Medical Negligence

We - Record Birth Injury Settlements | Home | Services | Medical Negligence | Birth Injury | High-Value Claims | Cerebral Palsy | Contact Cerebral Palsy Claim Settled in 2018 for in Excess of £20M Made Up of a Lump Sum Payment and Annual Periodical Payments - Case Study Navigation: Medical Negligence > Birth Injury Claims > Record Settlements > Case Studies Publication Date: 2018 Practice Area: Medical Negligence & Personal Injury Record-Breaking Settlement: In 2018, we achieved one of the largest cerebral palsy settlements in UK legal history, securing in excess of £20 million for a child with severe cerebral palsy. This exceptional result demonstrates our expertise in securing maximum compensation for the most catastrophic birth injuries. Severe Cerebral Palsy: The case involved a child who suffered the most severe form of cerebral palsy as a result of birth injury, with profound physical and cognitive impairments requiring 24-hour care, extensive medical intervention, and comprehensive support throughout their lifetime. Birth Injury Causation: The cerebral palsy resulted from preventable complications during labor and delivery, where failures in obstetric care led to oxygen deprivation causing severe and irreversible brain damage. Catastrophic Care Needs: The child requires round-the-clock care, extensive physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, specialized medical equipment, adapted accommodation, and ongoing medical supervision throughout their lifetime. Structured Settlement: The £20+ million settlement was structured with a substantial lump sum payment combined with annual periodical payments, providing inflation-protected financial security and ensuring access to the highest quality care throughout the child's lifetime. Life-Care Planning: We worked with the UK's leading life-care planning experts to develop comprehensive assessments of the child's lifetime needs, including medical care, therapy, equipment, accommodation, education, and family support requirements.

Cerebral palsy claim settled in 2018 for in excess of £20 million comprising lump sum payment and annual periodical payments. Record-breaking settlement providing complete lifelong financial security for child with severe cerebral palsy and comprehensive family support.