Negligent CES Diagnosis and How to Claim Compensation
If negligence on the part of medical professionals has left you or a loved one with debilitating cauda equina syndrome symptoms, it may be possible to make a claim for compensation.
Timely diagnosis of cauda equina syndrome
The process of diagnosing cauda equina syndrome requires knowledge, competence and efficiency to ensure that treatment is commenced as soon as possible and the patient achieves the best possible outcome.
However, negligent medical care can lead to a delay in diagnosis and a subsequent delay in treatment. If the patient suffers a deterioration in their condition during this period of delay, meaning that they experience long-term symptoms which would not have been the case with an acceptable level of care, they would be legally entitled to make a claim for compensation.
Negligence in cauda equina compression diagnosis and surgery
Unfortunately, there are a number of hurdles which must be successfully navigated before diagnosis can be confirmed and treatment can be achieved. Along the way, negligent medical care can occur at a variety of points including the following:
- A medical professional fails to recognise the possible early symptoms of cauda equina compression such as bilateral leg symptoms and altered urinary experience
- A medical professional fails to examine a patient for the signs and symptoms of cauda equina compression and associated dysfunction
- A medical professional fails to make a suitable referral for an MRI scan. When there is cause to suspect that a patient may be suffering from incomplete cauda equina syndrome, a referral for an emergency MRI scan is necessary
- A failure to arrange an MRI scan in the appropriate timeframe or to arrange a transfer to a facility which has suitable provision
- A failure to provide the patient with red flag warnings when this would normally be considered necessary
- A failure to initiate surgery to decompress the nerve within an appropriate timeframe
How to Claim Compensation
If you are suffering the consequences of negligent medical care of cauda equina syndrome, you may be able to make a claim for compensation. If you have suffered significant financial losses as a result of your negligent care, such as a reduced income, these losses would be incorporated into a successful claim.
The first step is to speak with a legal specialist who will be able to identify whether or not you have been the victim of negligent care and assess the full extent of its impact on you. They will also have the skills to negotiate the best settlement with the Defendant in your case.
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Glynns Solicitors is a dedicated medical negligence legal practice with a team of experienced lawyers. Contact us today to speak with a specialist solicitor, free of charge, about the possibility of making a claim.
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