Cauda Equina Mobility Losses and Medical Negligence Claims
Loss of mobility can cause a dramatic change in a person's way of life and quality of life. If this has been caused by substandard medical care, it may be appropriate to make a claim for compensation.
Timing in cauda equina syndrome surgery
Timing in the diagnosis and treatment of cauda equina compression is absolutely crucial and delays can leave a patient permanently disabled. If you are struggling with life-changing disability due to substandard cauda equina care, contact Glynns Solicitors to discuss the suitability of making a claim for compensation.
The cauda equina nerves facilitate the recognition of sensation and the function of movement in the legs. Loss of function in these critical nerves can lead to loss of mobility and foot drop, rendering the patient dependant on a wheelchair or crutches.
It can, as a result, severely restrict their capacity to work, making many fields of employment completely inaccessible. Their financial position can be compromised, their self-confidence destroyed and their ability to function independently lost. They may require care, they may require altered or alternative accommodation in order to be able to undertake ordinary everyday personal and household tasks.
It is difficult to overstate the importance of a timely diagnosis of this appalling condition and the frequent need for emergency surgery.
If medical professionals cause a delay in the diagnosis or treatment of cauda equina syndrome, the patient may find that their condition deteriorates before surgery is commenced and, as a result, their long-term condition is worse than would have been the case with earlier treatment.
Claiming compensation
In these circumstances, it may be appropriate to make a claim for compensation. A patient who has been left with complete cauda equina due to medical delays is likely to be suffering additional debilitating physical symptoms in the form of bladder and bowel incontinence and sexual dysfunction. In combination, these symptoms can enforce a dramatic reduction in quality of life, with accompanying psychological problems.
Where appropriate, a successful compensation claim can make a significant, positive difference, restoring the patient's financial health and enabling them to arrange the level of care they require.
Speak to a solicitor
If you or a loved one are struggling with the shocking impact of cauda equina syndrome due to medical delays in diagnosis and treatment, contact Glynns Solicitors ,specialists in medical negligence compensation, to discuss the suitability of making a claim.
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