Stillbirth Claims

It may be possible to bring a claim for stillbirth compensation if there were failures to provide regular / appropriate check-ups or undertake certain tests that would have diagnosed a problem such as pre-eclampsia. Other possibilities during the antenatal care period include if test results were misinterpreted, symptoms not properly considered or correctly treated, or if there should have been a referral which was not undertaken – for example if a mother had risk factors such as diabetes or high blood pressure. Mistakes may also have been made during the birth of the baby such as a delay in recognising foetal distress.

We recognise that many mothers will suffer from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder or depression after such a tragic event. It may be possible to claim for the cost of any psychological therapies considered by experts to be needed, any lost earnings or other financial losses resulting from the stillbirth. However, due to the way the law works in this area, the compensation that can be claimed in these types of cases can be quite limited. We can advise fully about this.

We may be able to assist you in relation to an inquest into the death of your baby. Please see our Inquests page for more information. Different funding arrangements may apply to inquest matters and we can advise you about this.

If you or a family member is concerned that a stillbirth could have been avoided with better treatment, please contact us to discuss how we can help.

Your case will be investigated by our specialist lawyers, led by a partner. Stillbirth claims can be difficult as it must be shown that the outcome could have been prevented. We are well versed in the legal arguments needed to bring successful claims and maximise compensation.

We work closely with specialist experts to assess the strength of claim including midwives, and consultant obstetricians.

Our lawyers are recognised by the Legal 500 and Chambers directories as specialists in clinical negligence cases.