Negligent Spinal Cord Injury and Compensation
A functioning spinal cord is key to an individual's well-being and their ability to remain independent. If substandard medical care has left you or a loved one with a spinal cord injury and debilitating symptoms, it may be possible to make a claim for compensation.
Negligent medical care of the spinal cord
Negligent medical care of the spinal cord, resulting in injury and loss of function, can occur in a variety of ways:
- Substandard surgical practice may cause an injury which affects the functioning of the nervous system
- Misdiagnosis or delayed diagnosis of spinal nerve compression can leave a patient with loss of nerve function
- Substandard spinal anaesthesia can result in spinal cord damage and loss of function
- Misdiagnosis of spinal damage may delay surgery which could have saved function
As the means by which sensation and movement is communicated throughout the body, the nervous system and the spinal cord are essential to human function.
Damage to the spinal cord can result in loss of nerve function and loss of sensation and movement in the associated regions of the body.
It can affect an individual in a myriad of ways, causing permanent and life-changing symptoms including the following:
- Loss of both upper and lower limb sensation and function, leading to reduced mobility or paralysis
- Loss of bowel control and sensation leading to incontinence
- Loss of bladder sensation and function, leading to incontinence
- Loss of sexual function
- Loss of coordination
- Loss of manual dexterity
Claiming compensation for the effects of spinal cord injury
The effects of a spinal cord injury can be truly devastating. A once-healthy, functioning and independent individual can be rendered dependant on a wheelchair and personal care. They may no longer be able to work or may be able to work in a restricted range of types of work for limited hours. They may need specially designed accommodation and may no longer be able to drive.
The financial implications can be overwhelming from the loss of income and pension to the costs of care and accommodation.
If such an appalling outcome is due in full or part to substandard medical care, it may be appropriate to make a claim for compensation which should address these losses.
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Glynns Solicitors is a dedicated medical negligence legal practice. If you or a loved one are struggling with the consequences of a negligent spinal cord injury, contact us to talk to one of our experienced solicitors about the possibility of making a claim for compensation.
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