Compensation For Disability Due to Cervical Myelopathy Medical Negligence
If an individual becomes permanently disabled due to poor medical management of cervical myelopathy, it may be appropriate to make a claim for compensation.
Cervical nerve compression
Compression of the nerves in the cervical spine can cause them to lose function, affecting a person in a variety of debilitating ways. Cervical myelopathy has the capacity to deprive an individual of their ability to walk as well as weakness and loss of coordination in the arms and hands.
In some circumstances, it can be treated by surgical decompression of the nerves, preventing further deterioration and possible allowing for some improvement and recovery.
Permanent disability due to this debilitating condition can impact on every aspect of an individual's life:
- They may no longer be able to undertake their existing type of employment, reducing their income significantly
- They may lose their personal independence due to mobility and balance and coordination problems
- They may need significant support to achieve daily chores, especially if they are trying to bring up children
- They may no longer be able to carry out their chosen hobbies and sports and become socially isolated
- Their psychological and emotional health may suffer, exacerbating their physical difficulties
Medical negligence
If medical professionals fail to recognise the symptoms of this debilitating condition or fail to make a suitable referral for specialist investigation, they may be regarded as having provided substandard care.
If this results in a delay in the commencement of surgery to decompress the nerves
If the patient suffers a poor long-term outcome, which would not have been the case with better quality care, they are entitled by law to make a claim for compensation. A successful compensation claim will take account, not only of the patient's pain and suffering, but of any financial losses caused by their negligent care. This would include loss of income or the costs of care where that is appropriate.
Speak to a specialist
Compensation claims for medical negligence are extremely complex. They also need to be initiated within three years of the date of the alleged negligence. If you believe that you or a loved one may have been the victim of substandard medical care, you should get the advice of a specialist in medical negligence compensation.
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