08/01/2025
Yevgeni Shkuratov
Partner, Longton Compensation Lawyers
Accredited Specialist in Personal Injury Law (Medical Negligence)
With over 14 years of experience in medical negligence law, I am deeply committed to representing patients who have suffered harm as a result of medical treatment. As a Partner at Longton Compensation Lawyers, I specialise in advocating for individuals who have experienced birth trauma, pelvic floor injuries, and other childbirth-related complications.
I am a proud member of the Law Society of New South Wales and hold accreditation as a specialist in Personal Injury Law, with a focus on medical negligence. Throughout my career, I have exclusively represented plaintiffs — the patients who have been harmed by medical professionals, hospitals, and healthcare providers. My work is conducted on a no win, no fee basis, ensuring that those who need legal assistance are not burdened with upfront costs.
Over the years, I have successfully handled hundreds of cases involving mothers and babies across Australia who have sustained injuries due to the use of assistive tools such as forceps, vacuum extraction (ventouse), or mismanagement during antenatal care, labour, and delivery. I have likely handled more birth trauma cases involving injuries sustained as a result of instrumental birth than any other lawyer in Australia to date.
In 2020, I was honored as one of Doyles Guide's Rising Stars in Injury & Compensation Law, a recognition of my expertise and dedication in this critical area.
I have created this page to raise awareness about the often profound and life-changing effects of birth trauma on mothers and babies. Its goal is to serve as an essential resource for those who have experienced physical, emotional, or psychological harm during childbirth, offering information, guidance, and support to individuals and families navigating these challenges.
Here, you will find practical resources, expert insights, and personal stories that help individuals understand their legal rights and options for seeking justice. Additionally, the page advocates for improved healthcare practices and policies aimed at ensuring safer birth experiences, with a focus on holding healthcare providers accountable for their actions.
I am also committed to fostering a supportive community where those impacted by birth trauma can connect, share experiences, and find strength in knowing they are not alone. This space will empower individuals to navigate both the emotional and legal complexities of birth trauma recovery, with the support they need every step of the way.
Ultimately, this page exists to ensure that no one facing birth trauma has to do so in isolation, whether they are seeking legal guidance, emotional support, or simply a better understanding of their experience.
