Managing Mobility Lost to Cauda Equina Syndrome Medical Negligence
Loss of mobility can be life changing and extremely distressing. Where appropriate, a successful compensation claim can help to address the problems.
Mobility losses and their impact
Cauda equina syndrome is often associated with mobility losses. The reduction or loss of nerve function in the lumbar region, can compromise muscle and sensory function in the lower limbs. Whether due to numbness, muscle weakness, sensory losses or ankle reflex weakness, the result can be impairment of mobility, affecting many aspects of a person's life.
- The nature of a person's mobility losses can vary but may necessitate the purchase of specialist equipment to enable safe movement and travel
- The individual may require on-going treatment to help them to manage their symptoms
- The may require a specially adapted car in order to continue to drive
- The extent of mobility loss may compromise an individual's safety and cause significant difficulties when navigating around their own home. As a result, they may need alterations to be carried out to their home and equipment fitted in order to make it suitable for them to live in.
- Mobility loss can restrict a person's ability to work, not only in certain types of employment but in a variety of environments where access is a problem
- The loss of lower limb function may even mean that the person affected requires some degree of personal care to manage everyday household and hygiene tasks
Claiming compensation for negligent cauda equina syndrome care
Coming to terms with and managing such debilitating circumstances can be extremely challenging and the associated costs can be overwhelming.
If the individual's poor outcome with cauda equina syndrome has been caused by or contributed to by negligent medical care in the diagnosis and treatment of their cauda equina compression, it may be possible to claim compensation.
A successful compensation claim would address the problems caused by the patient's symptoms, such as a loss of mobility, insofar as they have been caused by the negligence. For example, the costs of equipment, the loss of income or the costs of personal care can be included in a successful claim.
Speak to a legal specialist
A solicitor who specialises in medical negligence law is crucial to making a successful compensation claim. These complicated claims require the experience of an expert in this complex field of law.
Glynns Solicitors is a dedicated medical negligence legal practice with extensive expertise in cauda equina syndrome claims. Contact us today to talk to a solicitor, free of charge, about the possibility of making a claim.
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