Mobility Lost to CES; Can I Claim Compensation?
If your symptoms are due to negligent medical care, it may be possible to make a claim for compensation.
The progress of cauda equina syndrome
Cauda equina syndrome is generally a progressive condition, with nerve compression and associated symptoms developing over time. However, the timeframe within which this happens can be cruelly short. It is crucial, therefore, that, if medical professionals are given the opportunity to diagnose and treat this appalling condition before symptoms worsen, they do so in a timely manner. This will give the patient the best opportunity of maintaining as much function as possible. A delay or failure in diagnosis and surgery may leave the patient with permanent disability and may justify a claim for compensation.
Mobility losses and cauda equina syndrome
The cauda equina nerves are responsible for awareness of sensation in the legs and for the initiation of movement. A loss of cauda equina nerve function can cause the patient to suffer foot drop and loss of mobility in both legs. The patient may become dependent on a walking stick or wheelchair
With a prompt diagnosis and timely surgery to decompress the nerves, this appalling outcome might have been avoided.
The consequences of such sudden and extreme disability can affect every aspect of an individual's life, depriving them of their independence and ability to work in many forms of employment. Their income may suffer drastically and they may become reliant on care and personal support around the home.
Medical negligence and the right to compensation
If these consequences are the result of negligent medical care, it may be possible to make a claim for compensation.
Negligent care in relation to cauda equina syndrome may occur as a result of a failure of diagnosis, a delay in arranging an MRI scan, a failure of safety-netting or a delay in initiating surgery.
If you suspect that you or a loved one may have been the victim of negligent medical care in relation to this shocking condition, speak to a specialist solicitor who will investigate the quality of your medical care.
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Glynns Solicitors is a dedicated medical negligence legal practice with extensive expertise in high-value cauda equina syndrome claims.
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