Compensation for Medical Negligence Affecting an Infant
November 6, 2024
The District Court of Nicosia awarded a record compensation of over €2.5 million for medical negligence that caused harm to an infant. The parents claimed that doctors at Makarios Hospital failed to perform a necessary cesarean section, resulting in the child suffering brain damage due to lack of oxygen. Now 12 years old, the child faces significant disabilities that require ongoing treatment. This ruling highlights the repercussions of medical negligence and the need for compensation for victims.