Bowel and Bladder Dysfunction and Cauda Equina Syndrome Negligence
Negligent medical care of cauda equina compression can leave a patient permanently disabled. Speak to a legal specialist to discuss the possibility of compensation.
Cauda equina and double incontinence
As if loss of bladder sensation and control were not bad enough, the appalling condition known as cauda equina syndrome also causes loss of bowel function. This distressing and debilitating combination can, as one can imagine, cause a significant impact on the life of the patient. Their ability to work may be compromised. Their willingness to leave their home, to travel and engage in a wide variety of activities may be affected. Additionally, their family and personal relationships may come under intense pressure.
Due to the severity of the symptoms and the progressive nature of the condition, it is essential that cauda equina compression is diagnosed at the earliest possible moment. If medical professionals fail in their duty of care, causing a delay in either diagnosis or treatment, the patient's condition may deteriorate, leaving them to suffer debilitating symptoms which may not have been the case with an appropriate level of care.
If this is the case for you or a loved one, it may be possible to make a claim for compensation for the consequences of the negligence.
Cauda equina medical negligence
Timely and competent medical care is essential to a good outcome for cauda equina compression. Examples of negligent care which may contribute to a poor outcome could include the following:
- A failure to recognise the significance of the patient's symptoms
- A misdiagnosis of the patient's symptoms
- A failure to examine the patient or carry out appropriate tests
- A delay in making a referral for an MRI scan
- A failure to provide suitable red flag advice
- A delay in carrying out an MRI scan
- A delay in initiating surgery for cauda equina compression
If you suspect that your long-term outcome with cauda equina syndrome has been compromised by negligent medical care, speak to a legal specialist.
Medical negligence specialist
Glynns Solicitors is a dedicated medical negligence legal practice with a team of solicitors, all of whom offer significant expertise in cauda equina syndrome claims. With a history of success in high-value cauda equina syndrome claims, we are ideally placed to support you in pursuing your claim.
Contact us today to speak with 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.
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
