed and excellent communication.
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Great Service; Lanyon Bowdler were excellent from the outset. Straightforward and easy process. I just sat back and waited.
Our first experience with a medical claim has been made that much more painless by the clear and consistent advice provided to date, thank you.
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By choosing Lanyon Bowdler to investigate your baby’s medical negligence claim, you will have some of the country’s leading legal experts on your team. We are committed to providing exemplary levels of care to our clients, working closely and considerately with you to ensure the best possible outcome to your compensation claim.
Our clinical negligence team features experienced solicitors, as well as in-house medical professionals, so we feel confident that we are the right team to represent you and your family.
In addition to this, we are also proud to have been repeatedly ranked in Tier One for the West Midlands by The Legal 500, and Band One in the Midlands by Chambers UK.
If you’d like one of the country’s leading law firms on your team as you seek justice for your baby, please get in touch with us today, and our qualified and experienced team of lawyers will be happy to help you in any way we can.
If you think you or a family member has received negligent medical treatment which led to the tragic loss of a child then it is likely you are entitled to make a compensation claim. Give us a call or complete our online enquiry form, to see how our team can help you get the justice and compensation you deserve.
There is no obligation or any charges for our initial assessment. By choosing Lanyon Bowdler, you can rest assured that you have the best legal expertise on your team. Lanyon Bowdler’s team of medical negligence solicitors is widely acclaimed and recognised as one of the best clinical negligence departments in the country. Our Birth Injury Solicitors are more than willing to talk to you and advise you on the best course of action for your situation.
As a leading full-service law firm in Wales, we have offices in Shrewsbury, Bromyard, Conwy, Hereford, Ludlow, Oswestry, and Telford, so are able to act for clients on Neonatal Death Compensation Claims in Shropshire, Herefordshire, Mid and North Wales and across the Midlands. Our track record makes us the leading Neonatal Death Negligence Solicitors in Birmingham, Wolverhampton . We can represent you wherever you live in England or Wales.
We are committed to providing exceptional levels of client care and will work closely and considerately with you to help find the best outcomes and help to get your life back on track. If you wish to complain or seek compensation for an incident of medical or clinical negligence, our team of specialists will be able to deal with it in a sensitive and approachable way.
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