Table 1

Outcome of clinical claims received by the NHSLA in the 10 years between 1 April 1997 and 31 March 2008

OutcomePercentage (%)
Abandoned by claimant40
Settled out of court43
Settled in court (including cases where court approval of a negotiated settlement is required, for example to protect the interests of a minor child)4
Outstanding13
Total100.00