Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust Compensation Claim

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

Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust case study

A 2-year-old boy was awarded £17,500 in an out-of-court settlement after he sustained a permanent neck scar due to improper use of forceps during his birth at Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust.

The forceps caused a 3-5 cm laceration on the right side of his neck, exposing muscle beneath. The wound was closed under general anaesthetic the next day, but it healed with tissue adhering to the muscle, resulting in a more visible 5.5 cm scar that dimples when he moves his head.

The scar is not expected to affect his growth, neck function, or daily activities, and there was no nerve damage. However, revision surgery may be needed within 1-2 years to improve the appearance of the scar. Judge Matthews concluded that the injury fell under the Judicial College guidelines for facial disfigurement, as the scar is visible at a conversational distance.

Compensation Settlement

The child settlement approval hearing awarded a total of £17,500 (£18,242 RPI adjusted) of which £11,500 was for general damages for pain, suffering and loss of amenity; £4,500 for future surgery and £500 for future gratuitous care and travel associated with attending for further surgery.

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Personal injury solicitors in Reading

Making a compensation claim against Royal Berkshire 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.

Author:
Gaynor Haliday, Legal researcher

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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.