Commins Hendriks is currently investigating a number of enquiries relating to maternity care provided within Griffith Hospital’s maternity unit.
Medical negligence can occur when healthcare providers fail to provide care that meets the standard reasonably expected in the circumstances, resulting in injury or harm to a mother or baby. Determining whether negligent care has occurred often requires a detailed review of medical records and independent expert evidence.
Common Maternity and Birth Trauma Claims We Investigate
Our medical negligence team regularly investigates claims involving:
- Complications to mother or baby following induction of labour
- Complications following the use of forceps or kiwi cup at delivery
- Complications following caesarean section including retention of maternal products
- Birth trauma injuries to mothers and babies
- Failure to recognise or respond to fetal distress
- Delays in performing an emergency caesarean section
- Mismanagement of placental abruption
- Postpartum haemorrhage
- Failure to diagnose or appropriately manage pregnancy complications
- Negligent antenatal or postnatal care
- Cerebral palsy and neonatal brain injury claims
- Stillbirth and neonatal death claims
- Maternal injuries sustained during childbirth
Experienced Birth Trauma and Medical Negligence Lawyers
At Commins Hendriks, our experienced medical negligence lawyers work closely with leading independent medical experts to investigate claims involving birth trauma, obstetric negligence and substandard maternity care. Our team is experienced in investigating complex claims and advising clients about their legal rights in a confidential and compassionate manner.
If you believe you or your child have suffered injury as a result of treatment received at Griffith Hospital’s maternity unit, or any other hospital, our team can provide confidential advice regarding your legal rights and whether you may have a claim for compensation.
Contact the medical negligence team at Commins Hendriks for a confidential, no-obligation discussion about your circumstances.