Cauda Equina Negligence Claims for Disabling Symptoms
Negligent medical care of cauda equina compression can leave an
individual with devastating lower body disability.
Talk to Glynns Solicitors about the possibility of claiming compensation.
Disability and cauda equina syndrome
The extent of disability caused by compression of the cauda equina nerves depends on the degree of compression and the point at which an individual undergoes surgery.
Consequently, early diagnosis and surgery are key to the best outcome.
Complete cauda equina syndrome can leave an individual with permanent lower body disability including loss of mobility, sexual dysfunction and loss of control of both bladder and bowel.
Early intervention can limit and maybe reduce these symptoms.
Negligent medical care of cauda equina compression
Cauda equina syndrome is a medical emergency.
If medical professionals have an opportunity to diagnose and treat this disabling condition, but fail to do so or cause a delay in the process, the patient may suffer deterioration and permanent disability.
The extent and impact of the symptoms caused by the delay could be addressed in a claim for financial compensation.
Delays in the medical management of cauda equina compression can occur in a number of ways including the following:
- A failure to assess the patient’s symptoms thoroughly
- A failure to recognise the symptoms as indicative of cauda equina compression
- A failure to make a timely referral for an MRI scan
- A delay in carrying out an MRI scan or a delay in providing accurate results
- A delay in commencing surgery to decompress the nerves
How to claim compensation
In the first instance, it needs to be established both that negligence has occurred and that it has caused a negative impact on the patient’s outcome.
This assessment needs to be carried out by a specialist medical negligence solicitor who will obtain copies of the patient’s medical records and employ medical experts to analyse the quality of care.
Once negligence and causation are clear, the solicitor can initiate a claim and assess the financial impact which the patient has suffered and will continue to suffer.
These assessments and reports will form the basis of a claim.
Free legal advice
Glynns Solicitors is a dedicated medical negligence legal practice with a team of experienced solicitors, offering extensive expertise in complex cauda equina syndrome claims.
Contact us today to talk to a solicitor about your situation and the possibility of making a claim for compensation.
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