More help for children suffering birth injuries as law firm secures legal aid contract

DONCASTER, U.K. - Aug. 3, 2015 - PRLog -- Atherton Godfrey has been providing medical negligence services for almost 25 years, and has won national recognition for its work. It is one of only a few law firms in the area able to offer legal aid in birth injury cases.

John McQuater, partner and head of the firm’s Litigation Department, said: “This is a particularly important development. Birth injuries are some of the most tragic cases we see; ones that not only impact on the child’s quality of life, but they also have a profound effect on the entire family and the emotional turmoil they cause should not be underestimated.

Parents, or in some cases the child themselves, are desperate to get answers and reassurance that lessons have been learned. It is only fair then that those dealing with such an emotional situation should not then be subject to further anxiety over how their claim will be funded.”

Birth injury cases are complex and should be handled by specialist lawyers who have legal and medical knowledge, and substantial experience in accurately assessing the correct levels of compensation, which can run into millions of pounds.

To be eligible to pursue a claim with legal aid support, there are certain conditions that have to be met.

For more information, please contact Atherton Godfrey on 01302 320621 or email info@athertongodfrey.co.uk