Child Medical Negligence: Clinical Negligence Claims Children.
Delays in diagnosing common childhood illnesses and errors in treatment are usually the reasons behind many medical negligence claims involving children.
Young children in particular are at risk of incorrect treatment or misdiagnosis because they struggle to communicate so their symptoms are sometimes overlooked.
As a parent or guardian, having a seriously ill child is your worst nightmare and if the professionals who are meant to look after them fail in their duty of care, it is simply devastating.
Taking legal action may not be at the forefront of your mind during what is a very difficult time, but our highly experienced specialists can talk you through your options in a clear, friendly and sensitive way.
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We have experienced Child Medical Negligence Solicitors who are specialised in these compensation claims. Get in touch today.
The Medical Negligence Team is recognised in Tier 1 for the West Midlands in the 2025 edition of the Legal 500, which states ‘The ‘efficient and pragmatic’ team at Lanyon Bowdler adopts a ’truly personal approach’ when dealing with cases involving birth, brain and fatal claims’. A testimonial reads: ‘Absolutely amazing service and communication. Personal treatment throughout, great advice and support’.
Chambers UK 2025 rank the department in Band 1 in the Midlands and state ‘an impressive practice group with a growing presence across the West Midlands. The team offers specialist advice across the full gamut of clinical negligence mandates, with particular experience in cases of surgical error, delayed diagnosis and failure to supervise those at risk of suicide. The firm is additionally skilled in cases relating to post-surgical negligence, brain injury and fatal claims.’
Lanyon Bowdler were shortlisted at the 2024 Personal Injury Awards for Outstanding Case of the Year, having also been shortlisted for the Team of the Year award in 2022 which they had previously won in 2018.
Department head Beth Heath, won Clinical Negligence Lawyer of the Year in 2022.
The Personal Injury Awards provides a unique opportunity to highlight and celebrate the excellence of individuals and organisations across the sector. The team is both proud and delighted to be recognised.
Your Child Medical Negligence Compensation questions answered
Consultant paediatric surgeons are the medical professionals who oversee procedures involving problems like appendicitis, abdominal hernia, intussusceptions and acute abdomen.
Negligence by paediatric surgeons is often related to a poor outcome following an operation, or misdiagnosis in the first instance.
As a parent or guardian, there are a variety of reasons why you may choose to take legal action, and it’s vital to have an experienced team of legal specialists by your side throughout the process.
The solicitors here at Lanyon Bowdler have dealt with a wide variety of child injury and child negligence claims relating to a number of issues, including:
- Failure to diagnose or treat chronic illnesses, such as diabetes, asthma attacks or epilepsy.
- Failure to diagnose or treat serious infections.
- Giving the wrong drugs or drug doses, resulting in disability or even death.
- Failure to recognise the significance of deteriorating sight and/or headaches which have delayed the diagnosis of tumours.
- Improper treatment of leukaemia.
- Complications from adenoidectomy and tonsillectomy.
- Failure to identify and treat fractures correctly.
- Not diagnosing seizure disorders, such as epilepsy, infantile spasms and pyridoxine deficiency.
Any negligent medical treatment which has caused harm to your child can be eligible for a legal claim. Paediatric compensation claims are not limited to work undertaken by a paediatrician.
The medical negligence lawyers here at Lanyon Bowdler have an excellent reputation for handling children’s compensation claims sensitively and effectively. Our legal specialists can provide all the knowledge and experience needed to pursue a successful case.
Martha’s Rule is a new NHS initiative allowing patients and families to request an urgent clinical review if they’re worried a condition is getting worse. On top of the 143 sites piloting the protocol, 3 paediatric critical care operational delivery networks are also testing it before national rollout.
In paediatric care, where signs of deterioration can be subtle but serious, any failure to respond to such concerns could make a claim for compensation even stronger.
At Lanyon Bowdler, our highly experienced team understands the unique challenges in children’s cases and will thoroughly examine whether appropriate steps were taken to keep your child safe.
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When a child suffers as a result of medical negligence, the impact can be profound, not just for them, but for the entire family. Whether the issue stems from a misdiagnosis, delayed treatment, surgical error or poor aftercare, you may have the right to pursue a child medical negligence claim.
Our compassionate and experienced child medical negligence solicitors understand that these are among the most distressing cases anyone can face. As part of Lanyon Bowdler’s specialist medical negligence team, we are here to offer calm, expert guidance at what can be an incredibly uncertain time. With our team of supportive medical negligence lawyers beside you, you’ll never face the journey alone.
We regularly act for families on child medical negligence claims in Shropshire, Herefordshire, Mid and North Wales, and are proud to be recognised as leading child medical negligence solicitors for Birmingham, Wolverhampton, and Worcester. Our work in this area is driven not only by legal excellence but by a deep understanding of what’s at stake, and a genuine commitment to securing the best possible future for your child.
We have offices in Shrewsbury, Bromyard, Conwy, Hereford, Ludlow, Oswestry, and Telford, and as a full service law firm in Wales, we are well-placed to support clients locally and across England and Wales. We also offer home visits and remote consultations to suit your needs and circumstances.
If you believe your child has suffered avoidable harm due to medical failings, we are ready to listen and advise. You can trust us to treat your case with the care and seriousness it deserves.
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