How much compensation could I receive for birth injuries and what is the average pay-out?

Compensation for injuries as a result of negligence during child birth will factor in the following:

1. General Damages: This figure covers your and/or your child’s pain and suffering i.e. the injuries directly related to the negligent care or incident.
2. Special Damages: These damages cover financial support for:
   1. Medical equipment
   2. Medical treatment, i.e. restorative or long-term. This can be provided by a private hospital or specialist
3. Travel expenses – which can include travel to and from medical facilities, your solicitors and other trips related to the injury
4. Medication required
5. Rehabilitation and physiotherapy
6. Psychological support for PTSD
7. Home modification and adaptation required.
8. Loss of earnings –for time off work, loss of income and loss of future income or the prospects of a job promotion

In the event of the death of the mother, a spouse or partner may be able to bring a compensation claim if it was a death caused by medical negligence.