A family of a young boy who suffered serious brain damage at birth hasbeen awarded $2.3 million in a settlement with the hospital where he wasdelivered.

Eight-year-old Zakk Wilkinson suffers from a severe socialand communication disorder after he was starved of oxygen during his birth atKettering General Hospital in September 2001.

The disorder makes Zakk’s behavior irrational andunpredictable. He has needed constant care from his parents, and will continueto, for the rest of his life.

Wilkinson’s family filed a claim against Kettering GeneralHospital citing “clinical negligence” and after negotiations, have reached a$2.3 million settlement.

If you or a loved one has been the victim of medicalmalpractice, please contact a Philadelphia medical malpractice lawyer ofLowenthal & Abrams, P.C. by calling 215-329-3511.