If your Cauda Equina Syndrome was negligently managed by medical professionals, you could be entitled to make a no win, no fee medical negligence claim. This would enable you to pursue compensation for the pain, suffering and financial loss you have sustained without having to pay a penny.
In this article we take a closer look at no win no fee claims, explaining how they work, how they can benefit you, and how to begin a no win no fee cauda equina claim.
What is no win no fee?
No win no fee agreements were introduced in 1995 to ensure all clinical negligence victims had access to justice, irrespective of their economic position. Otherwise known as Conditional Fee Agreement, no win no fee offers a claimant complete financial protection when pursuing legal action for medical errors that have caused wrongful injury.
No win no fee agreements work on the basis that your solicitor will only be able to recover their legal fees if your case is successful. If your claim does indeed conclude successfully, some of your solicitor’s fees will be paid by the defendant party but you may be responsible for some of these fees and expenses.
If your claim fails, you should not need to pay the defendant’s costs.
Can I make a no win no fee claim?
If you have suffered an injury as a direct result of medical negligence, you will be able to make a no win no fee claim for the damages you have incurred. For example, if you presented to your GP or Accident and Emergency department with Cauda Equina Syndrome (CES) but medical professionals provided a substandard level of care, you will be entitled to compensation. This could include if:-
- The symptoms were not recognised in a timely fashion;
- A misdiagnosis was made, despite typical CES symptoms;
- Diagnostic examinations and tests were not carried out;
- Emergency treatment to decompress the nerves is delayed.
To discover whether or not you can claim for Cauda Equina Syndrome, you need to discuss your treatment with a solicitor who specialises in this area of the law.
Make a no win no fee Cauda Equina claim
If you or a loved one would like to make a no win no fee Cauda Equina claim, contact us at the Cauda Equina Syndrome solicitors.