Umbilical Cord Prolapse & Complication Claims

If your child has been affected by an umbilical cord complication – such as a prolapse, compression or knot – as a result of medical negligence, the specialist solicitors at Gibson & Associates are here for you.

Our legal experts will help put you in the strongest possible position to succeed with a claim and achieve justice for your child and your family, while making it easier to cope with the financial strain of the extra care or equipment your child needs.

With many years of experience supporting families affected by umbilical cord complications across Ireland, we are dedicated to putting you first and working tirelessly to get the best result for you.

We know the idea of instructing solicitors can be daunting, especially after a distressing or traumatic event, but we take every measure to remove any stress you may feel about the process and deliver an experience to exceed your expectations.

No matter where in Ireland you are based, Gibson & Associates is here to help. Contact our solicitors to discuss your options by calling 01 872 3143; you can also fill in our online enquiry form to request a call back, and we will aim to return your call in three hours or less.

Our services

Although they are rare, umbilical cord complications unfortunately do sometimes occur during labour, which can result in a serious outcome for the baby – potentially causing brain damage, paralysis, seizures, behavioural problems, heart defects, or sadly even death.

We are here to provide expert legal services to those who have been affected because the attending medical professionals did not deal with an umbilical cord complication correctly, made it worse, or contributed to an entirely avoidable complication.

When negligence like this happens, we will help to bring a claim against those to blame for your child’s suffering.

Our specialist birth injury solicitors have significant expertise relating to all kinds of umbilical cord complications and injuries, including:

Umbilical cord compression
Umbilical prolapses
Umbilical cord knots

We will provide you with comprehensive, easy-to-understand advice and guidance on the options available to you, putting the decision of how to proceed solely with you and your family.

what our clients say…

Highly recommend. Used this firm for a personal injury claim, always updated with what was happening and a great result at the end. Definitely recommend Emmett especially

H McDaid

Tested & Trusted. Have used the Letterkenny branch severally and with Lisa McBride handling my case, I always triumph with the biggest smile.
Very reliable, trustworthy and professionally Excellent in all legal duties. 10 stars rating for me, if possible.

Ben E

Excellent service. Excellent solicitors. Very happy with the service we received and result of personal injury matter. This firm was recommended to us from another solicitor. Would recommend this firm to family and friends, especially solicitor Lisa Mc Bride.

B Fox

Highest praise for Emmet and the medical negligence team in Gibson & Associates, they helped me through a difficult negligence case against a hospital for an injury to my baby. The compassion and aftercare I received from Emmett was excellent.

Emma L

FAQs

How does the umbilical cord work?

The umbilical cord connects a baby to the placenta, supplying the baby with blood, oxygen and nutrients and disposing of waste products such as carbon dioxide.

The cord is coiled like a spring to make it easier for the baby to move around within the womb, and is usually around 60cm long.

Once the baby has been delivered, the blood vessels in the cord close by themselves as they are no longer needed. The cord is then clamped and cut, which is painless for the baby, leaving behind a short stump.

What is an umbilical cord prolapse?

This complication occurs before or during delivery and involves the cord dropping through the open cervix into the vagina before the baby, potentially becoming trapped against the baby’s body during delivery and resulting in a loss of oxygen to the baby.

What is an umbilical cord compression?

The umbilical cord can become compressed and cause an obstruction of blood flow to the baby as a result of pressure from an external object or misalignment of the cord.

What is an umbilical cord knot?

Umbilical cords can become knotted when the baby moves around within the womb or during delivery. Most of the time, a substance called Wharton’s jelly provides cushioning and protects the blood vessels in the cord if this happens. However, sometimes a knot can become so tight that it begins to interfere with the circulation of blood and oxygen from the placenta to the baby.

Why choose Gibson & Associates?

Gibson & Associates is one of the leading law firms in Ireland, working tirelessly to get the best results for clients across the country. “Good enough” isn’t good enough for us – we put our clients at the heart of everything we do, and will treat your case as though it were our own.

We understand that cases relating to birth injury can be stressful and complex, which is why we will always strive to make things simple for you. This means communicating using clear, plain language instead of complicated jargon or “legalese”, and providing full transparency about our costs and processes from the very beginning.

By getting in touch with us, you can arrange an initial consultation to discuss your options and work out the best way forward. A dedicated point of contact will be assigned to handle your case from start to finish, and we guarantee that all of your calls will be returned in three hours or less.

With offices in Dublin and Letterkenny and associates around the country, Gibson & Associates is ready to help you, no matter where in Ireland you are based.

Meet Our Birth Injury Team

Contact our team today for advice with your claim

Amanda Walsh

Partner

Amanda Walsh

Janice Doherty

Medical Negligence Solicitor

Janice Doherty

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To seek justice for the umbilical cord complication your baby suffered, get in touch with our team today. Call Gibson & Associates today on 01 872 3143. Alternatively, complete our online enquiry form and we will aim to get back to you within three hours.

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