Maternity Claims - Experts, Quantum & Tips for Clinical Negligence Lawyers

Introduction

There is an increasing concern about the standards of maternity services in England and Wales following the investigations at Shrewsbury and Telford, Nottingham and Morecambe Bay.

However, not all cases give rise to a claim for compensation on behalf of mothers or fathers or of their babies.

This webinar will assist those with the task of dealing with the initial enquiry and risk assessment of a case on behalf of the parents and particularly the injured child and to identify those cases which may be worth further investigation.

It will also deal with some tips on how to progress these cases for your client.

What You Will Learn

This webinar will cover the following:

• Why are maternity claims so prevalent?
• The types of claims for parents
• The types of claims for children
• Identifying the types of birth injury and their potential cause
• Understanding and identifying the areas where things might go wrong
• Practical advice on screening and investigations
• Choice of expert discipline and timing
• Building a team
• The investigation of quantum
• Ancillary services

This webinar was recorded on 7th November 2023