Tue, 29 Jan 2019
Jonathan Jones QC recently acted for a severely brain injured child who received in excess of 26.5 million pounds in settlement of his claim. The child, who cannot be named for legal reasons, suffered a hypoglycaemic attack when only a few days old. Unfortunately, there was a delay in diagnosing and treating his hypoglycaemia and as a result he suffered severe brain damage. He now suffers from severe behavioural and cognitive problems and requires 2 to 1 care at all times during the day. Liability was admitted at an early stage, but the case settled only a few weeks before the trial on quantum. The award involved the payment of a lump sum and a periodical payment to meet the Claimant’s annual costs for care, case management and Court of Protection costs. The settlement was approved by HHJ Robert Owen QC sitting in the Nottingham District Registry.
Jonathan Jones QC was instructed by Julie Hardy of Barretts solicitor, Nottingham.
