Head of Clinical Negligence
This article was updated on 31 August 2022.
Cauda Equina Syndrome is a serious neurological condition which occurs when the nerves of the cauda equine at the base of the spinal cord become compressed, often as a result of a prolapsed disc.
These nerves supply the bladder, bowel, genitals and lower limbs and damage to them can cause permanent, life-changing disability.
If you’ve developed Cauda Equina Syndrome because of a clinical error or delayed diagnosis, our Medical Negligence Solicitors could help you access support and compensation.
We understand that claiming compensation for medical negligence may seem daunting, but don’t worry. If we can take on your claim, our priority will be to handle all the technical and legal aspects of your claim so you can just focus on your recovery, and we’ll keep you updated every step of the way so there’s no unnecessary worry or uncertainty.
We're rated‘Excellent’We’ll arrange for you to be seen by an independent medical expert, so they can give their professional opinion on the standard of medical treatment you received and if any damage was avoidable.
If we can take on your case, we’ll investigate what happened to you and how your Cauda Equina Syndrome has affected your life.
This will involve arranging at least one independent medical assessment, so a medical report detailing your injury can be prepared, and any treatment, care and rehabilitation needs can be identified. These can then be included as part of your compensation claim, so you can get the support you need to live with your injury.
Your Medical Negligence Solicitor will approach the NHS Trust or GP responsible for the negligence with details of the claim and ask them to accept full or partial liability (fault). If they do so, we can then start negotiating for a settlement, working with the NHS to achieve a fair and reasonable outcome.
Rest assured that it’s very unlikely that a medical negligence claim has to be settled in Court.
Depending on how the injury has affected you, you could claim compensation for:
Our expert Medical Negligence Solicitors are experienced in acting for people in Cauda Equina Syndrome claims and helping them get substantial settlements. If you believe mistakes were made in your medical treatment, get in touch with us to discuss your situation.
Cauda Equina Syndrome can occur when the nerves at the base of the spine are compressed. It can have a devastating impact on a person’s life, potentially causing life-changing injury, paralysis and incontinence if it’s not treated straight away.
Independent medical evidence is a crucial part of Cauda Equina claims for compensation, as it must be proven that a clinical error happened and that this caused your subsequent health problems.
Dealing with the death of a loved one is difficult enough, but it’s even harder if there is concern or a suggestion that their death could have been avoided.
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