Compensation claims for Cerebral Palsy not only reflect the pain and suffering experienced but also:
- Allow people to obtain justice for the mistreatment they received
- Highlight failings in clinical practice, standards of care, and protocols
- Provide you with answers as to what happened and preclude an apology from the NHS Trust or private hospital
The compensation payment will depend on several factors:
- The pain and suffering of your child has/will suffer
- The impact of the delay and / or negligence on health and quality of life – including current and future care requirements, medical aids, home adaptations or other necessary assistance
- Any financial losses experienced as a result of the injuries – including past loss of earnings, medical expenses, travel expenses, and equipment costs
- Any future financial losses e.g. loss of earnings, loss of promotion prospects, pension
Compensation for Cerebral Palsy fall into two main categories:
- General compensation (General Damages): this includes compensation for pain and suffering and the impact of the injury on lifestyle and quality of life – for you and/or your child.
- Financial losses and expenses (Special Damages): these include the costs associated with private treatment, care support, travel expenses, other medical expenses, specialist equipment and loss of income.
Severe Cerebral Palsy cases can result in multi-million-pound compensation awards.
