How to Claim for Cauda Equina Medical Negligence
The impact of complete cauda equina syndrome can be utterly life-changing. Double incontinence, sexual dysfunction and loss of mobility can render an individual unable to work and reliant on care.
If this terrible outcome is due to some extent to negligent medical care, it is likely that the patient would be entitled to make a claim for compensation.
A successful compensation claim would take account of any financial losses, such as loss of income, as well as any additional costs caused by the consequences of the negligent care.
What constitutes negligent medical care?
Examples of negligent care of a patient with cauda equina compression could include the following:
- A failure to recognise the possible symptoms of cauda equina syndrome, leading to a misdiagnosis
- A failure to assess a patient for possible symptoms and signs of cauda equina compression
- A failure to warn a patient of the red flag symptoms of cauda equina syndrome, leading to a delay in presenting to Accident and Emergency
- A delay in making a referral for an MRI scan
- A delay in surgery for cauda equina surgery
The common factor in these examples is that, in the period up to the commencement of surgery, it is possible that the patient's nerve compression will increase and their nerve function deteriorate. As a result, the patient may suffer more debilitating symptoms in the long-term than would have been the case with more timely medical care.
If you are suffering the effects of cauda equina syndrome due to negligent medical care, it is essential that you obtain the services of a medical negligence legal specialist. Cauda equina claims are highly complex and, if you are to achieve the best and most just outcome, you will need a lawyer with expertise in this field of law.
It is also important to be aware that a compensation claim for medical negligence has to be commenced within three years of the date of the alleged negligence. In fact, it is advisable to contact a specialist lawyer as soon as you suspect that you or a loved one may have received substandard care.
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Glynns Solicitors is a dedicated medical negligence legal practice with a team of lawyers who specialise in this complicated aspect of law.
We provide a free initial consultation and usually offer a 'no win, no fee' service.
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