over £3 million award - another excellent result for clinical negligence team

BC was born at Chase Farm Hospital on 5 May 1995. Due to negligent delay at the time of her birth she suffered from brain damage which manifested itself as cerebral palsy and learning difficulties. She has been cared for by her family at home.

Following a letter of claim, liability was admitted by the Hospital and Judgment was entered for BC on 6 October 2005. A trial date was set for 15 January 2007 to determine the value of the claim and an interim payment was obtained to provide immediate care and much needed equipment for BC.

The value of the claim was disputed until shortly before trial when BC agreed to accept over £3 million in the form of a lump sum and annual payments to provide care for the rest of her life. This award was approved by the court on 15 January 2007.

Sue Jarvis, partner at Blake Lapthorn Tarlo Lyons, specialising in clinical negligence (and particularly in cases involving cerebral palsy) represented BC throughout the case and was ably assisted by Joanne Carver.

"This is an excellent result for the degree of disability which BC suffered. Originally, the hospital were offering less than £1 million in settlement. BC and her family, and of course the firm, are delighted with the result we achieved" Sue said.

For further information please contact Alison McClure in the Clinical Negligence team on 023 8085 7345 or email alison.mcclure@bllaw.co.uk