How to Make a Compensation Claim for Cauda Equina Syndrome Negligence
Medical negligence in the handling of a patient with cauda equina syndrome can result in catastrophic disability and significant financial losses. A successful compensation claim can help to address these issues.
Circumstances which might justify a claim
It may be appropriate to make a claim for compensation for substandard medical care of cauda equina syndrome if the failings of medical practitioners have resulted in the patient suffering a worse long-term outcome than would otherwise have been the case.
Circumstances which might lead to such an outcome could include the following situation:
- A medical professional has failed to examine a patient for signs and symptoms of cauda equina compression when they were already exhibiting symptoms which might indicate this diagnosis
- A medical professional fails to recognise the possible symptoms of cauda equina compression, resulting in a misdiagnosis and delays in treatment
- A medical professional fails to make a timely referral for an MRI scan which would confirm a diagnosis. If a patient is exhibiting symptoms of incomplete cauda equina syndrome, an MRI scan may be a matter of emergency
- There is a delay by a hospital in arranging an MRI scan for a patient who may be developing cauda equina syndrome
- A medical professional fails to warn a patient with possible early symptoms of CES of the red flag symptoms which should prompt an immediate attendance at hospital
- There is a delay in arranging surgery for a patient with incomplete cauda equina syndrome, resulting in a deterioration in symptoms and long-term disability
When to make a claim
If a scenario such as those listed above applies to your care (or that of a loved one), resulting in on-going disability, it may be possible to make a claim.
However, the law requires claims to be commenced within three years of the alleged negligence so it is important to contact a specialist medical negligence solicitor as soon as possible. They will be able to guide you through the process, engage the best medical experts and support you to achieve the best outcome.
Legal advice
Glynns Solicitors comprises a team of lawyers, all of whom are specialists in medical negligence compensation. We have particular expertise in cauda equina syndrome claims.
If you or a loved one are struggling with the impact of this appalling condition due to poor-quality medical care, contact us today to talk directly to a solicitor, free of charge.
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