Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (CJD) is a rare, degenerative brain disease. There are various forms of the disease, but one particular strain (known as iatrogenic CJD) was first identified in 1985 among recipients of cadaveric human growth hormone (HGH).
HGH was a product made from human pituitary glands processed in the UK by the Medical Research Council, and the HGH programme was started in 1959. Over the years, approximately 1,800 children received treatment with HGH until the programme was abandoned in 1985. If you or a member of your family developed human growth hormone-related CJD, then our solicitors may be able to help you claim compensation.
If you’ve any questions or are interested in making a claim, call us today or contact us online.
One of the other forms of CJD (known as variant CJD, or vCJD) is associated with contaminated meat products, usually beef, and has been linked with BSE outbreaks (commonly known as Mad Cow Disease) in the 80s and 90s. We’ve extensive experience in helping our clients claim CJD compensation in both human growth hormone claims and cases of vCJD and are here to help you too.
During the claims process, our lawyers will work closely with you to handle every aspect of your case, as well as ensuring you're able to access any care or support you need. Our exceptional knowledge and caring team has seen us ranked in the top band of law firms for defective product compensation claims by Chambers & Partners.
The majority of the claims we handle are on a no win no fee basis. This means that there's nothing for you to pay upfront, and that you won’t have to pay any legal fees if your claim isn’t successful.
Why choose Irwin Mitchell to handle your CJD claim?
We’ve the largest team of personal injury lawyers in the UK, giving us an unrivalled level of expertise to get you the compensation you deserve.
Our defective drug claims team comprises of legal experts with the knowledge and experience to get you every penny you’re entitled to. We offer legal advice that’s jargon-free and tailored to your unique situation, giving your claim the best chance of success.
We've been working on HGH claims since the very beginning and have recovered over £20m in settlements for our clients in total.
We’ve a great deal of experience in claiming compensation from both the Department of Health and the vCJD Trust, and we understand the physical difficulties, anger, and lasting trauma cases like these can cause. It can be difficult to know who should be held accountable for your illness or injury, and in these situations, it helps to have the experts on your side.
During the claims process, our lawyers will work closely with you to handle every aspect of your case. We'll also ensure you're able to access any care or support you need. Our exceptional knowledge and caring team have seen us ranked in the top band of law firms for defective product compensation claims by Chambers & Partners.
Once we’ve settled your claim, our Asset Management team of financial advisors will be there for you. They can give you tailored guidance on how you can manage your compensation to make sure it pays for all your needs. They can also advise you on investing your compensation if this is something you want to consider.
If you’ve developed CJD, you may be eligible to claim means-tested benefits. Our Welfare Benefits team will make sure you’re aware of everything you could receive and help you to get it. We can also set up a personal injury trust for you, which keeps your compensation separate from the rest of your finances. This stops it from impacting how much you could claim in means-tested benefits.
We understand that making a claim can be stressful and upsetting, often bringing up unpleasant memories. We do all we can to make the process as easy for you as possible, including how we communicate.
Our offices can be found across the UK, so you can visit us at a convenient location for a confidential chat with your solicitor in a comfortable and private space. If you’re unable to travel, we can arrange to visit you at home or in hospital. There’s also the option of phone or video calls if you would prefer to work with us in this way.
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