August 11th 2024.
Lucy Letby, a former neo-natal nurse, committed her heinous crimes while working at a neo-natal unit. During this time, she kept a journal where she wrote about her inner thoughts, which later served as evidence in court. Letby's actions have caused immense pain and suffering for the families of her victims, and almost 20 of these families are now seeking compensation, nine years after Letby began her criminal acts.
According to Tamlin Bolton, a lawyer representing some of the parents, these families are seeking compensation not just for financial reasons, but also to seek answers and closure for the tragedy they have endured. Bolton stated that the families have been using every available legal channel to achieve justice and to discover the truth about what happened to their children at the Countess of Chester Hospital.
NHS Resolution, the body responsible for handling concerns and disputes, has 18 ongoing compensation claims related to Letby's actions. This number has increased from fewer than five claims a year ago, according to data released under the Freedom of Information Act. Letby, now 34 years old, committed her crimes between 2015 and 2016 and is currently serving 15 whole life terms for seven murders and seven attempted murders.
Bolton, who is representing some of the families in their search for answers, stated that it would be inappropriate to comment on the progress of individual claims. However, she revealed that these families had instructed her law firm to represent them several years ago, even before Letby's arrest. At that time, seeking compensation was not their main objective, but they saw it as a way to uncover the truth about their children's untimely deaths at the Countess of Chester Hospital.
The families of Letby's victims have been through a tremendous tragedy, and they have been left with many unanswered questions for years. Understandably, they are now determined to pursue all legal avenues to hold those responsible accountable and to find closure for their loss. The ongoing Thirlwall Inquiry has also been set up to examine the events at the hospital and the wider NHS that may have contributed to the failure to protect these babies from harm.
Jo Chapman, a partner in the child brain injury team at Bolt Burdon Kemp, believes that the families should receive interim payments as a result of the ongoing trauma they and their surviving children are still enduring. She also stated that the babies who survived Letby's attempts to murder them but suffered injuries should receive compensation to cover their lifelong needs. However, due to the nature of clinical negligence claims, it can take many years to determine the full extent of a child's injuries and their life-long needs.
In response to a Freedom of Information request, NHS Resolution stated that compensation claims can take years to settle and close due to the complex nature of these cases. They also mentioned that they are unable to disclose the exact number of claims due to patient confidentiality. The body has expressed its sympathies for the affected families and has stated that they are unable to comment further.
In conclusion, Letby's actions have had far-reaching consequences, not only for the families of her victims but also for the wider community. The families are seeking answers and justice, while also trying to come to terms with their tragic loss. It is a long and difficult journey for them, and they deserve all the support and closure they can get.
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