Cerebral Palsy Claims
Brain damage from oxygen deprivation during labour and delivery, causing lifelong disability requiring round-the-clock care.
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£5,000,000 – £25,000,000
Typical compensation range
3 years
Limitation period
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Similar Past Cases
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Cerebral Palsy: Delayed Emergency Caesarean
A baby developed cerebral palsy after the medical team at an NHS hospital failed to perform an emergency caesarean section despite clear signs of fetal distress on the CTG monitor. The 50-minute delay in delivery resulted in oxygen deprivation causing permanent brain damage. The child requires round-the-clock care.
Delayed caesarean section cases resulting in cerebral palsy are among the highest-value clinical negligence claims in the UK.
Ventouse Delivery Injury: Infant Brain Haemorrhage
Improper use of a ventouse (vacuum extractor) during delivery at an NHS hospital caused a severe brain haemorrhage in the newborn. The child developed developmental delays and a seizure disorder requiring ongoing specialist treatment and educational support.
Ventouse extraction injuries often involve questions about whether the instrument was used correctly and whether a caesarean section should have been performed instead.
About Cerebral Palsy Claims Claims
Cerebral palsy claims are among the highest-value personal injury claims in the UK. They arise when medical negligence during labour and delivery causes oxygen deprivation (hypoxic-ischaemic encephalopathy) to the baby's brain, resulting in cerebral palsy — a lifelong condition affecting movement, posture, and coordination.
Key evidence includes CTG (cardiotocograph) traces showing fetal distress that was not acted upon, delays in performing emergency caesarean sections, failure to recognise or respond to umbilical cord complications, and inadequate resuscitation after birth. Expert neonatology and obstetric evidence is essential.
The NHS Each Babies Count programme acknowledges that many cases of birth-related brain injury are preventable. Therapeutic hypothermia (cooling treatment) within 6 hours of birth can reduce brain damage, and failure to provide this treatment when indicated may itself constitute negligence.
Settlements in cerebral palsy cases regularly reach £5 million to £25 million, reflecting the enormous cost of lifetime care. Awards cover 24-hour care, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, specialist education, adaptive housing, wheelchair and mobility equipment, and loss of future earnings. Claims can be brought until the child's 21st birthday. If the individual lacks mental capacity, there is no limitation period.
Typical Compensation Range
Based on reported settlements and court awards. Individual case values vary significantly.
Limitation Period
3 years
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