Hinchingbrooke Health Care NHS Trust Compensation Claim

If you have been injured as a result of medical negligence at a hospital within the Hinchingbrooke Health Care NHS Trust you may be entitled to financial compensation. To speak to an expert about your situation, call Quittance on 0800 376 1001.

Hinchingbrooke Health Care NHS Trust (2006) Case Study

A 39-year-old female IT worker was awarded £10,000 in general damages in an out-of-court settlement for psychiatric illness resulting from medical negligence during her pregnancy and the delayed delivery of twins.

The woman, 38 at the time of her injury, was under the care of the antenatal team at Hinchingbrooke Health Care NHS Trust. She had a history of obstetric complications, including the loss of her first baby due to a placental abruption. Due to this, a robust care plan was put in place. The claimant was pregnant with dichorionic twins, meaning each foetus had its own placenta.

Despite the pregnancy progressing well, concerns arose at 32 weeks when growth measurements for one of the twins (twin 2) showed no increase for four weeks. It was decided to deliver the babies by Caesarean section at 36 weeks and 3 days, scheduled for 3rd November 2005.

On the day of the surgery, the claimant was delayed in going to theatre due to another emergency case. The first twin was delivered in good condition, but the second twin was stillborn, despite major resuscitation attempts.

The claimant believed the Caesarean should have been performed earlier at 34 weeks, which may have saved the second twin. The delayed delivery led to psychiatric illness, including grief and distress, for which she was compensated.

Compensation Settlement

A letter of claim with a Part 36 offer to settle for the sum of £15,000 was sent to the defendant in respect of the psychiatric illness suffered by the claimant after the birth. However a counter offer of £10,000 (£13,003.99 RPI adjusted) was made and accepted. The award was for general damages for pain, suffering and loss of amenity

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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.

Gaynor Haliday, Legal researcher

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Gaynor Haliday, Legal researcher