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UK Supreme Court rules children can claim compensation for lost years due to medical negligence, aligning payouts with adults.
The UK Supreme Court has ruled children can claim compensation for "lost years" due to medical negligence, overturning a 1981 precedent that excluded them.
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.
The ruling ensures children receive compensation on par with adults, potentially increasing payouts significantly.
The change may lead to higher NHS payouts, with financial implications for healthcare funding and services.
The case is now returned to the High Court to reassess damages.
La Corte Suprema del Reino Unido decide que los niños pueden reclamar compensación por años perdidos debido a negligencia médica, alineando los pagos con los adultos.