The amount, and type, of compensation will vary from claim to claim.

However, Medical Negligence Claims will usually consist of the following:

General Damages

General damages reflect the pain, suffering and loss of amenity caused by the injury suffered. This amount will depend on the nature of the injury and the length of time it takes to resolve.

Special Damages

Special damages are awarded for any financial losses that have arisen as a result of the negligence.

Special damages are split into past and future losses.

Past losses will relate to any out of pocket expenses that have already arisen such as:
Travel
Loss of Earnings
Prescription Charges
Past and Future Care costs – this is usually the largest proportion of the claim
Adaptation costs
Aids and Equipment
Treatment costs

Future losses will cover losses that will reasonably be incurred in the future. Future losses will normally be calculated based on expert evidence. The evidence will assess the required equipment, prescriptions, treatment (amongst other things) that are likely to be required in the future and will also calculate their cost.

Depending on the size of the claim, future losses may be paid as either a lump sum or as periodical payments. Your Legal Advisor will discuss this in more detail.

If you feel that you or your child has Cerebral Palsy as a result of a negligently handled birth please contact us today for a free initial assessment by an experienced Clinical Negligence Solicitor.

Our Cerebral Palsy Solicitors have extensive experience in dealing with Cerebral Palsy Claims, many of which have been extremely complex and ground breaking.