Financial Losses and Cauda Equina Negligence Compensation
If a patient suffers a worse outcome due to substandard medical care than would have been the case with an acceptable level of care, they are legally entitled to make a claim for compensation.
Financial losses and cauda equina syndrome
Furthermore, if they suffer financial losses as a result of the negligence, such losses would be included in a successful compensation claim. For example, if a patient is no longer able to work or is only able to work for limited hours or in a less well-paid form of employment, their loss of income would be included in a successful claim. If they required additional care as a result of the negligence, those costs would be included in a claim to the extent that they were caused by the negligent care.
The loss of mobility associated with cauda equina syndrome can sometimes make it very difficult for an individual to navigate their own home. If alterations are needed or a move to more suitable accommodation, the costs of this might be included in a successful claim for compensation.
Medical negligence and cauda equina syndrome
Cauda equina syndrome is a disabling and complex, progressive condition which requires prompt diagnosis and treatment in the form of surgery. If there are any delays in the course of diagnosis and treatment, there is the risk that the patient's nerve compression will increase and that their lower body function will deteriorate as a result. If they are fortunate, this will not happen. If it should happen, however, and the delay which has allowed this to happen is due to medical negligence, it may be appropriate to make a claim.
Examples of negligent medical care of cauda equina syndrome include the following:
- A failure to recognise the possible early symptoms of cauda equina compression
- A failure to examine a patient for the possible red flag symptoms
- A failure tom make an appropriate referral for an MRI scan where necessary
- A failure to arrange surgery, when necessary, within an appropriate timeframe of hours rather than days.
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Glynns Solicitors is a dedicated medical negligence legal practice with extensive experience of successful cauda equina compensation claims.
If you or a loved one are struggling with the financial impact of this appalling condition due to poor-quality medical care, contact us to talk to a specialist solicitor, free of charge, about the possibility of making a claim for compensation.
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