Cauda Equina Negligence and Care Management Failures
Contact Glynns for free legal advice if you suspect that you or a
loved one have been the victim of negligent medical care of cauda equina
syndrome.
Medical management of cauda equina syndrome
The effective and timely medical management of compression of the cauda equina nerves is absolutely essential to the patient experiencing the best possible outcome.
This appalling spinal condition can leave a patient with severe lower body disability so early diagnosis and timely surgery to decompress the spine are crucial aspects of appropriate medical management.
Failures in the medical management of this life-changing condition can not only leave the patient struggling but may also justify a claim for compensation. A successful claim would address the financial consequences of the negligence such as a loss of income or the costs of care and equipment necessary to manage the patient’s condition.
Medical management failures
The crucial element in medical care is an early diagnosis and prompt surgery. A delay can quickly allow the patient’s nerve compression to increase, thereby leaving them with greater lower body function losses.
Examples of what may be considered as negligent care which can cause a delay in accessing treatment could include the following:
- A failure to carry out a thorough assessment of the patient, thereby missing important and revealing symptoms
- A failure to recognise that the patient’s symptoms might be indicative of cauda equina compression
- A failure to understand that the patient’s symptoms demand an urgent referral
- A delay in carrying out an MRI scan
- A delay in initiating surgery to decompress the cauda equina nerves
How to make a claim
If negligent medical care has contributed to a poor outcome from cauda equina compression, you may be struggling with reduced mobility, loss of bowel and bladder control and sexual dysfunction.
This appalling combination of disabilities can be very hard to manage, both physically and psychologically.
If substandard medical care has contributed to this scenario, and you are thinking of making a claim for compensation, the first step is to talk to a medical negligence solicitor.
Make sure you have all relevant details to hand, such as the timing of the development of your condition, the dates and details of your medical interactions and the symptoms and difficulties which you are now facing.
Your solicitor will need these details in order to produce your witness statement and pursue your claim.
They will then obtain copies of your medical records in order to assess the quality of your medical care.
Speak to a legal specialist
Glynns Solicitors is a dedicated medical negligence legal practice with extensive expertise in complex, high-value cauda equina syndrome claims.
Contact us today to talk to a solicitor, free of charge, about the possibility of making a claim.
We can offer No Win No Fee medical negligence funding which we will discuss with you during your free initial telephone discussion.
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