The Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

If you have been injured while in the care of the Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, you may be entitled to compensation for medical negligence. To speak to an expert about your situation, call Quittance on 0800 612 7456.

The Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust - Case Study

A 14-year-old boy was awarded £7,102,016 after complications during childbirth left him with cerebral palsy.

He sustained a severe brain injury during a difficult delivery at a hospital within the Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The boy was diagnosed with four-limb athetoid cerebral palsy, a severe form that left him wheelchair-bound.

His needs were extensive. He was unable to walk, stand, wash, dress, or feed himself, relying on a feeding tube for nutrition. He required full assistance for personal care and suffered from impaired sight, speech, and communication abilities.

See also:

Severe brain injury claim

Cerebral palsy compensation claims

Personal injury solicitors in Bournemouth

Independent medical opinion

Medical experts agreed that the claimant would be fully dependent on others for the rest of his life. It was also agreed that he would never work or achieve financial independence. While the claimant's condition was unlikely to deteriorate, it was acknowledged that he might become increasingly frustrated as he got older. This could lead to behavioural problems which potentially could impact his care.

The compensation settlement

The overall settlement approved by the Court was £7,102,016 (£7,535,771.05 RPI adjusted) comprising a lump sum award and annual payments.

Making a compensation claim against Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

If you or a member of your family has sustained an injury as the result of clinical negligence, financial compensation can provide necessary support to ensure that treatment and care costs are met.

Your solicitors have years of experience handling negligence claims against NHS Trusts. For more information or to discuss your options, call 0800 612 7456.

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.