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If you are living with the effects of Cauda Equina Syndrome, you will undoubtedly be feeling angry and upset about what has happened to you. However, there are a few things you can do that may help you and your family come to terms with your condition. Effects of Cauda Equina Syndrome Cauda Equina Syndrome … Read more

If Cauda Equina Syndrome develops very slowly, a diagnosis can be difficult to make. Nevertheless, doctors should be aware of patients whose symptoms do not alleviate, and should be sure to carry out further investigations to discover the exact nature of the problem. If they fail to do so and a case of Cauda Equina … Read more

If your GP failed to accurately diagnose your Cauda Equina Syndrome, you should speak to a solicitor. This is because your GP may well have provided you with a substandard level of medical care, making you the victim of medical negligence. You will therefore be entitled to compensation for the injuries you have sustained. How … Read more

Cauda Equina Syndrome has a low incidence rate with a disproportionately high medico-legal profile. This is because the condition is commonly misdiagnosed, something which can lead to devastating consequences for the individual concerned. If you have suffered because your Cauda Equina Syndrome was misdiagnosed, you need to seek expert legal advice as soon as possible, … Read more

Cauda Equina Syndrome can develop extremely rapidly, often reaching the final ‘complete’ stages within a matter of hours. However, when the condition is complete, any treatment provided by medical professionals will be largely ineffective. The consequences for the patient will therefore be both serious and life-changing. Diagnosing acute Cauda Equina Syndrome Experts have identified three … Read more

If the lower part of the spine is compressed, it is very possible that a condition known as Cauda Equina Syndrome will develop. In this article we take a look at how spine compression causes Cauda Equina Syndrome, what action should be taken and what effects a delay in diagnosis might have. How does spine … Read more

Cauda Equina Syndrome is characterised by certain ‘red flag’ symptoms that should alert medical professionals to the possibility of spinal nerve compression. In this article we take a closer look at these red flag symptoms, explaining what it might mean for you if they are not recognised, and what action you should take next if … Read more

If medical professionals have failed to provide an acceptable level of care during the diagnosis and treatment of your Cauda Equina Syndrome, you could be in a position to make a medical negligence claim. In this article we explore what might constitute a substandard level of care, helping you to understand when you can claim … Read more

If your Cauda Equina Syndrome was poorly managed by medical professionals, you could be in a position to make a claim for compensation. To find out more, you need to speak to a solicitor who works on a no win no fee basis, as this will ensure you have total financial protection when making a … Read more

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 … Read more

If Cauda Equina Syndrome is not diagnosed and treated in the early stages of the condition, it can sadly result in permanent nerve damage and long-term health complications. In this article we explore how Cauda Equina Syndrome can lead to such devastating effects, helping you to understand why you have suffered permanent injury, and whether … Read more

If you have been left with life-altering complications as a result of Cauda Equina Syndrome, you will undoubtedly be concerned about how you are going to support yourself financially in future. After all, it is likely that your ability to work has been severely compromised, leaving you in financial dire straits. If this has happened … Read more

Between 2003 and 2007, there were 46 claims relating to Cauda Equina Syndrome in the UK. This might not seem like many, but it is in fact a remarkably high number considering just how rare the condition is. Why does Cauda Equina Syndrome often lead to a claim? The reasons for the high medico-legal profile … Read more

Cauda Equina Syndrome can lead to serious neurological complications if not diagnosed and treated in the early stages. It is therefore absolutely vital medical professionals provide, at the very least, an acceptable standard of care. If they fail to do so and a patient suffers irreparable injury as a result, there could be grounds for … Read more

If you have suffered from Cauda Equina Syndrome and your condition was exacerbated by the actions (or more likely, the inactions) of medical staff, you could have grounds for a cauda equina claim. Medical management of Cauda Equina Syndrome Cauda Equina Syndrome is considered to be a medical emergency. This means medical professionals should waste … Read more

Cauda Equina Syndrome is a condition in which the nerves located at the bottom of the spinal cord become compressed. There are several ways in which this can happen, one of which is a traumatic accident. In this article we take a closer look at how trauma can lead to spinal nerve compression, what treatment … Read more

When it comes to treating Cauda Equina Syndrome, it is important to determine whether the condition is incomplete or complete. If it is still incomplete, a patient has a good chance of making a full recovery. But if the condition is allowed to progress to complete, the prognosis will become much less favourable. What is … Read more

Cauda Equina Syndrome (CES) is a condition which is caused by the cauda equina – the bundle of nerves found at the end of the spinal cord – compressing. Although very rare, Cauda Equina Syndrome is a serious condition which, if left untreated, can result in long-term complications such as incontinence and paralysis. CES can … Read more

If you are thinking of making a claim for Cauda Equina Syndrome, you may have concerns about how much you will have to pay. In this article we take a closer look at how much a medical negligence claim could cost you, as well as how much you could be entitled to receive. Will I … Read more

If you are thinking about making a cauda equina claim, you shouldn’t delay in seeking expert legal advice. This is because medical negligence claims (now called clinical negligence claims) must be made within a certain amount of time. If you wait too long, you could find you have run out of time. Time limits of … Read more