Group B Streptococcus (Strep B) is a common bacterial infection that can be carried without symptoms. However, if Strep B is not properly identified and treated during pregnancy, labour, or after birth, it can lead to life-threatening infections in newborn babies such as meningitis, pneumonia, or sepsis.
Failures to diagnose or manage Strep B correctly can have devastating consequences, sometimes resulting in lifelong disability or even the death of a baby. At Aston Knight Solicitors, we specialise in Strep B negligence claims, supporting families who have suffered due to avoidable mistakes in medical care.
What is Strep B?
Strep B is carried naturally by many adults and usually causes no harm. However, in pregnant women, it can pass to babies during labour or birth. When not detected or treated properly, newborns may face serious complications including:
- Sepsis
- Pneumonia
- Meningitis
- Brain damage
- Cerebral palsy
- Stillbirth or neonatal death
Healthcare professionals are expected to recognise risk factors, perform appropriate testing, and provide timely antibiotics to prevent Strep B transmission. When these steps are missed, families may be entitled to bring a Strep B compensation claim.
Common Causes of Strep B Negligence Claims
We represent families affected by:
- Failure to test for Strep B when symptoms or risk factors were present
- Failure to provide antibiotics during labour where Strep B was known or suspected
- Delayed diagnosis of infection in the newborn baby
- Misinterpretation of test results
- Poor hospital monitoring during and after birth
What Can Be Claimed For?
A successful Strep B negligence claim can help cover:
- Pain and suffering
- Ongoing medical treatment and rehabilitation
- Costs of specialist care, equipment, and therapy
- Loss of future earnings (if the child suffers permanent disability)
- Adaptations to the home or vehicle
- Psychological support for the family
Case Study
Strep B Negligence Claim
A family approached Aston Knight Solicitors after their newborn baby developed life-threatening complications when Strep B was not properly managed during labour. Despite the mother having risk factors, no antibiotics were provided. The baby contracted a severe infection shortly after birth, requiring intensive care and leaving long-term developmental difficulties.
We obtained expert evidence from leading obstetric and neonatal specialists who confirmed that antibiotics would likely have prevented the infection. Following determined negotiations, we secured a significant settlement to fund lifelong care, therapy, and support for the child, as well as compensation for the family’s emotional suffering.
This case highlights the devastating impact of Strep B mismanagement and the importance of specialist legal advice.
Why Choose Aston Knight Solicitors for Strep B Claims?
- Specialists medical negligence solicitors
- Proven success in securing high-value settlements for families
- Access to leading obstetric, midwifery, and neonatal experts
- No win, no fee funding available
- A sensitive, compassionate approach tailored to families’ needs
Start Your Strep B Negligence Claim Today
If your baby has been harmed due to negligent management of Group B Strep, Aston Knight Solicitors can help. We will investigate your case thoroughly, obtain expert medical evidence, and fight for the compensation you and your child deserve.
You may also be interested in our related pages: Cerebral Palsy Claims – Aston Knight Solicitors and Fatal Claims – Aston Knight Solicitors.Contact us today for a free, confidential consultation about your potential Strep B claim.
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