Mobility Disability and CES Compensation Claims
Sudden mobility losses can turn a person's life upside-down, affecting their confidence, their safety and the ability to work.
Cauda equina compression mobility losses
One of the life-changing consequences of cauda equina syndrome is a loss of mobility. This is due to compression of the cauda equina nerves at the base of the spine and can impact an individual's life significantly.
- It may affect the nature of employment which an individual is able to undertake or their ability to access their workplace, thus causing them to suffer a loss of income
- It can affect their ability to navigate their way around their own home, meaning that major alterations are required to the property. In some instances, it may be necessary to move to a more suitable property. The costs associated with such a dramatic outcome can, inevitably, be considerable.
If such an outcome is due, in full or in part, to negligent medical care, it may be possible to make a claim for compensation.
The timing of diagnosis and treatment
The timing of diagnosis and surgery for cauda equina compression is absolutely crucial. Any delay can allow the nerves compression to increase, thereby causing the patient to suffer greater loss of lower body function. If such a delay has been caused by negligent medical care, it may be possible to make a claim.
Examples of where negligent medical care can lead to a delay in diagnosis and treatment could include the following:
- A failure to recognise the symptoms of cauda equina compression, leading to a misdiagnosis
- A failure to examine the patient meaning that the significance of symptoms is missed
- A delay in making a referral for an MRI scan or a delay in carrying out an MRI scan
- A delay in initiating surgery for cauda equina syndrome
Making a claim
If an individual is suffering mobility problems due to cauda equina compression, it is quite likely that they are also struggling with both bladder and bowel problems. Where appropriate, the effects of these difficulties would also be taken into account in a successful compensation claim.
If you think you or a loved one may have a claim, contact a specialist solicitor to talk about your experience.
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