Brain damage at birth award

A family has received a seven figure sum in compensation after a catastrophic medical error during their daughter’s birth rendered her virtually helpless. She suffered severe brain damage during her birth after the umbilical cord became trapped around her neck. She was effectively dead for eight minutes and when she was brought round she showed signs of severe damage to the cells in her central nervous system. She was diagnosed with tetraplegic cerebral palsy. She cannot speak, walk or stand and cannot sit up unaided. The NHS Trust admitted breach of duty and settled the claim out of court.