Background: Our expert team at SJP Law assisted a family in securing millions of pounds in compensation after their child suffered a brain injury at birth due to clinical negligence. The client, born in 1999, was diagnosed with moderately severe quadriplegic dyskinetic cerebral palsy.

The Case: The family believed that serious negligence and mismanagement during the birth caused the injury. They sought our support to obtain the necessary compensation for lifelong care. The hospital failed to involve a senior obstetrician despite the client’s heart rate dropping abnormally low. Additionally, key medical equipment was not maintained properly, leading to inadequate monitoring of the heart rate for over half an hour. Several risk factors for both the mother and baby were also overlooked.

The Client: The client’s condition requires constant care due to learning difficulties, communication and behavioural problems, impaired mobility, and low dexterity. He needs assistance with everyday tasks such as washing, dressing, and eating. He will never be able to live independently, work, or manage his own finances.

The Settlement: After taking action against the hospital trust, they admitted liability, and we secured an out-of-court settlement. The client received a lump sum of £2,850,000, along with yearly payments of £73,750 until age 18, increasing to £150,000 per year until age 65, and then £185,000 annually for the rest of his life.

Impact: The compensation allows the family to provide the necessary professional care for the client now and in the future. He can live in private accommodation with constant support from a professional team who will manage his fund to ensure it continues to meet his needs.

Conclusion: This settlement has enabled our client and his family to achieve the best possible quality of life, ensuring he receives the high-quality, lifelong care he needs.