Cerebral Palsy Compensation Claims in Leicester
The impact of cerebral palsy on both child and their family can be extreme. In the event that the cerebral palsy was caused by medical negligence, then you may be left with a host of unanswered questions and forced to rethink your future life plans.
If your child’s cerebral palsy was the result of medical negligence, for example, if it was caused by preventable childbirth or pregnancy complications, then you may be able to make a claim for compensation.
At Ashtons Legal, our expert cerebral palsy compensation claims solicitors based in Leicester are available to help support and legally guide you through the steps you may choose to take. We aim to secure funding to provide for and sustain your child’s quality of life.
We understand the emotional complexity of even considering making a medical negligence claim. Our team will work with you with compassionate, supportive methods in a dedicated pursuit of the outcome your family deserves to secure your well-being and provide you with expert advice and reassurance throughout your journey.
We recognise that financial compensation does not undo medical damage. However, taking the financial burden away from you and your child will increase access to valuable childcare professionals, at-home and outsourced equipment, specialist education and other upbringing needs.
Our cerebral palsy claims solicitors in Leicester can support you in the following ways:
- A free initial consultation on your claim
- No win no fee funding
- A negotiation-led approach that means most claims are settled out of court
- Independently accredited expertise you can trust
- A very high track record of successful claims
- A sensitive, personal service to support you during this difficult time
- Advice regarding welfare and benefits from our specialist rehabilitation team.
Contact our Cerebral Palsy Claims Solicitors in Leicester
If you are considering making a claim, please contact our medical negligence lawyers in Leicester.
You can get in touch by calling 0330 191 4867, emailing enquiries@ashtonslegal.co.uk or filling in the enquiry form on the right-hand side of our contact page.
Our Cerebral Palsy Compensation Claims Service
Assessing your cerebral palsy claim
We’ll begin by hearing your story and fully understanding what happened in your medical negligence experience. This will help us understand your case and its details inside and out.
You will be invited to detail how medical negligence caused your child’s cerebral palsy diagnosis and the impact that this has had on you and your family’s lives. Once this assessment is completed, we can make an initial assessment as to whether you have a case and what the claims process would look like.
Our experienced team will take every step to support you and answer your initial questions.
Building your cerebral palsy medical negligence case
Cohesive evidence is the core of most successful medical negligence claims. Collecting as many witness statements, independent reports from experts, and medical records as possible is crucial, so this is an essential first step.
Our solicitors then will combine and substantiate this evidence with relevant information on your child’s circumstances, thereby fleshing out the case.
Our processes are built to give you the strongest chance of success. If there is an aspect of the cerebral palsy negligence claims process that you would like to discuss, then we are happy to talk to you.
Drafting and submitting a Letter of Claim
The next step is to issue a Letter of Claim to the Defendant. This letter accuses the defendant of detailed medical negligence and makes a substantial claim that the injury and diagnoses were otherwise avoidable.
Sometimes, the Defendant readily admits liability, and then our medical negligence lawyer will value the claim and negotiate the compensation award. They will fully consider your needs and circumstances, including while you wait for a response.
If the Defendant refuses to admit liability and we believe the merits of your claim to be strong, we will ensure that your claim is issued in Court so that we can progress to resolving the issues in dispute. The majority of cerebral palsy claims are settled outside of court, but should your claim lead to litigation, we will provide strong and resolute representation to do all we can to secure a favourable outcome.
Mediation processes
Our focus always lies in alternative dispute resolution because it allows our clients to reach settlements out of court. Many of our clients found compensation for cerebral palsy through our mediation process.
If the Defendant admits liability, then we can use our mediation or arbitration skills to achieve a favourable outcome, saving you time and stress. We can also use mediation to close the gap between feuding parties, using the tools available to us to progress the claim as quickly as possible.
Court processes
At times, litigation proves unavoidable. We understand how court proceedings add to the stress of an already burdened life experience and will maintain practical but sensitive legal representation on your behalf, keeping you informed and comfortable throughout.
Free Support and Rehabilitation Service
Rehabilitation is often a vital but expensive step in the beginning stages of managing cerebral palsy. We aim to support you through your rehabilitation journey, regardless of the outcome of your claim.
With our specialist client support and rehabilitation team we can support you to:
- Access medical and therapeutic treatment for your condition
- Ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home (including aids and adaptations)
- Apply for disability and/or welfare benefits
- Access funding to pay for care in your home
- Seek education funding for children and young people.
Why work with Ashtons Legal?
Ashtons Legal has a proven track record in securing substantial compensation for victims of medical negligence. Our highly trained solicitors know exactly what needs to go into a compelling case and will commit to ensuring you have the best chance of success.
We use all available evidence and substantiating material in each case to provide a bespoke claim that truly represents your experience. We guarantee our discretion and sensitivity when handling your case and will always centralise your best interests.
We are proud to have a committed, highly accredited, empathetic legal team. Several Senior members of our team are either Senior Fellows or Senior Litigators, recognised by APIL. Members of our team also sit on the Law Society Clinical Negligence panel.
Cerebral Palsy Compensation Claim Fees
‘No win no fee’ cerebral palsy claims
Our cerebral palsy compensation lawyers in Leicester operate on a ‘no win no fee’ basis. This means that you will only be asked to pay legal fees if your case is successful, making it impossible for you to be in a worse position than you started.
Please contact us with any questions for our cerebral palsy lawyers.
Contact our Cerebral Palsy Claims Solicitors in Leicester
If you are considering making a claim, please contact our medical negligence lawyers in Leicester.
You can get in touch by calling 0330 191 4867, emailing enquiries@ashtonslegal.co.uk or filling in the enquiry form on the right-hand side of our contact page.