Clinical negligence in the neonatal period can have significant consequences. Neonatal care concerns the health of a baby for the first 28 days after its birth. This can be a stressful and difficult time for a family, not least if a baby is suffering from illness or other medical problems.
If the neonatal care administered to a baby falls short of a suitable standard, you may be able to claim for clinical negligence on the part of the organisation providing care.
The importance of neonatal care
Neonatal care is very important. If a neonatal baby becomes ill or suffers an injury, there could be long-term consequences. Injury to the brain, for example, at a neonatal stage, might lead to the development of cerebral palsy or other serious conditions.
In most cases an injury is an unavoidable result of illness or disease. However, sometimes it may be the result of medical negligence during the neonatal period.
Claiming compensation for clinical negligence
If it can be demonstrated that a child sustained an injury as a result of negligent neonatal care, they may be entitled to compensation. In serious cases, where the neonatal injury has long term effects, a claim for medical negligence will go some way to covering the medical or care costs that result from the injury.
Claiming compensation for medical negligence can be difficult and stressful for all involved. Legal Advice Helpline offers straightforward information on solicitors who will be able to help you pursue a claim.
Call Legal Advice Helpline now on 0800 612 3042 for more information on neonatal negligence or any other example of clinical negligence.