According to NHS Resolution, the average payout for birth injury is £50,000.
Many families ask how much birth injury compensation they’ll receive, but there is no set amount. The goal of compensation is to meet the additional financial needs of the injured child or mother, for as long as their injuries last.
All cases are different. Medical reports are an important part of the process, as they help us to understand the severity of the birth injuries and the impact they have on the child’s life.
Here are some of the things that your birth injuries lawyer will take into consideration when calculating your compensation:
1. The pain and suffering caused by the injury
2. The lifelong cost of medical care and rehabilitation
3. The cost of any special equipment and alterations to your home
4. Money lost through changes to work, for example, if you have to leave your job or reduce your hours to care for a birth-injured child
5. The cost of everything your child might need in the future, such as a care provider, special education and personal equipment as your child grows