A 'PLUCKY' twin who suffered devastating injuries during his birth at Great Western Hospital will receive damages totalling more than £10million.
The eight-year-old boy was starved of oxygen during an emergency caesarean section at the GWH in 2008 which left him with cerebral palsy.
He has has respiratory and mobility problems which mean he has to use a wheelchair and is fed through a tube.
His life expectancy is only to the age of 25, his barrister, Derek Sweeting QC, told London's High Court today.
But, despite his difficulties, he is a 'bright young man' who is doing well at school, added the QC.
Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, which runs the hospital, admitted liability for the youngster's injuries.
Margaret Bowron QC, for the trust, said the 'plucky and determined young boy' had experienced 'enormous burdens to overcome and adversities to deal with in his short life'.
His suffering was due to the 'admitted fault of the defendant (the trust) which offers its heartfelt apologies once again'.
Judge Michael Platts approved the payout, which will be used to provide all the care and assistance the boy needs for as long as he lives.
The settlement includes a lump sum of more than £3 million and index-linked, tax-free annual payments to cover his care costs for life.
Mr Sweeting said the total capitalised value of the settlement came to over £10 million.
Approving the deal, the judge said: "I have no hesitation in saying this is a good settlement for him."
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