Unemployed Due to Cauda Equina Syndrome: Can I Claim Compensation?
The long-term impact of cauda equina syndrome can be catastrophic if treatment is not carried out promptly. If medical delays have caused your loss of income, it may be possible to make a claim.
Complete cauda equina syndrome
Complete cauda equina syndrome causes an appalling and life-changing combination of symptoms. In the worst scenario, the patient will suffer loss of mobility, incontinence of both bladder and bowel, and sexual dysfunction. As can be imagined, the psychological difficulties can also be overwhelming.
For many people, this array of shocking symptoms will make life extremely problematic, affecting their ability to work, to function independently and even to continue living in their own home.
Many areas of employment may no longer be accessible to an individual with double incontinence and mobility difficulties such as healthcare, education, retail, hospitality and policing. Even where a person feels able to work, they may only be able to manage reduced hours or may suffer a significant loss of income. If a loss of income is caused by the impact of delayed medical care of cauda equina syndrome, it may be possible to make a claim for compensation. A successful claim would take account of the financial losses caused by the negligence.
Where personal care is necessary, the costs can be high. If existing accommodation is too difficult to navigate effectively and safely, the cost of moving house or having alterations carried out can be extremely high. Such costs may also be addressed by a claim for compensation.
When Can I Claim Compensation?
If medical professionals had an opportunity to enable you to have a better outcome but failed in their duty of care to you, you may be able to make a claim for compensation.
Cauda equina syndrome is often a medical emergency due to the severity of its symptoms. It requires an early diagnosis to avoid a deterioration in symptoms prior to surgery. Therefore, if medical failings such as misdiagnosis or a failure to refer for a patient for an MRI scan, allow the patient to suffer a deterioration in symptoms and long-term outcome, the relevant medical professionals may be regarded as having been negligent in their care.
However, it is important to remember that claims for compensation for medical negligence must be initiated within three years of the date of the alleged negligence. So don't delay before contacting a specialist medical negligence solicitor.
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Glynns Solicitors is a dedicated medical negligence legal practice with extensive expertise in cauda equina syndrome claims. Contact us to talk to a specialist lawyer about the suitability of making a claim for medical negligence.
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