Left severely injured after mistakes were made in her birth, a girl is set to receive millions in compensation.
Ella Franklin was injured during her birth in 1999, according to reports. She suffered oxygen starvation to the brain whilst in the womb, during her mother’s labor. When she was born, the oxygen starvation had left her brain damaged and with cognitive difficulties.
For the mistakes made in the birth, Her family sought compensation from Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust. Ella’s injuries have left the 11 year old needing round-the-clock care, and she will continue to do so for the rest of her life.
Now, reports claim that the NHS Trust has agreed to pay compensation to Ella, which will consist of an up-front lump sum payment coupled with annual payments for the rest of her life. Although no figures have been reported, in similar cases the settlements run into the millions of pounds.
In London’s High Court this week, the Judge who approved the birth injury claim also praised the “exceptional level of care” the family had lavished on the “much loved” youngster. The NHS Trust offered its sincere apologies to the family and wished them all the best for the future.