The latest developments in lost years claims for children

Christopher Sharp KC and Ben Handy of St John's Chambers Personal Injury team discuss the latest developments in lost years claims for children, reflecting on their history, their relationship to dependency claims under the Fatal Accidents Act, and the disconnect between the quantification of claims brought during and after a claimants’ lifetime. They consider the practical impact of that on advice and strategy and offer some thoughts on how to mitigate the problems that can arise as a result. 

Links to the related articles mentioned in this episode:

• The lost years
• Early settlement or deferred trial in child brain injury claims