"From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging."
"The UK's highest court declared on Wednesday that a 1981 Court of Appeal judgment, which had previously prevented children from receiving such compensation while allowing it for adults and teenagers, was "incorrect". The decision stems from a case involving an 11-year-old girl, known only as CCC, who sued Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in 2020. CCC was diagnosed with cerebral palsy following a severe brain injury, which was attributed to clinical negligence by the trust and left her requiring 24-hour care."
The Independent covers issues from reproductive rights and climate change to Big Tech, investigating topics such as Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC and producing documentaries like 'The A Word'. The outlet seeks donations to fund reporters on the ground, emphasizes speaking to both sides, and avoids paywalls so reporting remains accessible. The UK's Supreme Court ruled that children can claim damages for years of life lost due to medical negligence, overturning a 1981 Court of Appeal precedent. The ruling arose from a case involving an 11-year-old, CCC, diagnosed with cerebral palsy after a severe brain injury attributed to clinical negligence. A 2023 High Court award ordered about 6.8 million in damages, including some 2.7 million already paid, but did not initially compensate for shortened life years, prompting an appeal to the Supreme Court.
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