Obstetrics Negligence Claims

If you or your family have been affected by sub-standard medical care by an obstetrician, our team of expert medical negligence solicitors can help you pursue a claim for compensation.

Our medical negligence solicitors are expert in successfully concluding obstetrics negligence cases, including cerebral palsy claims.

Obstetrics negligence cases tend to be legally and emotionally complex. Our team will do everything possible to reduce the stress on families involved in such claims and always fights for the best result for you and your child.

Our obstetrics negligence experts

Our award-winning team believes in putting clients first. We are dedicated to achieving the best results possible and pride ourselves on our sensitive approach. Any of our obstetrics negligence claims experts below will be pleased to discuss your case and offer free advice over the phone.

Iona Meeres-Young

Head of Personal Injury and Medical Negligence
London, England 0330 460 6769 Email Iona

Medical Negligence
Samantha Critchley

Partner
London, England 0330 460 6812 Email Samantha

Medical Negligence
Mark Bowman

Partner
London, England 0330 460 6794 Email Mark

Medical Negligence

Personal Injury
Ian Christian

Partner
London, England 0330 460 6514 Email Ian

Medical Negligence
Julia Hamilton

Partner
Manchester, England 0330 460 6780 Email Julia

Medical Negligence
Lindsay Holt

Partner
Manchester, England 0330 460 6789 Email Lindsay

Medical Negligence
Claire Horton

Partner
Manchester, England 0330 460 6748 Email Claire

Medical Negligence
Mandy Luckman

Partner, Head of Medical Negligence Birmingham
Birmingham, England 0330 236 7754 Email Mandy

Medical Negligence

Personal Injury
Shivi Nathan

Partner
London, England 0330 460 7160 Email Shivi

Medical Negligence
Kate Rohde

Partner
London, England 0330 460 6781 Email Kate

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Settlement for new mother injured in instrumental delivery

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