Matthew Mawdsley (instructed by Neil Sugarman of GLP Solicitors) successfully appealed an initial decision so that the maximum award allowed under the CICA Scheme of £500,000 was made.
The applicant, still a child, was a baby when he suffered a brain injury as a result of an assault perpetrated upon him.
Initially, only a tariff award for the brain injury was allowed.
On appeal, it was successfully argued that a higher tariff award should be made together with a claim for life long loss of earnings and past and future care, as well as Deputy and Court of Protection costs.
The tribunal agreed and made an award which exceeded £500,000 but under the terms of the scheme could only award £500,000.