Legally Speaking – Birth Injury

Podcast Notes

In this episode we are joined by James Thompson – Head of Clinical Negligence for Ison Harrison Solicitors – to gain an insight and an overview of where parents and their children stand legally in the event of a traumatic and injurious event through the result of negligence.

Some areas covered in this episode include:

• What is classed as a birth injury in law?
• What time limits are there on bringing a case to court?
• What can be claimed for?
• Is legal aid available?
• Even if your child does not yet have a diagnosis, can you still bring a claim?