Early Cauda Equina Negligence and Claiming Compensation
Failing a patient who is developing cauda equina syndrome can lead to a lifetime of disability. It may also justify a claim for compensation for the consequences of the negligent care.
Early recognition of cauda equina symptoms
For the patient to enjoy the best possible outcome, it is essential that cauda equina syndrome is diagnosed and treated at the earliest possible moment.
This requires that medical professionals either recognise the early possible symptoms or at least suspect the significance of their patient's symptoms and are willing to take the necessary course of action.
If either of the above do not occur and the patient's condition subsequently deteriorates before surgery is carried out, it may be appropriate to make a claim for compensation for the outcome.
Early cauda equina symptoms?
Early signs and symptoms that an individual may be suffering from compression of the cauda equina nerves could include the following:
- Lower back pain
- Pain and altered sensation or sciatica-like symptoms in the legs
- Altered sensation in the saddle area
- Altered urinary experience such as a poor flow or having to strain
These symptoms should prompt an examination for any additional signs of this appalling condition. A medical professional may need to seek specialist advice. It may be appropriate to make a referral for an emergency MRI scan. This would identify whether or not the patient is suffering from compression of the cauda equina nerves, causing them to experience lower body symptoms.
How to claim compensation
If you think that you or a loved one may have been the victim of negligent medical care, whether it be your GP, NHS 111 or an Accident and Emergency facility, you should speak with a solicitor who specialises in this complex area of the law.
They will obtain your medical records and carry out an assessment of the quality of your medical care in order to identify whether or not a breach of duty or act of negligence has caused you to suffer a worse outcome than would have been the case with an appropriate and acceptable level of care.
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Glynns Solicitors is a dedicated medical negligence legal practice with a team of experienced solicitors, with extensive expertise in high-value cauda equina negligence compensation
Contact us today to speak with a solicitor, free of charge, about the suitability of making a claim for compensation claims.
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