Disability and Financial Losses in Cauda Equina Syndrome Negligence
Unexpected and severe disability can be utterly life-changing. If negligent medical care of cauda equina syndrome has led to this situation, it may be possible to claim compensation.
Cauda equina syndrome and lower body disability
If compression in the lumbar region of the spine is not identified at an early stage, an individual can very quickly find that their lower body function is compromised to the degree that disability profoundly affects their life.
Loss of the function of the cauda equina nerves can limit sensation and movement in the lower body, causing loss of control of bowel and bladder as well as loss of mobility and sexual dysfunction.
Not surprisingly, such a cocktail of function losses can cause a significant financial impact.
The individual affected may find that they are no longer able to pursue their former career or are restricted in the number of hours they are able to work and the type of work they can manage. They may have to come to terms with a dramatic loss of income.
Bowel problems and mobility losses may mean that major adaptations need to be carried out to a person's home to provide easy access to a toilet and safe navigation around the home. Such changes do not come for free and can cost a significant amount of money to implement.
An individual may even find that they need some degree of assistance in the home which will also come at a cost.
If the degree of disability that has caused such a distressing and costly situation has been caused or influenced by negligent medical care, the individual should be legally entitled to make a claim for compensation which will address these financial costs and losses.
Timely medical care of cauda equina compression
Diagnosis and surgical intervention at the earliest possible stage is crucial to the best patient outcome where cauda equina compression is concerned.
If medical professionals fail to provide competent care of this life-changing condition, it may be appropriate to make a claim.
Actions or failings which cause a delay in diagnosis, and therefore surgery, could include a failure of examination, a misdiagnosis, a failure to make a timely referral which may be a matter of emergency, and a failure to provide red flag advice.
Speak to a legal specialist
A solicitor who specialises in medical negligence law will be able to investigate the quality of your medical care and identify whether or not you have been the victim of negligence.
If so, they will have the expertise to assess the impact of your disability and the extent of your financial losses.
Glynns is a dedicated medical negligence legal practice with a team of experienced lawyers. Contact us today to talk to a solicitor, free of charge, about your situation and the possibility of making a claim for compensation.
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