Medical Negligence
Kingsley Napley LLP
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We - High-Value Cauda Equina Claims | Home | Services | Medical Negligence | Cauda Equina Syndrome | Delayed Diagnosis | High-Value Settlements | Contact Settlement of £1,525,000 for 46-Year-Old Woman for a Delayed Diagnosis of Cauda Equina Syndrome - Case Study Navigation: Medical Negligence > Cauda Equina Syndrome > High-Value Settlements > Case Studies Publication Date: 2024 Practice Area: Medical Negligence & Personal Injury £1.525M Cauda Equina Settlement: We secured £1,525,000 for a 46-year-old woman who suffered permanent neurological damage due to delayed diagnosis of cauda equina syndrome, a condition requiring emergency treatment to prevent irreversible paralysis. Prime of Life Impact: At just 46 years old, our client was in the prime of her life when medical failures led to permanent neurological damage that has fundamentally altered her future prospects, career, and quality of life. Cauda Equina Emergency: Our client developed cauda equina syndrome, a surgical emergency where compression of nerve roots at the base of the spinal cord requires immediate recognition and emergency surgery within hours to prevent permanent damage. Delayed Diagnosis Consequences: The delayed diagnosis meant that the critical window for emergency surgery was missed, allowing the nerve compression to cause irreversible damage that could have been completely prevented with prompt recognition. Red Flag Symptoms: Our client presented with red flag symptoms of cauda equina syndrome including severe back pain, leg weakness, bladder and bowel dysfunction, and saddle area numbness that should have prompted immediate emergency investigation. Diagnostic Failures: Despite clear clinical indicators, medical professionals failed to recognize the urgency of our client's condition, did not conduct appropriate emergency imaging, and did not arrange urgent surgical consultation.
Measurable Results
Settlement of £1,525,000 for 46-year-old woman for delayed diagnosis of cauda equina syndrome. Substantial seven-figure settlement achieved for patient who suffered permanent neurological damage due to delayed recognition and treatment of spinal compression, requiring comprehensive lifelong care and support.