The National Audit Office’s (NAO) Costs of Clinical Negligence report (October 2025) shows that while maternity cases represent fewer than one in ten claims, they account for more than 60% of the total value. The
In a recent judgment from the Court of Session, the court found that an eight-month delay in accepting a settlement tender was unreasonable and had costs consequences. The tender had been available throughout, but the
The cost of clinical negligence continues to put severe pressure on the NHS. Annual spending now exceeds £3 billion, with liabilities projected well into the tens of billions. Against this backdrop, government, professional bodies, and
In September 2025, NHS England announced the introduction of Jess’s Rule, a new patient-safety measure for general practice. Under the rule, if a patient visits their GP three times with unresolved or worsening symptoms, the
Recent figures paint a mixed picture for the personal injury sector. On the one hand, the number of new claims has dropped to its lowest level on record. Motor injury claims in particular have fallen
A new study has put hard numbers to a long-recognised issue- orthopaedic claims remain one of the biggest drivers of NHS negligence costs. The research published in the Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery examined
A high-profile legal battle involving over 1,100 former rugby players has hit a major procedural problem — and the court isn’t holding back. In a recent hearing, Senior Master Cook sharply criticised solicitor Richard Boardman
A recent wasted costs order against Tilly Bailey & Irvine (TBI)—a North‑East-based firm—has reinforced courts’ expectations around early liability verification and professional conduct. TBI continued personal injury proceedings against multiple defendants even after evidence emerged
Despite cost reforms hitting many parts of the personal injury sector, clinical negligence continues to see steady growth in both market value and case complexity. As other areas contract, many law firms are pivoting toward this
A Defining Moment for Maternity Safety: A Response from UKExpertMedical This week’s announcement of a rapid national investigation into NHS maternity and neonatal services marks a critical milestone in the drive for safer, more compassionate
