Stillbirth Negligence Claims
The tragedy of a stillbirth is something that no pregnant woman would ever want to experience. The sudden and unexplained death of a baby in the womb can leave the parents as well the whole family grieving. In the UK, stillbirths are quite common. In fact, every day, at least 11 stillbirth cases are reported. If you have suffered a stillbirth, you may be eligible to make stillbirth negligence claims.
What is a Stillbirth?
Stillbirth refers to babies who are born dead after 24 weeks of gestation. If the baby dies before this period, it is known as miscarriage. Stillbirths can occur when the baby has already died in the womb before the onset of labour or it can occur during the delivery period.
If the baby was born alive and passed away shortly afterwards, it is known as infant mortality.
Stillbirth Causes
Stillbirth may be caused due to a number of reasons. Some of the common causes of stillbirth include:
- Placental problems
- Congenital abnormalities
- Rhesus factor disease
- Pre-eclampsia
- Infectiosn
- Premature birth
- Birth trauma
- Maternal diabetes
There are a number of stillbirths which cannot be prevented. But, if you suffered a stillbirth due to the negligence of the medical professionals to take care of you during pregnancy or delivery, you may be eligible to make stillbirth negligence claims.
Making A Stillbirth Negligence Claim
If you have received substandard care during pregnancy or during delivery and have suffered a stillbirth as a result, we can help you make stillbirth negligence claims.
Personalinjuryclaims.co.uk solicitors have vast experience in handling all types of clinical negligence claims including stillbirth claims. We have handled birth injury claims using a No Win No Fee scheme and have helped victims recover substantial compensation for their losses.
If you believe you have a stillbirth case, speak to our expert medical negligence solicitors today. You can request a call back by completing our online claim form.
