CES Disability and Compensation for Medical Negligence
Substandard medical care of cauda equina compression can lead to permanent lower body disability. It may also justify a claim for compensation.
Cauda equina compression and lower body disability
Disability caused by cauda equina compression can be fairly comprehensive, rendering the patient unable to work and dependant on personal care. If a patient develops complete cauda equina syndrome, they are likely to suffer the following symptoms:
- Loss of lower limb mobility
- Loss of bladder function
- Incontinence of wind and faeces
- Sexual dysfunction
In some circumstances, however, such a devastating outcome is avoidable.
Cauda equina syndrome is generally a progressive condition with the patient suffering some early symptoms first before the compression of the cauda equina nerves causes worsening symptoms and loss of lower body function.
Therefore, if medical professionals can diagnose the condition at the earliest possible moment, it is possible for surgical nerve decompression to prevent further debilitating loss of function.
By the same token, however, if medical professionals have the opportunity to diagnose or suspect that their patient is developing cauda equina syndrome, but fail to do so, the patient may deteriorate prior to diagnosis and suffer a very poor long-term outcome indeed.
Claiming compensation for the impact of medical negligence
The subsequent and permanent impact of negligent care of CES can be wide-ranging and life-changing. The patient's life can be adversely affected in numerous ways both physical and psychological. Their ability to work and earn an income can be affected as can their ability to remain independent within their own home.
If negligent medical care is at the root of a patient's poor long-term outcome, they are entitled to make a claim for compensation.
A successful claim will take account of the full impact of the negligence from loss of income to the need for care or the need for altered accommodation. It will address both past and future losses, taking into account the impact on the patient from the point of the alleged negligence.
Speak to a specialist
However, compensation claims related to cauda equina syndrome are extremely complex as a result and require the skills of a specialist lawyer.
Glynns Solicitors is a dedicated medical negligence legal practice. We have a team of expert lawyers, all of whom specialise in this complicated area of the law.
If you or a loved one are struggling with the effects of negligent CES care, contact us to talk with a solicitor, free of charge, about the possibility of making a claim for compensation.
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