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Trusted by 1,500+ clients over three decades.
Comprehensive support for birth injury claims
We assist families in understanding what went wrong during pregnancy, labour, or delivery, gathering the necessary medical evidence, and navigating each stage of the legal process with clarity, sensitivity, and practical guidance.
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Birth injury claims often begin with difficult questions about labour, delivery and the first moments of a child’s life. Understanding whether an injury could have been avoided requires careful review of the medical evidence.
Our team has supported families in complex birth injury cases for over two decades, combining specialist legal experience with a calm, sensitive approach throughout.
Our birth negligence services
Explore the birth injury claims we handle below to see which may be relevant to your child’s circumstances
Claim guidance for families affected by injuries sustained during pregnancy, labour, or delivery in Ireland
Compensation guidance for paediatric negligence in Ireland
Compensation guidance for gynaecological negligence in Ireland
Compensation guidance and time limit for birth injury claim in Ireland
Compensation guidance for subgaleal haematoma in Ireland
Compensation guidance for vaginal perineal tears in Ireland
Compensation guidance for a brachial plexus injury claim
Three steps, taken at your pace
01
Tell us what happened
Speak directly with a birth injury solicitor about your child’s delivery and the concerns you have. We listen carefully and explain what options may be available.
02
Review of the birth
We obtain the maternity and medical records and work with independent experts to assess whether the care provided during pregnancy, labour or delivery fell below the expected standard.
03
Building your child’s claim
Where there are grounds to proceed, we guide your family through each stage of the claim and assess the care, treatment and financial support your child may need in the future.
Real outcomes for real people
Birth Injury Claim
Coleman Legal LLP secures €420,000 settlement in birth injury claim involving shoulder dystocia
Coleman Legal secured a €420,000 settlement for a child who developed Erb’s palsy following shoulder dystocia during delivery, resulting in permanent impairment to her upper limb function.
Birth Injury Claim
Settlement and Lifetime Payments in a Cerebral Palsy Birth Injury Case Against the HSE
Coleman Legal LLP settled a cerebral palsy birth injury claim against the HSE, with lifetime periodic payments structured to support the child’s ongoing care.
Birth Injury Claim
Galway University Hospital apologises following newborn’s tragic death
Galway University Hospital apologises for shortcomings in care that led to Baby Chelsie McDonagh’s death after she fell headfirst to the floor during delivery.
Birth Injury Claim
Coleman Legal LLP secures €200,000 settlement in gynaecological surgery negligence case
Coleman Legal secured a €200,000 settlement for a woman who suffered a bladder puncture and ongoing incontinence following gynaecological surgery in Ireland.
Medical Negligence
Supporting young people affected by CAMHS Kerry care
Coleman Legal LLP, led by Partner Keith Rolls, represents individuals eligible under the CAMHS Kerry redress scheme, with a significant number of cases successfully progressed through mediation.
Every case is different. Previous outcomes do not indicate the outcome of any future case.
We measure our work not by settlements alone, but by whether a family felt heard, respected and supported at the hardest moment of their lives.
The commitment behind every medical negligence case we take on.
The individuals behind Ireland’s most complex medical negligence cases
Your case will be led by Ireland’s most experienced litigators. Email us at [email protected]
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Managing Partner
Considered one of Ireland's most experienced litigators in complex group actions. Helps clients take on institutions with structure, care, and results.
Partner
National lead on CAMHS group claims. Supports families failed by mental health care with calm, clear guidance.
Head of Legal Services
Susan Hannon is a qualified barrister with over 15 years of experience managing a wide variety of Personal Injury cases.
Solicitor
Experienced in complex sexual assault, historical abuse and medical negligence claims, including cases involving sensitive and serious injuries.
Director - Defective Blocks Litigation
Legal Director leading the firm’s Defective Blocks Multi-Party Action, overseeing more than 2,600 High Court proceedings for affected homeowners in Donegal
Solicitor
A highly experienced solicitor with over 25 years in litigation, handling workplace injury, medical negligence and historical abuse claims.
Solicitor
Experienced in medical negligence, personal injury and sexual assault claims, with a strong background in complex litigation.
Solicitor
Norman Spicer works in the areas of historical abuse, illegal adoption and lariam cases.
Solicitor
Dual-qualified in Ireland and New York, with experience representing clients in medical negligence, personal injury and Defence Forces claims.
Solicitor
Lorcan is experienced in civil litigation, including commercial litigation, personal injury, and medical negligence.
Head of Litigation
One of Coleman Legal LLP’s most experienced litigators, with over 40 years handling personal injury and medical negligence claims.
Associate Solicitor
Experienced across complex litigation matters, including defective blocks, sexual abuse, medical negligence and personal injury claims.
Associate Solicitor
Experienced in representing survivors of sexual assault and historical abuse in complex and highly sensitive legal claims.
Frequently asked questions
A birth injury claim may arise where care during pregnancy, labour or delivery fell below the expected standard and this caused avoidable harm to your child. An independent medical expert will usually be needed to assess what happened.
Different limitation rules apply where the injured person is a child. A claim can usually be brought on the child’s behalf while they are under 18, and different rules apply once they reach adulthood. It is still important to seek advice early so relevant maternity and medical records can be obtained.
We obtain the maternity and medical records, review the circumstances of the pregnancy and delivery, and instruct independent experts where appropriate. If there are grounds to proceed, we guide your family through each stage of the claim.
Evidence may include antenatal records, CTG traces, labour and delivery notes, neonatal records, scans and expert medical opinions. Where the injury is serious, additional evidence may be needed to assess your child’s future care and support needs.
We will discuss how legal costs work openly and clearly at your first consultation, so you understand the position before making any decision to proceed.
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1800-844-104
This content is for general information purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. You should seek independent legal advice specific to your circumstances. In contentious business, a solicitor may not calculate fees or other charges as a percentage or proportion of any award or settlement.