Incontinence, Loss of Earnings and Compensation for Cauda Equina Syndrome
Speak to a medical negligence solicitor if negligent medical care of cauda equina syndrome has left you suffering a loss of earnings.
The impact of incontinence on an ability to work
Incontinence can be a debilitating condition with wide-ranging consequences. When this extends to double incontinence, of both bladder and bowel, as can be the case with cauda equina syndrome, the impact can influence almost every aspect of a person's life.
At a fundamental level, the individual affected by this distressing situation will need to learn how to manage their symptoms, both physically and psychologically, perhaps requiring specialist treatment and equipment which can be very costly.
Their symptoms may well affect their capacity to work. They may find that some types of employment, such as education, healthcare, hospitality and policing are now difficult for them to access. Their symptoms may mean that they need to work in an environment where the is always close access to toilet facilities. The result of these effects can mean a significant loss of income on a permanent basis.
The psychological impact can also affect a person's willingness to leave their home, which can further affect their ability to work.
Medical negligence and cauda equina incontinence
Timely diagnosis and treatment of compression of the cauda equina nerves is crucial to prevent an individual from developing complete cauda equina syndrome and suffering a lifetime of incontinence.
If failings on the part of medical professionals in their response to possible nerve compression has contributed to the patient suffering a poor outcome, it may be possible to make a claim for compensation which can help a person deal with their many challenges.
Examples of medical failings which might cause a delay in diagnosis and, therefore, possibly allow a deterioration in symptoms to occur, could include the following:
- A failure of assessment
- A failure to recognise the significance of the patient's symptoms
- A failure to make a timely referral
- A misdiagnosis
- A failure of red flag advice
Speak to a legal specialist
Compensation claims for cauda equina syndrome negligence can be extremely complex, both in terms of assessing the role of negligence and identifying its impact on the development of the patient's condition and their long-term outcome.
Glynns Solicitors, specialists in medical negligence law, have many years' experience in supporting high-value cauda equina claims and fully understand the devastating impact which this disabling condition can have on a person's life.
Contact us today to talk to a solicitor, free of charge, about the possibility of making a claim.
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