Cauda Equina Syndrome Impact and Claiming Compensation
If you or a loved one are struggling with the shocking consequences of negligent care of cauda equina compression, speak to a specialist solicitor about the possibility of making a claim for compensation.
Cauda equina syndrome and the extent of its impact
The appalling spinal condition which is cauda equina syndrome can render a once-healthy individual dependent on care and unable to work within a fairly short space of time.
The long-term disabilities associated with this shocking condition can include the following:
- Loss of ability to control the passing of wind
- Loss of the ability to control the passing of faeces
- Loss of sexual sensation and function
- Loss of mobility
- Loss of bladder sensation and control
Not surprisingly, the psychological impact of cauda equina syndrome can add significantly to the patient's suffering, especially when it is considered that, with more timely and appropriate medical care, the patient's outcome may have been dramatically better.
Furthermore, the long-term consequences of these physical and emotional impacts can compromise almost every aspect of an individual's life from their capacity to work and earn a living to their ability to function independently and safely both within the home and outside. Social activities, personal relationships, long-term plans and family routines can be devastated by the requirements of this disabling condition.
Claiming compensation
If your experience of cauda equina syndrome has been adversely affected by medical negligence either in the course of diagnosis or treatment, you should be legally entitled to make a claim for compensation.
Any financial losses, both past and future, which you have suffered due to the negligent care, such as a loss of income or the costs of personal care, could be incorporated into a successful claim. For example, some people find that they require significant alterations to be made to their home in order to be able to navigate safely and to provide some degree of independence and dignity, and the associated costs of such adaptations may also be included in a claim.
It is also possible that an individual may only be able to work for restricted hours or may need to change their job to something which they can now manage, suffering a loss of income.
Speak to a legal specialist
Glynns Solicitors is a dedicated medical negligence legal practice with a wealth of expertise and a long history of success in high-value cauda equina syndrome claims.
Contact us today to speak to a solicitor, free of charge, about the possibility of making a claim.
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