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
When Cauda Equina Syndrome is expected, medical professionals must act urgently, as the condition must be treated while it is still in the incomplete stage. If doctors delay – perhaps because they fail to make a prompt diagnosis or fail to recognise the severity of the situation – the condition will progress into the complete … Read more
If you have been the victim of cauda equina medical negligence, you will be entitled to compensation for the damages you have incurred (physically, emotionally and financially). But what actually amounts to cauda equina medical negligence? When can you make a claim? And how you find out for certain whether or not you are able … Read more
If you have been the victim of medical negligence, you will be entitled to make a claim for compensation. But how do you know if you have a medical negligence claim? In this article we explore the subject in more detail, helping you to understand whether or not you could be eligible to financial redress. … Read more
Although Cauda Equina Syndrome is a rare condition, it is one that commonly leads to medical negligence claims against the NHS. In this article we explore this topic in more detail, explaining when it might be possible to make a Cauda Equina negligence claim against the NHS. NHS Claims and Cauda Equina Syndrome Cauda Equina … Read more
Cauda Equina Syndrome (CES) is a medical emergency that requires immediate diagnosis and emergency treatment. This should be possible in the majority of cases, as the condition is a mainstream problem that has a number of characteristic symptoms. Therefore if doctors fail to recognise the signs indicative of nerve compression and a patient suffers as … Read more
Cauda Equina Syndrome is a rare but serious condition that requires emergency treatment. In this article we explore the condition in more detail, helping you to understand what to do if you or a loved one has been affected by Cauda Equina Syndrome. What Causes Cauda Equina Syndrome? Cauda Equina Syndrome (CES) is a rare … Read more
Cauda Equina Syndrome occurs when the nerves at the bottom of the spinal canal become compressed. This will lead to a series of neurological symptoms such leg and back pain, bladder and bowel disturbances and loss of sensation in the legs and saddle. These problems will get increasingly worse unless treatment to decompress the nerves … Read more
What Is A Claim For Cauda Equina Compensation Worth? Due to the serious nature of the condition, those claiming Cauda Equina Compensation arising from medical negligence can expect to receive a substantial sum of compensation. Although financial redress will never undo the damage that has been caused, it is intended to at least recompense for … Read more
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 … Read more