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When you put your child into the care of a professional service provider you feel reasonably assured of their safety - at least you should be able to - and the necessity of making a brain injury claim for compensation should be furthest from your mind.
Sadly, for the parents of a six year-old boy from Croyden, when they left their baby at a local nursery, they did not realise that the standards of care would leave their child permanently disabled.
In August 2004, the nine-month-old baby fell from a changing table, sustaining serious brain damage. A delay in diagnosis by NHS doctors also compounded his brain injury problems.
He was left quadriplegic and unable to swallow properly. He also required a gastrostomy tube for feeding, ventilation at night and tracheostomy support.
Medical experts believed he would not live past 15 years of age.
The nursery and NHS trust responsible for his immediate care after the accident both admitted liability and in a 2008 civil litigation compensation claim the family were awarded an interim payment of £320,000 to add to the £1 million they had already received for suitable accommodation and to pay for care of the little boy.
In December 2009, a final, undisclosed sum was agreed for the ongoing care of the boy.
A lawyer for the HNS trust said, "We hope that for the future one great worry has been removed and that James's financial well-being will be well provided for."
The presiding judge commented, "The experience of approving settlements in cases like this is a very humbling one.
"As a parent myself, I can only admire the resilience, the fortitude and the unstinting devotion of Mr and Mrs Pitcher, and their child - this young boy - for what remains of his life, will continue to benefit from that."
Making a brain injury claim with YouClaim
When a loved one has been injured, making a brain injury claim on their behalf can be a draining and traumatic experience. Here at YouClaim we endeavour to assist you in that claim for damages and aim to offer a sensitive, caring, yet efficient and professional service.
Our personal injury solicitors and medical negligence lawyers are among the best and most successful in the UK and are fully governed by the Solicitors Regulation Authority.
In almost all personal injury cases our lawyers work to a no win, no fee model which protects you from all costs and fees associated with the case, however, if there is an element of medical negligence involved then there may be some unavoidable charges to be made so that the case may commence. If this is the case, then our legal advisors will discuss everything with you, so that you may make an informed decision about the commencement of the claim.
And in all won cases YouClaim's clients will receive 100% compensation we never take a penny.
For more advice about making a brain injury claim with YouClaim, call our free UK helpline now on 0800 10 757 95. Alternatively, have an online e-chat, request a call back, or fill in an online claim form now.
