Managing the Impact of Cauda Equina Syndrome After Medical Negligence
If you or a loved one are facing significant challenges due to negligence care of cauda equina syndrome, contact Glynns Solicitors to discuss the possibility of making a claim for compensation.
The impact of cauda equina syndrome
The symptoms of cauda equina syndrome are life-changing. Loss of mobility, double incontinence and sexual dysfunction can combine to devastate an individual's quality and way of life, affecting their capacity to work, their ability to carry out may everyday tasks and support their family, engage with their friends and undertake a wide range of activities.
Their house may need to be adapted to ensure their safety and they may need some degree of personal care.
If negligent medical care has contributed to this distressing outcome, a successful compensation claim can help to address the many challenges which a person may face.
Negligent medical care of CES
Negligence in relation to cauda equina syndrome which causes a delay in diagnosis or surgery can allow the patient's condition to worsen and justify a claim for compensation.
Examples of possible negligence which may have this affect can include the following:
- A failure to undertake a thorough assessment of the patient, thereby missing key symptoms
- A misdiagnosis of the patient's condition, delaying surgery
- A failure to make a referral for an MRI scan, delaying diagnosis
- A failure to provide red flag warnings, allowing time for the patient's condition to deteriorate
- A delay in surgery
Claiming compensation
Where it is found that your outcome has indeed been adversely affected by negligent care, a successful claim will address the financial implications of the impact on your life. These can be considerable in the case of cauda equina syndrome due to the breadth and severity of its symptoms.
If you are now limited in your ability to work, your claim would include your loss of earnings, both from the time of the negligence and into the future.
If you need specialist equipment or specialist treatment or care, the associated costs would be included in your claim and should help you to manage the distressing and debilitating symptoms which you are experiencing.
Speak to a legal specialist
Glynns is a dedicated medical negligence legal practice with a wealth of experience and expertise in cauda equina syndrome claims.
Contact us today to talk to a solicitor, free of charge, about the possibility of making a claim.
We can offer No Win No Fee funding for medical negligence claims which we will discuss with you during your free initial telephone discussion.
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