We have recovered £14 million for our client, Romy
Smith, who suffered catastrophic brain damage as a result of
medical negligence.
Romy, who is now 10, was born prematurely at 29 weeks in
2001 at Ipswich General Hospital.
She was transferred to the Lister Hospital in Stevenage,
where she was given a "grossly excessive dose" of the sugar
dextrose.
This resulted in perfusion brain injury, which caused severe
learning difficulties and autism. Romy's communication and social
skills are very limited, she needs constant care and will remain
totally dependent on carers for the rest of her life.
Paul McNeil, was instructed by Romy's
mother to represent her in the claim.
The East and North Herfordshire NHS Trust admitted liability.
They paid Romy an initial sum of £2.36 million and a series of
index-linked "periodical payments" to cover Romy's lifetime care
expenses.
Romy has a special talent for music, which is her primary means
of enjoyment. In addition to her care, the payment will also cover
the cost of music therapy.
After the case, Romy's parents, Sally and Tim Smith said:
"We are absolutely delighted at the settlement that Paul McNeil
has secured for our daughter.
"Throughout the whole time that Paul has worked with us, we have
found him to be very caring, extremely skilled and highly
organised.
"He has kept our family's best interests at heart at all times
and has always answered any concerns we may have had calmly,
quickly and efficiently.
"We are enormously grateful to him for the way in which he
conducted our case and we cannot praise him enough. We would not
hesitate in recommending him to anyone."
For further information contact Paul
McNeil on 020 7861 4019 or email paul.mcneil@ffw.com
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