How our stillbirth claims specialists can help

stillbirth claims frequently asked questions

There are many different causes of stillbirths, including: 
  • Issues with the placenta; 
  • Poor health of the mother; 
  • Underlying health problems of the baby (birth defects); 
  • Failure to recognise and/or treat a pregnant mother’s symptoms; 
  • Failure to conduct regular check-ups during pregnancy; 
  • Failure to refer the mother to a specialist if needed. 
It is highly unlikely you will have to go to Court with your stillbirth claim. Most medical negligence stillbirth claims will settle before Court is needed. Sometimes, if a settlement can’t be agreed outside of Court, it will need to go to Court for a final decision.  We know how distressing it can be, having to think about appearing before a judge to hear about your experience. That’s why we’ll be with you every step of the way.
Before a coroner can legally begin investigating a death under this jurisdiction, there needs to have been proof of ‘independent life’ before the death. Unfortunately this can’t be proven in the case of stillbirths, meaning coroners are not legally allowed to investigate them under the jurisdiction of England, Wales and Scotland.  As solicitors, we have had instances where a client has asked for a formal inquest after a stillbirth. We can apply for this on your behalf, but you will be asked to attend as a witness. 
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Our PR team recently put in an FOI request, where we asked every health trust in England for the number of medical negligence claims relating to stillbirths between 2012/13 and 2022/23. Our research has found alarming statistics, and we’ll keep updating this area with further coverage.

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