Cauda Equina Syndrome Deterioration During Medical Care
Talk to a solicitor if a delay in the medical management and care of cauda equina syndrome has left you struggling with appalling symptoms which might have been avoided with a more timely and appropriate level of care.
Cauda equina syndrome diagnosis delays
Cauda equina syndrome is generally regarded as a medical emergency. Inevitably, some short delays might be expected during examinations, awaiting an MRI scan and its results and awaiting surgery. These delays, however, should be minimal. A significant and unjustifiable delay, due to negligence on the part of medical professionals, may be regarded as negligent. Should this result in a worse long-term outcome for the patient, it may be appropriate to claim compensation for any significant subsequent loss of function.
A delay may be caused by a variety of failings on the part of those medical professionals including the following:
- A failure to recognise the significance of the patient's symptoms
- A failure to obtain a second opinion or specialist advice
- A misdiagnosis of the patient's symptoms
- A delay in making a referral for an MRI scan
- A delay in carrying out an MRI scan
- A delay in initiating surgery which may be a medical emergency
Making a claim for compensation
If a patient has suffered due to negligent medical care, a successful claim would address not only their pain and suffering but also the financial losses caused by the impact of the negligence.
In the case of cauda equina syndrome, the symptoms and their impact can be life-changing with significant associated financial losses.
If your loss of mobility and incontinence issues, which have been found to be the product of delays in diagnosis, mean that you are now unable to work or are restricted in the type of work or hours of work which you can manage, the loss of earnings, both past and future, would be included in your claim.
If you now require some degree of care or household support or specialist equipment because of your symptoms, the costs of this would be included in your claim.
Talk to a legal specialist
Compensation claims for cauda equina syndrome negligence are extremely complex. Ensure you get the best advice and expert support by calling Glynns Solicitors.
As a long-standing medical negligence legal practice, we can offer extensive expertise in these often high-value claims.
Contact us today to talk to a solicitor, free of charge, about the possibility of making a claim.
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