The Costs of Disability and Cauda Equina Syndrome Compensation
Cauda equina syndrome can leave a once-healthy individual struggling with severe and complex disability. Where negligent medical care has contributed to this distressing outcome, it may be possible to make a claim for compensation.
Speak to a legal specialist at the earliest possible moment.
Cauda equina syndrome and permanent disability
Compression of the cauda equina nerves in the lumbar region of the spine can lead to loss of lower body function. The symptoms associated with this appalling condition can include loss of mobility, loss of sexual function and double incontinence.
Adapting to such an unexpected and extreme level of disability can pose significant challenges and represent considerable cost.
The patient affected by this appalling condition may find that they have become reliant on aids to mobilise, incurring significant expenditure.
They may require specialist equipment around their home in order to navigate effectively and safely.
They may need substantial alterations to be carried out to their home in order to be able to manage their symptoms and function losses of both mobility and bowel continence.
They may even require some level of personal care to assist them in daily chores, both personal and household.
Claiming compensation for medical negligence
The associated costs of such requirements can be significant and, where the disability of the individual has been influenced by negligent medical care, it may be appropriate to make a claim for compensation.
As well as considering the patient's possible loss of income, a successful claim will take account of the impact of the disability to the extent that it has been caused by the negligence. The costs of adapting the patient's home or paying for care and equipment could be included in the claim.
Timing of diagnosis and surgery is crucial in the medical management of cauda equina syndrome and if medical professionals cause an unnecessary delay, thereby allowing the patient's condition to deteriorate, it may be possible to claim compensation. Negligence can relate to issues such as failures of examination, symptom recognition, MRI scan referral or the timing of surgery.
Speak to a legal specialist
If you suspect that you have been the victim of medical negligence, it is important to talk to a legal specialist as soon as possible. This is to ensure that you do not miss the deadlines associated with medical negligence compensation claims.
Glynns Solicitors is a dedicated medical negligence legal practice with a team of experienced lawyers and extensive expertise in high-value cauda equina syndrome claims.
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