We settled a claim for a five-figure sum on behalf of our client, whose baby suffered a brain injury during birth.
Miss C was taken to the hospital after her waters broke and she was concerned about reduced fetal movement. A cardiotocography (CTG) (which is used to monitor fetal heartbeat) was performed, but no concerns with the baby's heart rate were identified.
Miss C proceeded with her labour, and her baby was born the following day. Sadly the baby was born in poor condition, having suffered a brain injury due to reduced oxygen. The baby tragically died six days later.
We bought a claim against the hospital because of the failure to correctly interpret the cardiotocography (CTG) results when Miss C originally arrived at the hospital.
We worked with medical experts to prove the impact of medical staff misinterpreting the cardiotocography. If the result of the cardiotocography had been correctly interpreted, Miss C would have proceeded to a caesarean section. Had Miss C's baby have been born earlier by way of caesarean section, he would have survived.
A five-figure settlement was reached with the hospital, and Miss C received a full apology.
