Mobility Compensation and Cauda Equina Syndrome Negligence
If negligent medical care has contributed to your loss of mobility, contact a legal specialist to discuss the possibility of making a claim for compensation.
Mobility losses in cauda equina syndrome
Loss of mobility or impaired mobility is a common feature of cauda equina syndrome. When the nerve function at the base of the spine is reduced due to compression, the associated lower body function is lost or compromised as a result. Pain and altered sensation in the legs, weakness and foot drop are a regular feature of this appalling condition. The resulting reduction in mobility can have wide-ranging impact on an individual's quality of life.
If these life-changing and debilitating consequences have been, in full or in part, the result of negligent medical acre of cauda equina compression, it may be possible to make a claim for compensation.
An individual with reduced mobility may find that their quality of life is affected in a myriad of ways:
- The type of employment which they are able to access is restricted, which may mean a significant reduction in income
- The hours of employment which they are able to do may be affected by their reduced mobility, additionally causing a reduction in income
- They may struggle to navigate around their own home, requiring significant alterations to be carried out or equipment to be purchased
- They may need some degree of personal care in order to achieve daily personal and household tasks
- They may require a specialist type of car as a result of their reduced mobility or may no longer be able to drive at all, causing additional costs to be incurred
Making a claim for compensation
Negligent medical care in relation to cauda equina compression is often associated with a delay in the care pathway. This can be due to a failure of examination, a failure to recognise the possible symptoms of this shocking condition or a delay in making a referral for an MRI scan.
Whatever the failure, if the result is a delay in diagnosis, during which time the patient's condition deteriorated, leaving them with a significantly worse outcome than should have been the case with an appropriate level of care, a compensation claim will address the resulting financial losses.
Legal advice
Glynns Solicitors is a specialisation medical negligence legal practice with extensive expertise in cauda equina syndrome claims. If you or a loved one are struggling with the appalling consequences of cauda equina syndrome due to negligent medical care.
This specialisation ensures that we have the skills ready and waiting to help you in the most efficient and economical way.
It also means that 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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