A nine-year-old boy has secured a compensation payout from the hospital where he was born and subsequently suffered from brain damage which led to cerebral palsy.

Ben Nutbrown was born at New Cross Hospital, owned by the Royal Wolverhampton NHS Hospitals Trust, the Express and Star reports.

However, there were complications during his delivery and as a result, Ben is now confined to a wheelchair and needs round-the-clock care.

This week, his legal representatives have secured a compensation payout from the NHS trust for an unspecified sum, although it is believed to run into millions of pounds in order to pay for his care in the long-term.

The trust did not admit liability for Ben’s injuries and declined to comment on the case.

Mr Justice Lloyd Jones commented: "It is a huge misfortune that Benjamin suffered the injuries he has, but I hope this settlement will assist in helping him make the most of things. It is clear that he is a very bright young man and he has got huge potential."

If sub-standard care during pregnancy or birth can be proved to have caused cerebral palsy, compensation can be sought to cover the costs of care to ensure an improved quality of life and financial security for the lifetime of the child.

Compensation for brain injuries will usually be more substantial than that for other injuries, since it must cover care if the victim is unable to look after themselves.