Delayed Treatment and Compensation for Cauda Equina Syndrome
Prompt treatment is crucial in the medical management of cauda equina syndrome. Contact a specialist solicitor if delays in treatment have left you struggling with disabling symptoms.
Negligence in the initiation of surgery for CES
Once a patient has been diagnosed with compression of the cauda equina nerves in the lumbar region of the spine, surgery to decompress the nerves is often a matter of emergency. The sooner surgery is undertaken, the better the outcome for the patient is likely to be. Surgery within hours is ideal.
Significant delays in surgery following a confirmed diagnosis can allow time for the nerve compression to worsen, causing greater loss of function in the lower body. Such an event may be regarded as negligent on the part of the relevant medical practitioners.
The possible impact of cauda equina syndrome
The symptoms of cauda equina syndrome, caused by such loss of nerve function, can be devastating, including loss of mobility, loss of bowel and bladder control and loss of sexual function.
Not surprisingly, symptoms such as these can completely alter a person's life. Their ability to work and earn an income may be denied them. Their personal independence may be compromised. The extent to which they can provide for and support their family may be undermined.
Their home may need significant alterations to be carried out in order to manage such an appalling array of disabling symptoms. If an individual is reliant on crutches or a wheelchair, for example, access to their home may need to be amended and effective navigation around the home may need to be considered.
Consequently, the financial losses and costs caused by the symptoms of cauda equina syndrome can be extensive.
Where these financial losses have been caused by negligent medical care, it might be appropriate to make a claim for compensation which would address these losses.
Making a claim for compensation
Speak to a medical negligence solicitor if you are thinking of making a claim. Their expertise and experience of these complex claims is essential if you are to achieve the best settlement.
The law as it pertains to medical compensation is both time-sensitive and complicated in process and procedures.
Ensure that your claim is in the best hands to be able to move it forward in a timely manner with expert evidence and comprehensive assessment of your needs.
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Glynns Solicitors is a dedicated medical negligence legal practice with extensive and specific expertise in cauda equina syndrome claims.
Contact us today to talk to one of our experienced solicitors about the possibility of making a claim.
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