Claiming for Financial Losses after Cauda Equina Negligence
Medical negligence in relation to the cauda equina nerves can be
life-changing. Talk to a specialist solicitor about how to make a
claim.
Negligence in cauda equina nerve care
An appropriate and timely medical response to compression of the cauda equina nerves is crucial. A delay in diagnosing this disabling condition, or a delay in initiating surgery can leave an individual with lifelong disability. This can include loss of bowel and bladder control and sensation, loss of mobility and loss of sexual sensation and function.
Examples of negligence in the care pathway which may lead to a delay in diagnosis and surgery could include the following:
- A failure to carry out a thorough assessment of the patient, meaning that symptoms are missed
- A misdiagnosis of symptoms, leading to a delay in achieving a correct diagnosis
- A failure to recognise the urgency of the patient’s condition, meaning that tests or specialist investigation are delayed
- A failure to provide adequate red flag advice, meaning that the patient fails to seek urgent medical help if their symptoms worsen
- A delay in carrying out an MRI scan or a delay in reporting the results of a scan
Financial losses due to cauda equina syndrome
The level of disability and loss of function which can be suffered by an individual with cauda equina syndrome can be dramatic.
A loss of mobility can affect the way in which a person can function within their own home, let alone any difficulties with mobilising outside the home. Adaptations to the home may be necessary and specialist equipment may be required for mobilising outside the home.
Personal or household care and support may be necessary in order to help a person achieve normal everyday tasks and chores.
Double incontinence and loss of mobility can have a huge impact on an individual’s capacity to work and the nature of the work which it is suitable or possible for them to undertake.
The associated loss of income, both past and future, can be significant.
Making a claim for compensation
Where an individual’s financial losses are due in full or in part to the impact of negligent medical care, it may be possible to make a claim for compensation.
This would incorporate the relevant financial impact such as a loss of earnings.
Not surprisingly, these are extremely complex claims both in terms of assessing the negligence and its consequences but also in terms of calculating the financial impact on the patient’s quality of life.
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Glynns Solicitors is a dedicated medical negligence legal practice with a specific focus on cauda equina syndrome negligence claims.
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