Addressing the Patient's Financial Impact of Cauda Equina Syndrome Negligence
If cauda equina syndrome transforms an individual's fundamental physical integrity by leaving them struggling with double incontinence and loss of mobility, the financial impact can be devastating. Speak to a legal specialist if you have been the victim of medical negligence.
The impact of cauda equina syndrome
A fit and healthy individual who is permanently affected by compression of the cauda equina nerves may suffer the following loss of functions:
- Loss of bowel sensation and control
- Loss of bladder sensation and control
- Loss of mobility
- Loss of sexual function
This appalling combination of debilitating symptoms is more than likely to undermine the individual's capacity to work. It may that their former type of employment is now wholly unsuitable. It may be that they are limited in the hours of work they can manage. It is also be possible that their symptoms may necessitate easy access to toilet facilities, thereby limiting the type of work they can undertake.
The outcome in many situations is going to be a significant reduction in income on a permanent basis.
If this distressing outcome is, in part or I n full, the result of negligent medical care, it may be possible to make a claim for compensation which would addr5ess these financial losses.
Likewise, if the symptoms of cauda equina syndrome left the individual needing personal care or on-going treatment or specialist equipment or adaptations to their home, the associated costs could be incorporated into a claim.
Medical negligence in cauda equina syndrome
The most likely form of medical negligence in relation to this disabling condition is a failure of care which causes a delay in diagnosis and surgery. Cauda equina compression is a medical emergency and any delay can leave the patient suffering far worse symptoms than would have been the case with timely care.
Examples of negligence in cauda equina syndrome include a failure of examination, a misdiagnosis of symptoms, a delayed referral for an MRI scan and delayed surgery.
Any of these may justify a claim for compensation if the patient suffers an adverse outcome as a result.
Speak to a legal specialist
If you are thinking of making a claim related to cauda equina syndrome, speak to a legal specialist for advice as soon as possible. These claims are associated with a legal deadline.
Glynns Solicitors is a dedicated medical negligence legal practice with a team of specialist solicitors. Contact us today to talk to a solicitor, free of charge, about the possibility of making a claim.
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