The 17th edition of the Judicial College Guidelines, published in April 2024, has introduced a significant 22% increase in the value of injury claims, reflecting adjustments for inflation and economic changes. This update reshapes legal standards and could alter how personal injury payments are calculated across the UK. The guidelines now include updated amounts for
The NHS is grappling with a mounting crisis as medical negligence liabilities have soared to £58.2 billion, marking it as the second-largest liability across the UK government, surpassed only by nuclear decommissioning costs. In the 2023–24 period alone, the NHS paid out a record £2.8 billion in damages, with £536 million allocated to legal fees.
Miya Solicitors has successfully secured compensation for a client who suffered serious health consequences due to medical negligence. After reporting lower abdominal pain, the client underwent an MRI revealing a complex ovarian condition. Shockingly, she had to wait nearly a year for a referral to a specialist, causing her condition to worsen. Poor Post-Operative Care
Miya Solicitors is proud to share a moment of appreciation from one of our clientswhose medical negligence case was recently resolved with a successful outcome. Despite facing serious health challenges, she received the justice she deserved with the help of our dedicated legal team. A Message of Gratitude In a touching gesture, our client presented
In a recent landmark judgment, the Court of Appeal ruled in favour of a claimant who suffered a life-altering spinal injury due to a road traffic accident caused by a distracted driver. The decision upheld not only financial compensation for long-term care but also set a precedent by awarding additional damages for “loss of future
The UK’s National Health Service (NHS) faced a record number of medical negligence claims in 2024, according to newly released figures from the NHS Resolution authority. The total number of claims exceeded 13,000 for the first time, with maternity-related errors and delayed diagnoses leading the chart. Legal experts highlight systemic issues such as understaffing, poor
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