If you have developed Cauda Equina Syndrome and your condition was poorly managed by medical practitioners, you may have the grounds for a medical negligence claim. To find out more, you need to speak to a solicitor that specialises in this area of the law.
Thinking of claiming for Cauda Equina Syndrome?
Anyone who is injured because medical professionals failed to provide an acceptable level of care will be able to pursue legal action for the pain, suffering and financial loss they have experienced. This is known as a medical (or clinical) negligence claim.
There are relatively few cases of Cauda Equina Syndrome in the UK every year, but nonetheless it is a common source of litigation. This is because the condition it is often misdiagnosed or mismanaged by doctors, consequently causing a patient to suffer life changing complications that can never be repaired.
If you have been adversely affected by Cauda Equina Syndrome, and you believe medical professionals are to blame for you injuries, you must speak to a legal expert as soon as possible. A solicitor who specialises in medical negligence will listen to the facts of your case before suggesting whether or not you are in a position to claim. If you are, you will be able to take legal action against the GP or NHS Trust responsible, helping you to obtain justice.
Should your claim be successful, you will be awarded a sum of compensation that reflects firstly, your pain and suffering (this is known as General Damages) and secondly, your acute financial loss (this is known as Special Damages). Although this will not give you your health back, it will ensure that you and your family have the financial support you need.
Speak to a legal expert today
If you would like to talk about making a Cauda Equina claim, it is vital you speak to a solicitor as soon as possible. Like all personal injury claims, medical negligence claims must be made within three years of the incident. This means it is important not to waste any time when seeking expert legal advice.
To find out whether you are eligible to claim compensation for Cauda Equina Syndrome, contact us today at the Cauda Equina Solicitors. We have a team of dedicated lawyers who have widespread experience of cauda equina claims, making us well placed to help you obtain the financial redress you rightfully deserve.