Cerebral Palsy Information - Compensation Solicitors

The Cerebral Palsy Information Service is an independent network of medical negligence solicitors which is currently reviewing claims and arranging legal representation for people throughout the United Kingdom. We are able to recommend your compensation claim to an experienced solicitor who is a birth injury specialist and a member of The Law Society panel of medical negligence experts.

Our service is completely free and neither us nor your solicitor will charge you a penny. Compensation is paid in full with no deductions, you will not have to pay for any insurance or finance the claim in any respect. Legal Aid is available for birth injury compensation claims and only the child's income if any is taken into account. Most children who have suffered from a birth injury will qualify for Legal Aid even thought the parents may have substantial income and assets. Birth Injury claims are usually fully funded by The Legal Aid Board with no financial contribution from the parents.

Cerebral palsy is a catastrophic injury, altering the lives of both victims and their families forever. Most families simply don't have the resources to cover all of the expenses and provide for the child victim over his or her lifetime. That's where we come in to help your child receive the compensation they deserve. If your child's condition resulted from medical negligence, we can help you assert your rights and get the compensation you need.

If you submit your details by using our cerebral palsy solicitor contact form an experienced solicitor who is a member of The Law Society panel of medical negligence experts will review it and respond by telephone. We will give detailed advice on time limits and whether we think you have a claim, and if so, what steps you should take to protect your rights. We are not a claims management company and you will speak to an experienced solicitor immediately. We believe that there is no substitute for having a solicitor involved in your claim from the very beginning. Your child deserves the beat so don't settle for less.

Less than 1% of UK solicitors are authorised by the Legal Aid Board to apply for legal aid for medical negligence claims. The solicitors we recommend are all members of The Law Society panel of medical negligence experts and are franchised to make an immediate application for Legal Aid for which most children who suffer from cerebral palsy will qualify without financial contribution.

Medical negligence is any act or omission which falls below the standard of a reasonably competent doctor in that particular field of medicine. Often there are several acceptable ways of doing something and there may be no negligence if an alternative method is chosen, however where it can be demonstrated that the alternative method is illogical there can be a finding of medical negligence.

If you believe that your child's condition was caused by medical negligence and you would like free advice from a birth injury specialist then just complete the report form and a solicitor who is a member of The Law Society panel of medical negligence experts will telephone you to discuss your child's claim.

• About Cerebral Palsy
• Living with Cerebral Palsy
• American Academy of Cerebral Palsy & Developmental Medicine