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A 12 year old boy from Brightlingsea, has won a £3 million claim for compensation for injuries suffered in a horrific accident when he was just a baby.

In September 1998 Ben Eeles, was a passenger in a car travelling along the A12 in Norfolk when a coach smashed into the vehicle he was in causing several fatalities and the injuries he suffered.

Ben, who is now 12 years old suffered extreme head injuries and has been left needing care and attention for the rest of his life as a result of the accident. But despite suffering language, concentration and motor skills problems he is generally a fit and healthy little boy and is able to enjoy playing games and riding his bike with his friends.

The coach company admitted liability for the road traffic accident many years ago and their insurance firm have agreed to a settlement amount for Ben.

The compensation claim payout is set to be in the region of £3.25 million and although the exact figures have been kept confidential due to the severity of the injuries and the amount of care that Ben will require. It is said that the payout will be as a initial lump sum, and then annual payments to help cover the severe costs of his care.

The barrister of the High Court, Bill Braithwaite QC told the court: “One of the features of this young man is that, not only does he have a charming and loving family around him, he is a delightful young chap.”