What if you don’t have to face this alone?  

When birth injury changes you and your child’s life in an instant and the future feels uncertain, you are left with more questions than answers. 

 

Our What if campaign is built on the real questions you might be asking if you or your child’s medical care fell short. It speaks to fear, uncertainty, hope and resilience - and the need for clarity, care and someone to stand with you.

What if a legal specialist can help?
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What if you can get the right help, right now?

As the UK’s number one medical negligence legal experts*, we’re here for families like yours when you don’t know where else to turn. We help to secure the compensation, care and treatment you need.

  • Whatever has happened, and whatever is ahead, we are with you all the way

    Behind every case is a family looking for answers. Watch the video to understand how we support clients after a birth injury.

What if we can give you and your family everything you need? 

If your medical care fell short before, during or after birth, your whole world turns upside down. It can be hard to come to terms with the new future you’re looking at. 

We’ll help you understand what happened and what steps to take next. From securing financial support to ensuring early access to treatment and medical care, trust us to look after the details so you can focus on getting everything your child needs right now and as they grow up. 

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What if you finally understand what happened?    

Your case might involve complex evidence and making difficult decisions. From obtaining medical records and expert opinions to engaging with healthcare providers and managing formal investigations, we’ll look after every stage of the process. 

 

Our lawyers combine detailed legal and medical knowledge with clear, calm explanations so you can make sense of what happened and find the answers you’re looking for. 

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“I was recommended to use Irwin Mitchell after medical negligence during childbirth. 

“I've received the best support and advice from Ashlee, she has always been helpful and explained every step in detail and has responded in great timing via email or over the phone.

“She has communicated well with myself and all relevant professionals regarding my case and I am very grateful to have someone who has listened and given me the opportunity to voice my concerns.” - Anonymous client

Meet Rebecca from our Medical Negligence team

Rebecca is a Partner in our Medical Negligence team.

 

She has particular expertise in delay in diagnosis of cancer cases and maximum severity claims arising from injuries to children during childbirth and in the neonatal period. 

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Get the right support for your birth injury claim

We’ve been there for thousands of birth injury cases – from the minor cases to the most sensitive. Whatever you experienced, we’ll help you move forward.

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