Double Incontinence and Negligent Cauda Equina Compression Care
Double incontinence as a result of negligent medical care of cauda equina compression can be life-changing and may justify a claim for compensation.
Double incontinence and cauda equina syndrome
Cauda equina syndrome, resulting from compression of the cauda equina nerves at the base of the spine, can cause incontinence of both bladder and bowel. An individual suffering with this appalling condition can struggle to control the passing urine, wind and faeces.
Loss of control of these crucial functions can, not surprisingly, impact a person's life in a wide variety of ways, causing significant financial losses, as well as physical and emotional difficulties.
The person affected may experience considerable difficulty working. Some forms of work may no longer be possible, particularly those which are public-facing such as hospitality, healthcare, education and retail. They may struggle to work at all, fearing to leave their home and concerned about the need for urgent access to a toilet or worried about the possibility of bowel 'accidents'.
Sometimes, an individual with cauda equina syndrome whose mobility has been affected , may also find that their home requires significant alterations in order for them to be able to move around safely.
If such distressing outcomes are the product, in full or in part, of negligent care by medical professionals, it may be appropriate to make a claim for compensation.
Making a claim
It may be possible to make a claim for compensation if a medical professional has been negligent in the course of your care of cauda equina syndrome.
Negligence in relation to this complex condition may occur at a number of points in the care pathway such as a delay in diagnosis, a misdiagnosis, a delay in making a referral for an MRI scan, or a delay in commencing surgery.
Fundamentally, any medical failing which results in a delay in surgery puts the patient at risk of a worse income, sometimes far worse, than they would have experienced with an acceptable level of care.
If this has happened to you or a loved one, you should speak with a legal specialist to ascertain whether you may be able to make a claim for compensation.
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Glynns Solicitors is a dedicated medical negligence legal practice with a team of experienced solicitors and significant expertise in cauda equina syndrome claims.
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