Compensating Lifestyle Changes due to Cauda Equina Negligence
The impact of cauda equina syndrome can be permanently life-changing. If you are struggling with this appalling condition due to delayed medical care, you may be entitled to make a claim for compensation. Contact Glynns Solicitors today.
A delay in diagnosis and surgery for cauda euqina syndrome can leave the patient with lower body dysfunction which can affect virtually every aspect of life, physical, emotional and financial.
The physical and practical effects of cauda equina syndrome
Complete cauda equina syndrome causes severe difficulties with bowel and bladder control and can cause paralysis of the lower body. The victim of this shocking condition may find that they are dependent on a wheelchair or crutches and that they are unable to control their bowel and bladder.
Their home may be difficult to navigate with their mobility difficulties and may need major alterations in order for the individual to maintain some degree of independence and safety.
The psychological impact of cauda equina syndrome
The extent of the lower body dysfunction caused by complete cauda equina syndrome can be extremely hard to adjust to and can leave its victims struggling with emotional difficulties.
In combination with the practical and physical difficulties of this cruel condition, an individual may require significant support in order to come to terms with their situation.
They may find it difficult or impossible to work for both physical and psychological reasons.
The financial impact
As mentioned, an individual with cauda equina syndrome may find it difficult to work due to their severe physical and emotional difficulties.
They may also find that there are now areas of work which are no longer suitable due to their bowel problems such as hospitality, education and health care.
The associated loss of income can add to the individual's difficulties dramatically.
Medical negligence and cauda equina syndrome
The severity of the potential impact on a person's life means that cauda equina syndrome needs to be diagnosed promptly and treated with surgical decompression of the spine. In order to minimise the impact on the patient, this needs to happen at as early a stage in the progression of the condition as possible.
Medical professionals cannot afford to delay in their diagnosis as this can allow the patient's condition to deteriorate to the point where symptoms may become permanent.
If medical professionals misdiagnose symptoms, fail to assess for symptoms or fail to make a referral for an MRI scan when this is necessary, they may be regarded as having provided substandard care.
It may be appropriate to make a claim for compensation for the pain, suffering and financial losses caused by this negligence.
Speak to a solicitor
If you or a loved one are struggling with cauda equina syndrome due to delayed medical attention, contact Glynns Solicitors, specialists in medical negligence compensation.
If you or a loved one are struggling with the appalling impact of this condition due to medical negligence, contact us to speak with a specialist medical negligence solicitor about your situation.
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