Penny received a lump sum and will get annual payments for life to help with the complex additional needs and difficulties she now has. Those payments will amount to a figure in the region of £2 million.
Our meningitis lawyers have a lot of experience in investigating cases and securing compensation for people who have been the victim of clinical negligence.
One case we dealt with saw us secure lifelong compensation payments for a baby girl who already faced the challenges of Down’s Syndrome and was left further disabled by undiagnosed meningitis.
Penny* was seven months old when she was admitted to hospital with fever and vomiting. She was then discharged while still unwell and later admitted to another hospital where meningitis was diagnosed.
The compensation case was complex as it involved demonstrating how Penny’s long-term disability had been made worse by the meningitis.
Meningitis left her with worse cognitive problems than she would otherwise have had – her ability to think, solve problems, remember and understand were impacted. Her stamina was reduced and ability to do intricate tasks (motor skills) were also impacted.
Penny received a lump sum and will get annual payments for life to help with the complex additional needs and difficulties she now has. Those payments will amount to a figure in the region of £2 million.
*Name changed to protect the child’s identity
