Caesarean Section Claims
Claim Compensation for C-Section Negligence
Caesarean section negligence can lead to serious harm for mothers and babies. If mistakes were made during your C-section, our expert medical negligence solicitors can help.
“Osbornes Law is an established firm which handles a breadth of complex and high-value clinical negligence matters.”
“The team handles a host of complex maternal claims, including cognitive injuries as a result of delayed birth treatments, cerebral palsy, and vaginal mesh litigation.”
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Caesarean section negligence claims
When carried out correctly, caesarean sections (C-sections) protect both mother and baby from potential harm. But when something goes wrong, the consequences can be devastating. If you or a loved one has suffered due to negligent caesarean section care, our expert birth injury solicitors are here to advise you on whether you can claim for negligence.
What is caesarean section negligence?
Caesarean section negligence occurs when medical professionals fail to meet the expected standard of care during a C-section, leading to avoidable harm. This might happen during:
- Delayed diagnosis: Waiting too long to perform an emergency C-section despite clear warning signs.
- Surgical errors: Mistakes during the procedure, such as damage to internal organs, excessive bleeding, or retained surgical instruments.
- Anaesthetic failures: Poor administration or monitoring of anaesthesia, leading to unnecessary pain or awareness during surgery.
- Inadequate post-operative care: Failure to monitor for infection, haemorrhage, or complications like blood clots.
Negligent care can result in serious physical and psychological injuries for the mother, and in some cases, harm to the baby as well.
Common injuries from negligent c-sections
Women affected by C-section negligence may experience:
- Severe infections such as sepsis
- Organ damage (e.g. bladder or bowel injuries)
- Uncontrolled bleeding or need for emergency hysterectomy
- Poorly managed scarring or long-term pain
- Psychological trauma including PTSD or postnatal depression
Our team has supported women who have experienced long-term health issues, fertility complications, and emotional distress due to mistakes that could have been avoided.
Do I have a claim?
If you believe your injuries were caused by negligent care before, during or after a caesarean section, you may be entitled to make a medical negligence claim. To succeed, we’ll need to prove:
- A duty of care was owed by the medical professionals.
- That duty was breached—meaning the care fell below an acceptable standard.
- The breach directly caused injury or loss.
We offer a free, confidential consultation where we’ll listen to your experience and advise you on the next steps.
Why Choose Osbornes Law?
At Osbornes Law, our award-winning medical negligence team is known for its compassionate, client-first approach. We have:
- Specialist expertise in birth injury and maternity injury claims
- A proven track record of securing significant settlements
- Accreditation from AvMA and the Law Society Clinical Negligence Panel
- Strong relationships with leading medical experts
- No-win-no-fee claims
The first step is to get advice from a specialist birth injury solicitor. The team at Osbornes will review your case and advise you on the best course of action for getting the compensation you deserve.
How long do I have to claim?
In most cases, you have three years from the date of the negligence, or from when you first realised that your injury was caused by negligent treatment.
Get expert legal advice today
Contact us today for compassionate legal support in claiming compensation. We’ll navigate the complexities of your case, ensuring you receive the care and compensation you deserve. Call 020 7485 8811 or fill in the contact form below.
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Jodi Newton holds over 20 years of experience in birth and surgical injury cases, including those pertaining to cerebral palsy, negligent treatment of sepsis, and negligent A&E treatment.
Practice head Stephanie Prior is noted for her expertise in birth injury litigation, including cases resulting in serious cognitive injuries.
The team handles a host of complex maternal claims, including cognitive injuries as a result of delayed birth treatments, cerebral palsy, and vaginal mesh litigation.
Osbornes has a skilled team of solicitors advising clients on a wide range of clinical negligence matters.
Hard working, approachable, good knowledge of clinical negligence and clients’ specific conditions
A joy to work with and always 100% client focused at all times.
The clinical negligence team at Osbornes is much lauded for its ability to ‘represent the diverse range of London-based clients
Stephanie Prior is head of the clinical negligence department at Osbornes Law. She acts on a wide range of issues, including claims for brain injuries sustained at birth and delays in diagnosis. She frequently represents clients in fatal claims involving surgical error.
"Stephanie Prior is the leading spokesperson on the high profile maternity scandal cases involving many NHS Trusts."
Stephanie has developed a particularly strong reputation for her handling of birth injury claims, as well as cases concerning surgical negligence and delays in surgery.
"An excellent firm which achieves fantastic outcomes for clients."
"Stephanie Prior takes on complex cases and gets excellent results. She has a background in medicine which serves her clients well and is a realistic but tough litigator."
"Stephanie Prior is hugely dedicated, adored by her clients, tenacious, efficient and extremely knowledgeable."
"Stephanie Prior is very good with troubled clients and is easily able to make them feel at ease."
"Stephanie shows sensitivity and deals with things in an understanding way."
Osbornes provides a very intimate and personal client service which is increasingly rare in this sector.
The lawyers in the team are highly experienced and will drive cases very hard on behalf of their clients.
"Stephanie Prior has a realistic attitude to the complexities of the cases. She wins the trust of her clients and goes the extra mile to ensure they get the best outcomes."
"Stephanie Prior... manages a varied caseload, including obstetric claims, child and adult brain injury cases and fatal and non-fatal spinal cord injury cases."
"Stephanie is experienced, knowledgeable of all aspects of clinical negligence work, and strategic in running cases."
"The team were extremely professional in putting my needs first. There was a joined-up approach to catering for the client, and all lawyers involved were briefed and constructive."
Stephanie Prior is always very professional and kind. Highly recommended.
Quite simply excellent, with a highly competent and well-rounded team. They understand complex medical litigation and have been our lifesavers, and we will always owe them our immense gratitude.
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