Bolt Burdon Kemp
Bolt Burdon Kemp
Bolt Burdon Kemp (BBK) is a leading national law firm for serious injury compensation claims.
We have a dedicated Child Brain Injury Team who only act for children and young people who have suffered a brain injury through an accident or clinical negligence. We secured one of the biggest compensation settlements ever achieved for a birth injury claim. Our team is made up of kind, compassionate and dedicated people who provide exceptional client care for our clients and their families. Our specialism in this area means that we have in-depth knowledge and experience of the complex and evolving needs of a child affected by Hypoxic Ischaemic Encephalopathy (H.I.E.). We are proud to have been selected by Peeps H.I.E to be on their trusted legal panel since its inception.
HOW WE CAN HELP
We offer a national service and will meet you at a time and place that’s convenient to you, including at your home.
During our meeting we will listen to you to understand what happened and the impact on you and your family. We will explain how we can help and will answer your questions about funding legal costs and the process. There will be no cost for the meeting and no obligation or pressure to instruct us; we will go at your pace.
From the start, and throughout the legal journey, we will provide:
- Practical support through our Early Support Services which is designed to reduce any immediate pressures regarding finances, housing, employment or immigration, for example.
- Advice and guidance to ensure your child’s education needs are met including securing an adequate Education Health and Care Plan (EHCP).
- Exceptional legal advice clearly, transparently, and honestly, keeping you informed, empowered and supported throughout the process. You can read more about what to expect from working with us and our approach here.
We are committed to seeking funding from the Defendant at the earliest opportunity for rehabilitation, equipment, accommodation and care. We will obtain the compensation your child deserves to ensure they achieve their full potential and enjoy the best quality of life possible. We strive to deliver peace of mind for you, as a parent, knowing your child’s complex lifelong needs will be met and that they will be protected should anything happen to you.
EARLY NOTIFICATION SCHEME
We offer a free legal clinic to support parents who have been referred to The NHS Early Notification Scheme (ENS). For more information, please visit our webpage or read one of our blogs. If you would like to book an appointment at our clinic, please contact us at ENS@boltburdonkemp.co.uk
WHAT PEOPLE SAY ABOUT US
Our reputation for excellence is recognised by the most prestigious awards and standards in the legal profession. We undergo rigorous external audits and maintain consistently high rankings in both Chambers & Partners and The Legal 500, two of the leading independent benchmarks for legal excellence.
Here are some independent testimonials given to The Legal 500 :
- “A first class law firm, which always has its clients as their first priority.“
- “They stood out as caring and empathetic and didn’t overwhelm us with lawyer terminology and helped us throughout the process.”
- “Claudia Hillemand is an exceptional lawyer. Regardless of the demands on her time, she is always highly responsive and invested in getting the very best outcomes for her clients.”
- “Caroline Klage is absolutely superb. In my mind, she is the best solicitor in the country dealing with birth brain injury claims. I have never worked with anyone more passionate and devoted to their clients and her experience within the specialist field is second to none”
Here are some of the independent testimonials given to the Chambers & Partners team:
- “They are thorough and conscientious. They explained things clearly, kept me informed and nothing appeared too much trouble.”
- “The whole team have been brilliant, quick, professional and thorough.”
- “Claudia is totally unflappable and takes the law in her stride.” “She has amazing client care skills and a fantastic grasp of the medical issues.”
- “Caroline is excellent and really approachable” and “Caroline is a brilliant solicitor.”
CONTACT US
If you would like to talk to us, please get in touch as follows:
Claudia Hillemand: claudiahillemand@bbkllp.co.uk or 07881 312496
Caroline Klage: carolineklage@bbkllp.co.uk or 07894 397858
MORE INFORMATION
You may be worried that a negligence claim will affect your child’s treatment but please be reassured that the NHS has a duty to provide treatment which cannot be denied because of a claim. We are happy to discuss these concerns with you, but in the meantime we hope this blog will help reassure you.
We are always campaigning to improve the care patients receive, and to try and reduce negligence. We support Martha’s Law and are calling for a national Maternity review and an end to the postcode lottery for maternity care. You can read more about our Manifesto for Injured People here.
You can read some of our blogs for parents/carers of children with H.I.E:
Learning your child has Hypoxic-Ischaemic Encephalopathy (HIE) – what next?
You can hear from key members of the team in our podcasts:
Sensory Integration Therapy with Caroline Klage and Emma Jerman, Occupational Therapist