The impact of living with cerebral palsy can be significant for children and their families. Where cerebral palsy was the result of an instance of medical negligence, the situation can be even more challenging.
If your child has been diagnosed with cerebral palsy as a result of medical negligence, our expert team will be able to help you with the process of making a claim for compensation. If successful, cerebral palsy compensation can help you and your family to access important medical treatment and support for your child and provide crucial financial security.
At Ashtons Legal, we understand that medical negligence can be a traumatic experience for your child, yourself, and your family. Whatever the circumstances may be, our team are here to provide compassionate support, while also taking every possible measure to secure the maximum available compensation for your case.
We are well aware that compensation can only do so much and it won’t be enough to reverse what has already happened. However, it can be used to help provide important financial support and ensure your child gets the necessary care equipment, education and therapies they need now and throughout their future.
Our cerebral palsy claims solicitors near Liverpool can provide you with:
- 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
- A free rehabilitation service to aid your child’s development.
Contact our Cerebral Palsy Claims Solicitors near Liverpool
To make a cerebral palsy claim, please contact our experienced cerebral palsy solicitors near Liverpool. You will be offered a free initial consultation to sensitively discuss the particulars of your case and plan the potential next steps.
You can get in touch by calling 0330 404 0749, 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
When you first get in touch with our cerebral palsy solicitors near Liverpool, we will work alongside you to carefully assess the details of your case.
During this first contact, you will be able to explain what happened and what sort of impact the cerebral palsy diagnosis has had. Using this information, we will then be able to advise you on whether you are likely to have grounds to make a successful cerebral palsy claim and, if so, what the legal processes will involve and what funding options will be available.
Building your cerebral palsy medical negligence case
There are several steps to building an effective cerebral palsy medical negligence case, the first of which is usually to gather as much evidence and information as possible. This is likely to include medical records, witness statements and reports from various independent medical experts.
During this time, our team will also look to continue establishing all of the information and evidence that relates to your experience, as well as the present and projected impact on your child’s health and wellbeing.
Drafting and submitting a Letter of Claim
A Letter of Claim is sent to the Defendant in your case. This essentially sets out the allegation of medical negligence, including how and why the injury leading to cerebral palsy could have been avoided.
Should the Defendant admit liability, your cerebral palsy solicitor will proceed to value your claim and negotiate a final settlement. Depending on your situation and the surrounding circumstances, they may also look to arrange for interim damage payments to be issued, which will help to ensure that you are fully supported until a full settlement is awarded.
There may be a situation which involves the Defendant refusing liability. If this happens, our team will carefully assess their grounds of denial, and if we continue to support the strength of your claim, the next step will be to issue court proceedings to find a resolution.
It should be noted that formal trials are rarely required and the majority of cerebral palsy negligence claims are settled outside of court. That said, if court proceedings are the only way to secure a positive outcome, we can assist you.
Mediation processes
If the Defendant admits liability for cerebral palsy negligence, we can use mediation or another form of meeting where lawyers work to negotiate settlement, known as alternative dispute resolution (ADR) to secure compensation. Our team have substantial experience in using both methods to secure high levels of compensation.
Court processes
If mediation or arbitration is not possible, or a settlement cannot be reached, we can represent you at trial. We have strong connections with various highly talented, knowledgeable and experienced barristers who specialise in medical negligence cases and who will able to offer you the highest standard of support.
Free rehabilitation service
Cerebral palsy is a complex condition and can result in the need to access specialist rehabilitation and healthcare support.
Regardless of whether your claim for compensation is successful, you will always have access to the support of our rehabilitation team who provide a service free of charge.
Why work with Ashtons Legal?
At Ashtons Legal, we have substantial experience in working alongside clients on a wide range of cerebral palsy claims. As such, we know exactly what is required to build a successful claim, having established a strong track record for delivering excellent results for our clients.
We always approach each individual case with the necessary compassion and you can trust us to carefully listen to your concerns and to provide answers to any questions you might have.
You’ll benefit from working with a friendly, passionate, and highly accredited legal team. Senior members of our team are recognised by APIL as either Senior Fellows or Senior Litigators, they are on the Law Society Clinical Negligence panel and Sharon Allison, our Head of Medical Negligence, also belongs to the AvMA Clinical Negligence.
Cerebral Palsy Compensation Claims Fees
‘No win no fee’ cerebral palsy claims
Our cerebral palsy solicitors near Liverpool handle claims on a ‘no win no fee’ basis. This means that you will only be required to pay your legal fees if we successfully claim compensation on your behalf.
Even where you are successful, the majority of your legal costs will likely be covered by the Defendant. If you do need to contribute to your fees, this will be clearly explained to you from the outset so there are no unwelcome surprises.
Contact our Cerebral Palsy Claims Solicitors near Liverpool
To make a cerebral palsy claim, please contact our experienced cerebral palsy solicitors near Liverpool. You will be offered a free initial consultation to sensitively discuss the particulars of your case and plan the potential next steps.
You can get in touch by calling 0330 404 0749, emailing enquiries@ashtonslegal.co.uk or filling in the enquiry form on the right-hand side of our contact page.