Central Manchester University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

If you or a member of your family have been injured as a result of medical negligence at a hospital within the Central Manchester University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust you may be entitled to financial compensation. To speak to an expert about your situation, call Quittance on 0800 612 7456.

Central Manchester University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (2009) Case Study

In 2004, a 12-year-old girl was awarded £1.8 million in an out-of-court settlement after a hospital delayed diagnosing and treating her congenital bilateral hip dislocation. The hospital, part of the Central Manchester University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, did not diagnose the condition until the girl was 3 years old, resulting in the need for extensive surgery. Earlier diagnosis could have allowed non-surgical treatment with a Pavlik harness, which might have delayed the need for hip replacements until later in life.

Due to the delay and subsequent surgeries, the girl was left with limited walking ability, stiffness in her hips, and an unsteady gait, requiring a wheelchair for longer distances. She was expected to need multiple hip replacements and possibly a Girdlestone procedure by her mid-40s, likely leaving her wheelchair-bound by then. Additionally, she had septo-optic dysplasia, causing severe visual impairment, cognitive difficulties, and an endocrine deficiency, which meant she would always require advice, supervision, and assistance for daily living.

The lump sum settlement of £1.8 million (adjusted to £2.22 million in today’s value) covered various expenses, including future care, accommodation, medical treatments, transport, and pain, suffering, and loss of amenity. The settlement was structured as a lump sum, rather than periodical payments, due to the fluctuating nature of her care needs and the impact on her statutory care benefits.

In total, the compensation provided support for her future needs due to both physical and cognitive impairments.

See also:

Medical negligence compensation claims

Manchester personal injury solicitors

Central Manchester University Hospitals 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.

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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.

Author:
Gaynor Haliday, Legal researcher

About the author

Gaynor Haliday is an experienced legal researcher and published author. She has had numerous articles published in the press and is a legal industry commentator.