Medical Negligence
Kingsley Napley LLP
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We - Obstetric Emergency & Ruptured Uterus Specialists | Home | Services | Medical Negligence | Birth Injury | Obstetric Emergencies | Ruptured Uterus | Contact Cerebral Palsy Claim Concerning Injury Sustained Following Ruptured Uterus Settled for £1.27m - Case Study Navigation: Medical Negligence > Birth Injury Claims > Obstetric Emergencies > Case Studies Publication Date: 2024 Practice Area: Medical Negligence & Personal Injury Seven-Figure Settlement: We secured a £1.27 million settlement for a family whose child developed cerebral palsy as a result of birth injuries sustained following a ruptured uterus during delivery. This substantial settlement reflects the severity of the injuries and the lifelong care needs resulting from this obstetric emergency. Ruptured Uterus Emergency: Ruptured uterus is a serious obstetric emergency that requires immediate recognition and emergency intervention to prevent catastrophic harm to both mother and baby. Our case involved failures in the management of this critical situation. Emergency Management Failures: Our investigation revealed that the obstetric team failed to recognize the signs of uterine rupture promptly and did not respond with the urgency required for this life-threatening emergency, resulting in prolonged oxygen deprivation to the baby. Birth Injury Consequences: The delays in recognizing and managing the ruptured uterus resulted in the baby suffering significant brain injury due to oxygen deprivation, leading to cerebral palsy with profound physical and cognitive impairments. Expert Obstetric Evidence: We obtained evidence from leading obstetric experts who confirmed that the signs of uterine rupture should have been recognized earlier and that prompt emergency delivery would have prevented the brain injury and cerebral palsy. Cerebral Palsy Impact: The child requires extensive ongoing care including physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, specialized equipment, educational support, and potential future surgical interventions throughout their lifetime.
Measurable Results
Cerebral palsy claim concerning injury sustained following ruptured uterus settled for £1.27 million. Substantial seven-figure settlement providing comprehensive financial security for child with birth injury and extensive support for family dealing with lifelong care responsibilities.