How to Succeed in a Cauda Equina Syndrome Claim

Compensation claims for cauda equina syndrome medical negligence can be extremely complex. If you are considering making a claim for compensation for the impact of negligent care, it is essential to get the right support.

The complexity of a CES claim

These potentially high-value claims are complex for a range of reasons:

• Every individual is different and the development of their condition, the impact of any negligence on their physical outcome and the impact on the patient’s quality of life will differ considerably from one person to another
• Understanding the development of cauda equina compression, the development of associated symptoms and understanding if negligence has occurred and identifying the impact which it is likely to have had on the patient’s outcome requires a high level of medical expertise, possibly involving several areas of medical speciality in order to fully assess the patient’s experience
• The way in which this appalling condition affects a person’s life can be wide-ranging, depending on many factors. Assessing the financial implications as well as identifying the physical, psychological and practical impact requires meticulous consideration of the patient’s health and life

Making a successful claim

Clearly, in order for a claim to succeed it must be evident both that an act of negligence or substandard care has occurred during the course of the patient’s medical care, and that the negligence had an adverse impact on the patient’s long-term well-being and quality of life.

This requires the input of the best medical experts to establish if this is the case. It also requires the involvement of an experienced medical negligence solicitor who will not only be familiar with the peculiarities of this life-changing condition but will also be fully conversant with the many legal procedures and deadlines which control these high-value claims.

Once negligence is established, your solicitor is also key to assessing the financial losses which the negligence has caused and which you may be entitled to claim for.

This can include a loss of earnings as well as any costs of care or treatment or equipment and household alterations necessitated by the impact of the negligence.

Speak to a medical negligence specialist

Glynns Solicitors is a dedicated medical negligence legal practice with extensive experience in high-value cauda equina syndrome claims.

Contact us today to talk to a solicitor, free of charge, about the possibility of making a claim for compensation.

Please call us on 0800 234 3300 (or from a mobile 01275 334030) or complete our Online Enquiry Form.

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