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flag UK Supreme Court rules children can claim compensation for lost years due to medical negligence, aligning payouts with adults.

flag The UK Supreme Court has ruled children can claim compensation for "lost years" due to medical negligence, overturning a 1981 precedent that excluded them. flag The decision, based on a case involving an 11-year-old girl with severe brain damage from birth complications, allows damages to reflect a full working life, including lost earnings and pension benefits. flag The ruling ensures children receive compensation on par with adults, potentially increasing payouts significantly. flag The change may lead to higher NHS payouts, with financial implications for healthcare funding and services. flag The case is now returned to the High Court to reassess damages.

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