

A more personal approach to birth defect compensation.
Many birth defects are caused by genetic disorders, however some are caused by outside factors like the pregnant mother taking incorrectly prescribed medication. In these cases, the birth defects could have been prevented if the treating medical practitioner had exercised reasonable skill and care.
We’ve helped many parents claim compensation on behalf of their babies, but we understand your situation is unique, and different from every one of them. Getting more compensation for your baby starts with building a personal relationship with you, to truly understand your situation.
There’s no cost to speak to a medical negligence lawyer, tell your side of the story, and find out how much you can claim.
Getting started.
What birth defect compensation can I claim on my baby’s behalf?
The financial cost of taking care of children who have birth defects can significantly exceed what an average family can afford, and can include the cost of:
- Equipment, therapeutic aids, computers and technology.
- Medical treatment, therapy and medication.
- Special needs schooling or educational programs.
- Home and vehicle modifications.
- Additional costs of holidaying and engaging in recreational activities.
In the case of birth defects caused by negligence, most of these expenses are recoverable from the negligent medical practitioner. In addition, you may be able to claim compensation on your child’s behalf for:
- Pain and suffering, which is known as non-economic loss.
- Past and future loss of earnings and superannuation.
- The cost of past and future care and assistance with personal, domestic, household and property maintenance tasks including any care and assistance provided in the past by family and friends.
- The cost of fund management, if you or the child doesn’t have the capacity to manage financial affairs.
How we can help you.
You’re in safe hands with Law Partners.
Your birth injury lawyer is backed by a team of specialists including paralegals, medico-legal experts, forensic accountants and barristers. Your team will work hard for you, check in with you regularly and always keep you up to date with your case. You’re in safe hands with Australia’s largest specialist personal injury firm.
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Frequently asked questions.
We understand that making a claim against a medical practitioner is a big decision, and one that may be causing you some stress.
Remember that when you claim compensation on behalf of your baby, you’re seeking a settlement from the insurer of the hospital or specialist to compensate your baby for losses. It’s a settlement your baby is entitled to and deserves to receive if they’ve been financially impacted by negligence.
If you’re having trouble deciding, you’re welcome to simply call one of our birth injury lawyers and have a confidential conversation. There’s no pressure or obligation to proceed with a claim if you’re not ready, and we’ll always be here when you need us.
A no win no fee medical negligence lawyer offers to run your case for you and only get paid when you win. If you choose the right lawyer, it’s an excellent option that allows you to pursue your claim without any risk, but it’s important to check the lawyer’s costs agreement to fully understand what’s covered. With some no win no fee lawyers you can still end up having to pay thousands of dollars in disbursements if your case is unsuccessful. This is because their no win no fee agreements cover their professional fees but not the costs they incur. At Law Partners, our no win no fee, no disbursements guarantee covers all our costs and disbursements as well as our professional fees, so you can pursue your claim with peace of mind.
Even if you’ve spoken to another lawyer and been told you don’t have a claim, you can call us for a second opinion. Our medical negligence lawyers have successfully pursued many claims that were rejected by other lawyers.
Why should I choose Law Partners?
Caring for our clients drives everything we do – that’s why thousands of Australians every year choose Law Partners.
Do I have a case?
Our senior lawyers will assess your case for free.
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