Funding Medical Negligence Claims
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Funding Birth Injury Claims
When thinking about claiming compensation for a birth injury, it is normal to have concerns about the costs involved and how you will cover them. We work on a no win no fee basis which means that families can pursue justice, regardless of their financial position.
There is no cost – at all – unless, and until, we win the case. Proving that a significant birth injury was caused by avoidable medical errors requires the extensive expertise of specialist lawyers coupled with several independent medical experts.
Uncovering the truth of what happened and proving that it could have been prevented with better medical care is critical for families. It can be done without the added worry of the expense.
For more information about starting a birth injury claim, please get in touch to arrange a free, no-obligation initial consultation by calling 01253 766 559, or by completing the form opposite.
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To start a birth injury compensation claim today, or for more information simply complete the form below.
No win, no fee birth injury claims
Also known as a ‘conditional fee agreement’, this type of arrangement means you only pay our fees, and the insurance premium for your claim, if we manage to secure compensation for you.
There is no cost to you to start a no win, no fee birth injury claim and no financial risk. If your claim fails, you will not owe us anything.
For more information about starting a birth injury claim, please get in touch to arrange a free, no-obligation initial consultation calling 01253 766 559 or by completing this form.
Legal aid for birth injury claims
Legal Aid was withdrawn by the UK government for most types of clinical negligence claims in April 2013. However, Legal Aid funding is still available for some birth injury claims depending on the circumstances.
Unfortunately, we no longer offer Legal Aid funding as we prefer to be free to select our own medical experts to assist in delivering the best outcomes for families.
Costs involved only after a birth injury claim is successfully concluded
There are two costs that are payable only if, and when, a claim is successfully concluded and compensation secured:
1) Legal fees – we will explain our fee structure during your initial meeting with our team so you have a clear picture of how these costs work
2) Insurance premium – this covers the costs of the independent medical experts who helped win your claim
We will make sure that all of the costs involved in making a birth injury claim are clearly explained to you at the outset. We will then keep you regularly updated about the time we have spent and the associated costs as your case progresses, so you always stay on top of the costs involved in your case.
For more information about starting a birth injury claim, please get in touch to arrange a free, no-obligation initial consultation calling 01253 766 559 or by completing this form.
Funding Options For Other Medical Negligence Claims
There are various options for funding other medical negligence claims with our team representing most of our clients on a no win, no fee basis. This means there is normally no upfront cost to start a claim and no cost to you if your claim does not succeed.
There are often upfront fees from medical experts to allow us to obtain screening reports to assess whether there is a claim.
If we require a screening report at your expense, we will discuss this with you in advance of obtaining any report and the costs involved. If your claim is successful, the cost of this report will be reimbursed from the Defendant.
For more information about starting a medical negligence claim, please get in touch to arrange a free, no-obligation initial consultation calling 01253 766 559 or by completing this form.
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"I turned to Diane at a very low point in my life but with her by my side, I found the strength and courage to fight to get my daughter the justice she deserves. Diane is so passionate about her work, she goes above and beyond putting her whole heart into what she does. She is a fighter, she has a vision and she fights her hardest to make it happen. Her dedication to her work is inspiring.
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"I can’t thank Diane and her team enough for what they have done for our family. The service provided by Diane is second to none, it is exceptional. Diane is so knowledgeable and approachable, she explains everything in a way that is easy to understand. The relief we now feel knowing that our disabled child will be able to access all that she needs, and will be looked after for the rest of her life, is immeasurable. One of the best decisions I have ever made was to give Diane a call. I can’t recommend Diane enough".
"Coping with a brain damaged child is probably the biggest challenge of any parent's life. Challenging the NHS in terms of negligence is an entirely different battle which has enormous stress attached to it. The reason for pursuing it however, is to ensure your child will never have to suffer financially for the rest of their life. Diane Rostron and her team understand this, and possess the skills to ask the most appropriate questions to the NHS in a logical sequence that has ultimately won our case. I would highly recommend Diane who succeeded where others had previously failed.”
"Diane Rostron was able to put everything in a clean light, I didn’t really know after I had a previous solicitor who acted for me, they could not bring our case to a successful conclusion and it broke my heart. I was worried about how I was ever going to carry on looking after my child following his birth injury. Diane has supported and given me guidance through a very difficult time. I will always be grateful to Diane and her team for their support and help."
Start a birth injury compensation claim now
If you believe that your child has suffered a preventable birth injury as a result of medical negligence, please contact our team of birth injury claims solicitors by calling 01253 766 559 or completing the form below.