Airedale NHS Hospital Trust Compensation Claim

If you or a member of your family have been injured as a result of medical negligence at Airedale NHS Foundation Trust you may be entitled to financial compensation. To speak to an expert about your situation, call Quittance on 0800 376 1001.

Airedale NHS Foundation Trust (1998) Case Study

A 44-year-old man was awarded £611,050 after hospital negligence caused severe brain damage, leaving him with permanent disabilities and requiring constant care.

At the time of his injury, the man, aged 40, had cerebral palsy and had been mentally handicapped since birth, but he had no significant physical disabilities. His elderly parents cared for him at home, where he enjoyed a reasonable quality of life. Though he had epilepsy, it was generally well-controlled.

In 1993, he was admitted to Airedale Hospital during an epileptic episode, but staff failed to give him anti-convulsant medication for 72 hours. Due to this negligence, he suffered severe brain damage, becoming doubly incontinent, unable to walk, and dependent on a feeding tube. His communication abilities were lost, and he required constant nursing care. His life expectancy was estimated at a maximum of 15 years.

Compensation Settlement

Judge Lynch awarded £80,000 (£150,025.91 RPI adjusted) for general damages for pain, suffering and loss of amenity.

Special damages were as follows:

• £117,084 for past care (including interest)
• £348,000 for future nursing care
• £47,656 for future therapies
• £16,000 for Court of Protection fees

A multiplier of 10 was used in relation to the awards for future care and therapies.

Total awarded was £611,050 (£1,302,573.66 RPI adjusted)

See also:

Personal injury solicitors in West Yorkshire

Airedale NHS Foundation Trust

Making a claim for medical or clinical negligence can seem initially overwhelming. Hospital Trusts are large complex organisations. Just finding out what happened can be complicated.

The panel of solicitors have significant experience in taking on hospital trusts and securing financial compensation for people affected by clinical or medical negligence.

Call us on 0800 376 1001 to discuss your situation with a claims expert or find out what your claim could be worth.

Disclaimer

Case studies are for informational purposes only and aim to help prospective claimants understand the injury claim process. They are based on cases handled by Quittance panel solicitors or sourced from public court records.