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.