How Do I Claim Compensation for Cauda Equina Medical Negligence?
If you or a loved one have been affected by negligent medical care of cauda equina syndrome, it may be appropriate to make a claim for compensation.
What is cauda equina medical negligence?
Cauda equina syndrome can cause an individual to suffer permanent loss of mobility and double incontinence. Timely and competent medical care is essential. If negligent medical care delays a patient's treatment, allowing their condition to worsen before surgery is carried out, it may be possible to make a claim.
Negligent medical care in relation to cauda equina syndrome would include the following:
- A failure to recognise or suspect the symptoms of cauda equina syndrome, resulting in a delayed diagnosis
- A failure to carry out an assessment or examination for the signs and symptoms of cauda equina syndrome
- A failure to make a timely referral for an MRI scan
- A failure to warn a patient of the red flag symptoms of cauda equina syndrome
- A delay in arranging either an MRI scan or decompression surgery
When to claim compensation
If substandard medical care has allowed a patient's condition to deteriorate prior to surgery, leaving them with a worse outcome than would otherwise have been the case, the law entitles the patient to make a claim for compensation.
If the patient consequently suffers financial losses, such as a loss of income, due to the effects of their negligent medical care, a successful compensation claim would take those losses into account.
It is important to remember, however, that claims for compensation for medical negligence have to be initiated within three years of the date of the alleged negligence. There may occasionally be an exception to this requirement so talk to a specialist lawyer for further advice.
How to make a claim for compensation
If you or a loved one are struggling with the impact of cauda equina syndrome due to negligent medical care, contact a specialist medical negligence solicitor.
Claims for compensation for medical negligence are highly complex and require the skills of a specialist lawyer who will have access to the best medical experts. This will facilitate an assessment of the validity and value of your potential claim. It will provide you with the best advice and ensure that you achieve the best outcome.
Legal specialists
Glynns Solicitors is a dedicated medical negligence legal practice with extensive expertise in cauda equina syndrome compensation claims.
Contact us today to talk to one of our team of experienced lawyers about your situation and the suitability of making a claim.
Please call us on 0800 234 3300 (or from a mobile 01275 334030) or complete our Online Enquiry Form.
Make An Enquiry
Why Choose Us
- Specialist medical negligence solicitors
- Free initial enquiries
- No win, no fee available
Reviews
Our Expertise
Helping Clients Across England & Wales
