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Children injured by NHS can claim damages for lifetime lost earnings, court rules
The decision from the Supreme Court, on the case of a child who sustained a brain injury at birth in 2015, could have significant cost implications for the NHS.
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Woman's leg amputated after botched knee op
A woman who had to have her leg amputated after a botched knee operation has won compensation from the hospital trust. The 69-year-old, who has not been named, underwent an operation in 2021 at Castl
bbc.com•February 20, 2026
Children injured by NHS can claim damages for lifetime lost earnings, court rules
A Supreme Court ruling is likely to lead to significantly higher damages being awarded to children injured by medical negligence. Until now, children have only been entitled to compensation for lost
bbc.com•February 20, 2026