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Our Medical Negligence Services

Birth Injury Claims and Neonatal Death Compensation

Having a new born baby can be stressful enough without having added issues/complications during the neonatal period (relating to the moment a baby is born up until day 28).

To know that complications could have been minimised or even avoided completely, can make the situation seem even more difficult.

How Can a Medical Professional Cause a Neonatal Issue?

Delayed or inadequate examination of both mother and baby
No action taken to improve the wellbeing of mother/baby
A below standard of care given throughout the birth/aftercare
Misdiagnosis or wrongly prescribed medications

This birth negligence can have the following effects on a baby:

Blood poisoning (sepsis)
Problems with baby’s breathing
Hypoglycaemia (closely related with diabetes)
Restricted growth/problems with growth further on
Heart defects (congenital)

There may also be the following effects on the mother:

Perineal tears
Organ injury
Blood clots, fits or even stroke
No pain relief after or poorly performed caesarean section

Due to the vulnerability of both mother and baby during this ‘neonatal’ period the upmost care is expected from nurses and doctors.

Following negations with the defendant, Mr X was offered £250,000 gross of the interim payments of £52,009 to settle the claim. Mr X accepted this offer and was very thankful for our assistance with his claim.

Absolutely amazing service, I had an accident back in 2016 and they fought tooth and nail to get me the treatment and pay out that I deserved, my case handler Amy kept me informed throughout the entire process. I would definitely recommend Howells to anyone.

From start to finish my daughter’s medical negligence claim was handled brilliantly. Communication was excellent and her case was handled sensitively and professionally, with a successful outcome at the end.

Excellent service as always, Highly recommended wouldn't use anybody else , always on hand to help and advice . Thank you!!!!!

Paul Gander

Sue dealt with my personal injury claim with professionalism at all times. She kept both myself and my son fully informed throughout the process and always responded to queries quickly and efficiently. I would have no hesitation in using this firm again.

Stuart Marks

I recently used Howells' for a claim. After an initial telephone conversation, Amy (our assigned representative) went through the process of our potential claim. She outlined time frames and the strength of our case. We ended up receiving compensation above our expectations. I was thoroughly impressed the team from Howells and would have no hesitation in recommending them to others. They handled the whole process in a manner which inspired confidence, knowing that we were in good hands.

Simon Marks

Howells have been fantastic when dealing with my claim and i would recommend them to anyone. I would like to thank Sue for her outstanding service and patience throughout my case. You were great and I cannot thank you enough for the end result. Also thank you to Glendora and Amy for all your help. 5* service all round

Gavin Herbert

Life changing issues affected our daughter due to a misdiagnosis and then catalogue of errors. We are so grateful to Sue and the team and the lovely Glendora! Thank you so much for all your hard work, perseverance and pure doggedness. Hopefully this has saved another family from having to go through this! Amazing service from such nice people! Enjoy the hamper!

Discover If You Could Have a Claim

If you or your baby have suffered undue physical harm due to medical care you have received, get in touch with our friendly and experienced birth injury solicitors. You may have a claim for birth negligence or neonatal death compensation.

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Meet the Key Individuals

Sue Edwards
Partner
Solicitor
Head of Medical
Negligence and Personal
Injury Department
Cardiff Office

Thomas Stride
Associate
Personal Injury and
Medical Negligence
Cardiff Office

Robert Jones
Chartered Legal Executive (Fellow)
Personal Injury and
Medical Negligence
Cardiff Office

Amy Downey
Legal Assistant
Personal Injury and
Medical Negligence

Glendora Hendrickson
Personal Assistant
Personal Injury and
Medical Negligence
Cardiff Office