A Missed Ruptured Disc and Compensation for Cauda Equina Syndrome
If a delay in diagnosing a ruptured disc has left you struggling with the appalling symptoms of cauda equina syndrome, speak to a legal specialist about claiming compensation.
Cauda equina syndrome
Cauda equina syndrome refers to the symptoms of dysfunction in the lower body which are caused by compression of the cauda equina nerves in the lumbar region of the spine.
One of the most common causes of this compression is a ruptured or prolapsed disc pressing on the relevant nerves.
Consequently, if a patient attends their GP or Accident and Emergency facility with the symptoms of nerve compression and their medical professional fails to suspect that as a diagnosis or fails to make a referral for an MRI scan, it may be appropriate to claim compensation for the impact of cauda equina syndrome.
Additionally, if a patient does not receive the necessary red flag advice and so fails to attend hospital when their symptoms deteriorate, the relevant medical professional may be regarded as having been negligent.
The permanent symptoms of cauda equina syndrome are life-changing and, where this has, to some degree, been caused by medical failings, it may well be helpful to make a claim for compensation.
Claiming compensation
A successful claim will address the financial impact of cauda equina syndrome. This could include a loss of earnings, both past and future, where the patient is now restricted in their earning capacity.
It would also include any costs of care or equipment or household adaptations which have been necessitated by the resulting symptoms of the negligent medical care.
Inevitably, such claims are extremely complex, both in terms of analysing the progression of the condition in relation to the medical interventions that took place, as well as identifying the varying ways in which the patient has been affected and the many needs they have when coping with their symptoms in the future. It is absolutely crucial that the full extent of the patient's disability is identified to ensure a fair and comprehensive settlement is reached.
Speak to a legal specialist
Glynns Solicitors is a dedicated medical negligence legal practice with a specific focus on cauda equina syndrome claims and a long-standing history of success in these highly complex cases.
Contact us today to talk to a solicitor, free of charge, about the possibility of making a claim for compensation if medical professionals caused a delay in diagnosing your ruptured disc and its impact.
We can offer No Win No Fee funding for medical negligence claims which we will discuss with you during your free initial telephone discussion.
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