Birth injury claims can involve a wide range of injuries affecting a baby, mother or both.

Claims involving a baby may include brain injury, cerebral palsy, lack of oxygen, untreated jaundice, infection, fractures, nerve damage, Erb’s palsy, brachial plexus injury or injuries caused by delayed treatment.

Claims involving a mother may include severe tears, poor repair after delivery, infection, haemorrhage, delayed treatment, avoidable trauma or injuries linked to poor maternity care.

Each case depends on the facts. The key question is whether the injury was caused by care that fell below an acceptable standard.