Making a Claim for Medical Negligence in Cauda Equina Syndrome
If you suspect that either you or a loved one have been the victim of medical negligence in relation to the management and care of cauda equina syndrome, you may be wondering how to investigate the possibility of making a claim.
The complexity of cauda equina syndrome
Making a claim for negligent care of cauda equina compression is extremely complex. The progress of this disabling condition can vary from person to person and timing of deterioration can vary. Consequently the earliest possible diagnosis is crucial if the patient is to avoid a lifetime of disability. It also means that analysis of medical care and assessment of any impact of any negligence needs the attention of the best legal experts and the most respected medical specialists.
If you think you may have a claim, it is essential to get the advice of a legal specialist who will carry out an investigation into the detail of your medical records to identify whether or not you have been the victim of negligence.
Furthermore, if it is found that you have, indeed, suffered from substandard care, a detailed assessment of the impact of the negligence on your health, quality of life and financial losses will be necessary.
Medical negligence and cauda equina compression
Medical negligence in relation to cauda equina compression can come in many forms including the following:
- A failure to carry out a thorough examination, allowing red flag symptoms such as perineal sensation losses or urinary difficulties, to be missed
- A failure to recognise the significance of the patient's symptoms
- A delay in making a referral for an MRI scan
- A misdiagnosis
- A failure to provide suitable red flag advice
- A delay in initiating decompression surgery
Failings such as these can allow a delay to occur before diagnosis and surgery during which time the patient's compression and long-term function loss can increase.
In such circumstances, it may be possible to claim compensation for the consequences such as a loss of income or the costs of care and household adaptations.
Speak to a legal specialist
Glynns Solicitors is a dedicated medical negligence legal practice with a team of experienced lawyers and a long-standing history of success in high-value cauda equina syndrome claims.
Contact us today to talk to a solicitor, free of charge, about your situation and the possibility of making a claim for compensation.
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