Cauda Equina Compensation Claims
Albeit rare, cauda equina syndrome has been shown to affect different people in the UK, bringing with it other health, social and even psychological problems.
Most of the times, the effects of this condition are facilitated by the negligence of related medical personnel who fail to diagnose and/or treat the problem early enough. This is what necessitates cauda equina syndrome compensation claims to get justice and monetary compensation for damages caused.

What is Cauda Equina Syndrome?
Cauda equina syndrome is a medical condition that affects a bundle of nerves known as the cauda equina which are usually located at the rear end of the spinal cord. The condition occurs when these nerves are pressed against, cutting off the connection to vital organs in the lower body and back as well as the brain.
Common causes of this condition include the following:
- Infection or fractures in the region.
- Development of a tumour in the region.
- A herniated disk.
- Narrowing of the spinal cord.
The nerves making up the cauda equina are responsible for collecting information from the lower body organs, limbs and pelvic organs alike. They then relay this information back to the brain for proper movement and body functionality. As such, development of this condition in the body reduces such bodily processes and causes other body conditions such as the following:
- Pain in the back area and especially around the rear.
- Bowel and/or bladder dysfunction.
- Sexual incapability.
- Numbness in the legs. This may also develop to paralysis of the lower body.
However, the effects of the condition differ in intensity and nature in different patients.
How Much Compensation Could I Be Entitled to for Cauda Equina Syndrome?
The amount of cauda equina syndrome compensation paid depends on the extent of the damage caused by the condition. Several factors are taken into consideration when determining the amount payable. These include:
- Health problems and other medical conditions like paralysis that may arise in the body as a result of the condition.
- Medical expenses incurred.
- Psychological and emotional trauma and stress experienced.
- Bodily pain and inconveniences spanning the patient’s social, financial and love life.
To this end, while compensation for most patients amounts to thousands of pounds, other patients have been compensated as much as £1.1 million.
What are the Symptoms of Cauda Equina Syndrome?
Owing to the nature of the condition as well as other factors like the area infected, most people do not differentiate the signs and symptoms properly. To this end, the symptoms are shrugged off as common results of hard work and fatigue among others.
However, this condition comes with certain common symptoms and signs which include:
- Pain in the lower back. The pain may develop in time to become chronic and persistent.
- Problems in the bowel and bladder. This may also develop to affect the sexual organs.
- Numbness in the affected area and the lower limbs.
It is important that these signs and symptoms be reported early to a certified doctor for comprehensive medical check-up. Early diagnosis of the condition significantly increases the chances of treatment, consequently eliminating the other negative conditions which arise from its development.
Is Tylers a No-Win, No-Fee Cauda Equina Syndrome Solicitor?
For clients’ convenience, our services are charged depending on the outcome of the cauda equina syndrome compensation claim. To this end, we are a “no win no fee” compensation claims solicitor. This means that payment for the legal services provided are made only after successful compensation. As such, clients can make claims confidently without worrying about the financial costs that come with the legal services.
How Can I Make a Claim for Cauda Equina Syndrome Compensation?
Victims of cauda equina syndrome owing to an act of negligence by the relevant medical personnel can easily and successfully make compensation claims. The compensation claim can be presented in court through our team of well trained and experienced lawyers.
There are however several prerequisites to establishing a strong basis for the claim. These ensure that the claim is indeed justified and that the chances of compensation are high. These prerequisites include:
- Medial evidence that you are indeed suffering from the condition.
- Proof that the development of the condition thus far is as a result of someone else’s negligence.
- Evidence of the expenses and other inconveniences that come with the condition.
Your cauda equina compensation claims lawyer will however guide you through these processes to ensure that the injustice done to you is acknowledged by the legal system and justice as well as monetary compensation made.
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