“The whole night was just catalogue of errors. He was starved of oxygen for around 11 minutes.”
Charlie’s Story
Birth Injury Claim: How Charlie Secured Life‑Changing Support After Medical Negligence
If your child has been injured due to medical negligence during pregnancy or birth, you may be entitled to claim compensation. Charlie’s story shows how specialist legal support and a no-win-no-fee claim helped his family rebuild their lives after serious mistakes during childbirth.
Charlie was born following a labour where multiple opportunities to intervene were missed. As a result, he was deprived of oxygen at birth and suffered a severe brain injury, leading to a diagnosis of cerebral palsy affecting all four limbs.
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What happened?
Kayleigh was 26 and expecting her first child, looking forward to a safe delivery and a healthy baby. However, during labour, a series of clinical errors occurred.
Despite clear signs of distress, medical professionals failed to act. Charlie was left without oxygen for around 11 minutes, leading to catastrophic injury.
Kayleigh later learned there were 11 separate allegations of negligence, with multiple missed opportunities to intervene and prevent harm.
Just days after his birth, Kayleigh was told that Charlie had suffered irreversible brain damage.
What was the impact on his life?
Charlie was diagnosed with cerebral palsy affecting all four limbs, which significantly impacts his mobility and coordination.
Although he is full of energy, determined, and described as “100 miles an hour”, his body cannot always keep up. This physical limitation leads to frustration and emotional challenges.
The injury has affected every aspect of his life, including:
- Difficulty walking and long-term risk of needing a wheelchair
- Emotional distress caused by physical limitations
- Ongoing need for specialist therapies and care
- Loss of the life he would otherwise have had
For Kayleigh, the impact was equally life-changing. She gave up work to care for Charlie full-time, placing financial strain on the family but ensuring he received the support he needed.
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How did we help?
Kayleigh worked closely with Tanzeela Aslam, Head of Clinical Negligence, and the specialist team at Express Solicitors to pursue a claim against those responsible.
The case involved building detailed medical evidence to show:
- Failures in monitoring during labour
- Delays in intervention
- Missed opportunities to prevent oxygen deprivation
Through the claim, we secured compensation that allowed Kayleigh to access the support her son needed both immediately and long-term.
This included funding for:
- Private physiotherapy and occupational therapy
- Speech and language therapy
- Assistive technology
- Psychological support
- Adaptations to the family home
What was the outcome?
The compensation secured has been life-changing for Charlie and his family.
It enabled them to move into a specially adapted home designed around Charlie’s needs, with accessible spaces and equipment to support his independence.
It also ensures ongoing access to private treatment and support, particularly important as NHS provision can reduce over time.
While the negligence cannot be undone, the outcome has given Charlie:
- Greater independence
- Access to the best possible care
- Long-term financial security
Kayleigh describes the result as giving her peace of mind, knowing Charlie will be supported for the rest of his life.
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Key moments from Charlie’s story
- 0:00–0:30 — Introduction to Charlie and his personality
- 0:30–1:05 — Labour and the failures in care
- 1:05–1:25 — Diagnosis of brain damage
- 1:25–1:55 — Living with cerebral palsy
- 1:55–2:30 — Evidence of negligence and missed opportunities
- 2:30–3:00 — Financial and emotional impact
- 3:00–3:35 — How compensation changed their lives
- 3:35–end — Adapted home and long-term support
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If your child has suffered a birth injury or you believe medical negligence has affected your family, our expert team can help you understand your rights and what support is available.
We handle most clinical negligence claims on a no win, no fee basis, giving you access to justice without financial risk.
