Permanent Lower Body Dysfunction and Compensation for Cauda Equina Negligence
If negligent or delayed diagnosis and care of cauda equina compression has left you or a loved one struggling with permanent lower body dysfunction, contact a legal specialist to investigate the possibility of making a claim for compensation.
Lower body dysfunction
As conduits for messages of sensation and the initiation of movement in the lower body, loss of function of the cauda equina nerves can have a severe and permanent impact. An individual who develops complete cauda equina syndrome, the result of compression of the nerves, can experience loss of mobility, loss of sexual function and double incontinence.
It is vital, therefore, that if an individual is starting to show signs of this appalling and life-changing condition, they achieve a diagnosis as soon as possible and undergo surgery often as a matter of emergency. Without his timely and skilled approach, the compression on the nerves can increase, causing greater loss of function and devastating symptoms.
Medical negligence in cauda equina compression care
If medical professionals have contributed to the patient suffering a poor outcome when, with earlier or more appropriate intervention, the patient could have experienced a more functional outcome, it may be possible to make a claim for compensation.
Failings by medical professionals which might be regarded as negligent and which might contribute to a delay in the diagnosis and treatment of cauda equina compression, could include the following:
- A failure to assess the patient thoroughly, thereby missing red flag symptoms
- A failure to recognise the possible symptoms of cauda equina compression
- A delay in making a referral for an MRI scan
- A failure to provide appropriate red flag warnings
- A delay in initiating surgery
Making a claim
The practical and financial impact of such an appalling degree of disability can be profound. The patient may find that they are either unable to work or severely restricted in the type of employment which they are able to access. This may well result in a significant loss of income which would be addressed within a successful claim.
The combination of symptoms may also mean that the patient requires specialist equipment or personal care in order to navigate their way successfully through their day.
In order to ensure that your claim is comprehensively investigated and assessed, it is essential that you engage the services of a legal specialist with specific experience in these types of claim.
Glynns Solicitors
Glynns is a dedicated medical negligence legal practice with a team of experienced solicitors and extensive expertise in cauda equina syndrome claims.
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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