Birth injury claims.  These form a significant proportion of medical negligence claims as a whole.

 A baby may suffer a catastrophic injury at, or shortly before the time of, birth. Even a brief delay in delivery can result in oxygen starvation to its brain. This causes a condition known as cerebral palsy which affects every aspect of the baby’s growth and development.

 A child can sue in his or her own right although a parent or guardian will always deal with the claim on his or her behalf.

 Below are some examples of recent court decisions involving birth injury claims. In each case, the baby Claimant was left with significant injuries.