Maternal Death Lawyers

According to data from the NPEU, the leading cause of maternal death in the UK in 2019-2021 was Covid-19, followed by cardiac disease. Thrombosis and thromboembolism are the most common causes of direct maternal death, followed by mental-health-related problems and sepsis.

Other causes include organ rupture due to birth injury, infection, eclampsia, haemorrhage or caesarean complications.

Sadly, in some situations, maternal death could have been prevented through proper monitoring, correct treatment and the right standard of care. In these cases, a breach in the duty of care and maternity negligence are often found to have been the cause.

If your partner suffered a maternal death due to a lack of medical care, our understanding expert maternal death lawyers could help you make a claim for compensation. Speak to us on 0330 100 1014 or contact us online and one of our team will get back to you.

Maternal mortality legislation

Recent reports have shown that the maternal mortality rate among Black women in the UK is four times as high as it is for white women, suggesting huge differences in the care that those from ethnic minority backgrounds receive.

According to the confidential enquiry into maternal death reports, women in deprived areas are also more likely to suffer from maternal mortality.

On the back of these reports, a new task force was set up by the government to tackle these issues and level up maternity care across the UK.

Whatever your background, if you suffered the loss of a partner during pregnancy or birth, or shortly afterwards, and it was due to a substandard of care, you could be entitled to claim compensation.

Bringing a child into the world should be a joyous event and to have to deal with the unexpected loss of a loved one can be hugely distressing. You might be wondering if the maternal death could have been prevented and questioning the actions of the medical team.

If you believe there was a failure in their duty of care and the death could have been prevented had the correct treatment or management been administered, then our maternal death lawyers could help.

In some instances, the baby might also have suffered alongside the mother due to a birth injury or infection. If this is the case, we might also be able to help make a claim for your child too.

Your initial conversation is free and there’s no pressure to proceed with a claim should you choose not to do so. Give our team a call on 0330 100 1014 and we can discuss the next steps with you.

If you choose to make a claim under our ‘no win no fee’ agreement, there’ll be nothing to pay up front. You will only pay if your claim is successful, with the fee being a pre-agreed percentage of your settlement.

There are other ways that your claim can be funded. If you’d like to know more about these, our team can discuss the details during your free initial chat.

There is no one-size-fits-all answer when it comes to compensation amounts; every case is treated individually, depending on the particular circumstances. There are, however, some factors which will likely be taken into account in maternity mortality cases:

• The overall health of the mother
• The pain and suffering endured
• Loss of income
• The family’s needs
• The impact on the child’s (and any other dependent’s) life

We understand that no one can put a price on the loss of a loved one, especially in such traumatic circumstances, but claiming the compensation you deserve can help relieve any financial burden your family might face due to maternal death.

To calculate the figure, the Judicial College Guidelines will be referenced to ensure a fair and accurate representation. Our friendly team will be able to answer any questions you have relating to compensation amounts during your call.

It can sometimes be difficult to prove that maternity or medical negligence played a part in the death of a mother, especially in complex cases. Our team can help gather evidence to demonstrate that, had correct protocols been followed, the outcome could have been different.

If you feel that the circumstances surrounding the death of your partner suggest a failure to uphold a duty of care, we can discuss the details of your case with you and help you come to a decision about whether you should proceed with a claim.

All claims are different and it is difficult to put a specific time on the process. However, our expert team aim to make proceedings as smooth as possible and will explain each step along the way. They can give you more of an idea on the timeline during your first call.

It’s impossible to put an exact time on how long your claim could take as every case is unique and some will be more complex than others. However, our team might be able to give you more of an idea once they know the details of your case and they will make sure to keep you updated at every step of the way.

The majority of our maternal mortality cases don’t go to court and are settled before they get to that stage. In the event that the relevant trust fails to admit liability, our expert solicitors will support you and let you know what to expect should your case end up going to court.

NHS Resolution exists to deal with medical negligence cases so any compensation awarded will come out of its budget.

If you’re entitled to compensation, a legal panel will award any settlement based on a variety of factors. One of these could be related to any psychological trauma or suffering you and any dependents have endured due to the death of your partner.