Medical negligence in managing infection leading to cerebral palsy

During the birth of a baby boy in Swindon, the obstetric and neonatal team failed to respond to signs of infection in the hours following his delivery. This led to inflammation of the tissues surrounding his brain (the meninges) and caused permanent brain damage and cerebral palsy.

After detailed investigation and Court proceedings the hospital accepted that proper care would have avoided the damaging inflammation of the meninges and A’s cerebral palsy.
With liability admitted an interim payment of damages was obtained which allowed the family to buy a house suitable for adaptation to meet the child’s needs and to recruit carers to assist in meeting these needs.

The child’s needs were assessed and shortly before the date set for trial agreement of the value of the compensation claim was reached at £3.6 million.

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