CCC v Sheffield NHS - Lost Years & Child Claimants - Where Are We Now?

Introduction

The Supreme Court’s landmark decision in CCC v Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has reshaped the law on the recoverability of 'lost years' damages for child claimants.

This live session examines the Court’s judgment, its departure from the long-standing approach in Croke v Wiseman and the implications for claims involving reduced life expectancy and future loss of earnings.

Join us to understand the key legal developments, their practical impact and what they mean for handling child 'lost years' claims in practice.

What You Will Learn

This live and interactive course will cover the following:

• The earlier House of Lords ruling in Pickett v British Engineering
• The decision reached in Croke v Wiseman
• The grounds on which the High Court granted permission for the exceptional ‘leapfrog’ appeal to the Supreme Court
• The Supreme Court's ruling and its reasoning
• The practical implications of the Supreme Court's decision for those handling ‘lost years’ claims

Recording of live sessions: Soon after the Learn Live session has taken place you will be able to go back and access the recording - should you wish to revisit the material discussed.