Oxford University Hospitals NHS Maternity Negligence Claims
Supporting families affected by poor maternity care in Oxford
National investigation into maternity services
As has been widely publicised in the press, serious failings have been identified within the maternity services in Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (OUH).
Maternity Care at Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is now being considered as part of the National Maternity and Neonatal Investigation, a government led review into maternity services across England, following concerns about the safety and quality of care provided to families over a long period of time.
Thousands of babies are born in Oxfordshire every year and we understand it is likely that many families have been affected and will need help to pursue accountability.
A pregnancy injury and birth injury can happen before, during or after the delivery of a baby and can result in life-changing outcomes. If you or a loved one has suffered, whether it be an injury to the mother or child during pregnancy or delivery, or there has been a stillbirth or a neonatal death, our empathetic maternity negligence solicitors are here to listen, help you understand your rights and explore whether you may be entitled to compensation.
What is maternity negligence?
Maternity negligence occurs when mistakes or delays in care cause harm during pregnancy, labour, or delivery. Common issues include:
- Failure to monitor fetal distress during labour
- Delays in recognising complications such as pre eclampsia, sepsis, or maternal bleeding
- Errors in delivery including mismanaged caesarean sections or instrumental births
- Failure to escalate concerns to senior clinicians when urgent intervention is needed
Such failures can result in serious, life changing injuries such as cerebral palsy, brain damage, or maternal harm. Families deserve answers, accountability, and support when care falls below expected standards.
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Support from Oxford maternity negligence solicitors
Making a maternity negligence claim can feel overwhelming, particularly after a traumatic experience. Our experienced Oxford maternity negligence solicitors support families with compassion, sensitivity and discretion at every stage. We take time to listen, explain your rights clearly and ensure you feel fully supported, whether your claim involves injury to a mother or baby, a stillbirth or a neonatal death.
Our maternity negligence team will carefully investigate your case, reviewing medical records and working with independent medical experts to identify where care fell below accepted standards. We will explain your legal options in clear, straightforward terms and pursue compensation to help cover long‑term care, rehabilitation and future financial security. There is no pressure to proceed, your free initial consultation gives you the opportunity to ask questions and decide whether making a claim is right for you.
Specialists in maternity claims
We have specific experience handling maternity negligence and birth injury claims involving Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, giving us insight into local practices and recurring issues.
No win, no fee representation
We offer no win, no fee funding for maternity negligence claims, meaning you can pursue answers and accountability without the financial risk of legal fees if your claim is unsuccessful.
Recognised clinical negligence expertise
Our maternity negligence solicitors are recognised by The Legal 500 and regularly act in high‑value, complex clinical negligence claims across England.
Independent medical & legal strength
We work with leading independent medical experts and specialist barristers to thoroughly investigate your case and build the strongest possible claim for accountability and compensation.
Why choose our maternity negligence solicitors
Our maternity negligence solicitors are recognised for the quality of their legal expertise and client care, including being ranked by The Legal 500, an independent and respected legal directory. We have acted for families across Oxfordshire and nationally in complex maternity negligence and birth injury claims, including cases involving Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
We work closely with leading independent medical experts to assess whether the care you received fell below acceptable standards and caused avoidable injury. Where appropriate, we also collaborate with experienced barristers to strengthen your case and ensure it is handled with the utmost care and diligence.
Clients choose us not only for our technical expertise, but for our supportive and personalised approach. We understand that every maternity negligence claim is unique and can be emotionally challenging. Our team is known for being approachable, trustworthy and compassionate, taking the time to understand your circumstances and provide clear, tailored advice.
We also make accessing legal advice as straightforward as possible, offering free initial advice, a free first appointment and home visits where convenient. With offices across the UK, we combine national expertise with a personal service you can rely on.
Maternity negligence FAQs
If you suffered a birth injury or stillbirth at any hospital that was due to maternity negligence, you can make a claim, as long as it’s within three years.
If a birth injury was sustained by your child, you have up until their 18th birthday to make a claim. Alternatively, your child can decide to make a claim themselves when they turn 18. In this situation, they have up until their 21st birthday to make the claim.
There are various funding options available when it comes to a maternity negligence claim, but most claims are funded by a conditional fee agreement which is known as “no win no fee”.
This means you only pay for the work we do if we win the claim, and you are awarded compensation. If, for any reason, your claim is unsuccessful, you will not need to pay anything.
There are various funding options available when it comes to a maternity negligence claim, but we offer No Win, No Fee agreements. This means you only pay for the work we do if we win the claim, and you are awarded compensation. If, for any reason, your claim is unsuccessful, you will not need to pay anything.
The compensation you receive for a birth injury will depend on a range of factors. These include:
- The severity of the injury and any lifetime consequences
- Costs incurred due to care, treatment, travel, home adaptations and loss of income
Compensation settlement funds are divided into special and general damages so amounts can vary widely depending on your individual situation and your personal experience. The Judicial College Guidelines are used to help calculate any birth injury compensation amount.
Compensation can cover medical costs, care and rehabilitation expenses, loss of earnings, housing adaptations, and therapy to address psychological injuries.
The length of a claim depends on its complexity. Straightforward cases may resolve in months, while serious birth injury claims can take several years.
Most claims are settled without going to trial. If your case does go to court, we will guide and support you throughout.
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