What birth defects can I claim for on my baby’s behalf?
You can claim compensation for birth defects that could have been prevented if the treating medical practitioner had exercised reasonable skill and care.
In addition, when an unpreventable birth defect is diagnosed early, and the parents are not financially prepared to care for a child who requires extensive medical care and assistance, sometimes with the advice of a medical practitioner, termination is considered the best option.
In cases where a medical practitioner fails to diagnose a serious birth defect prior to the baby being born or fails to provide appropriate advice to the parents about the child’s birth defect, this can give rise to a medical negligence claim.
If you’re not sure whether you’re entitled to make a claim, you can call 13 15 15 and get free advice from a birth injury lawyer.