Spinal Injury from Medical Negligence
Spinal injuries are inevitably serious in that they usually cause some degree of paralysis. Unfortunately, they usually have long-term and often lifelong implications.
Most spinal injuries that result from medical negligence occur as a result of a delay in diagnosis on the spinal injury, or incorrectly carried out surgery.
Our highly experienced team of specialist medical negligence lawyers are here to assist and to advise. They will advise you comprehensively about the merits of your claim, funding and ensure that you and your family get the best possible results.
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What is Cauda Equina Syndrome?
Cauda Equina syndrome is a very specific spinal cord injury and occurs when the nerves in the spinal canal have been damaged. Cauda Equina syndrome affects the nerves supplying the muscles of the legs, bladder, bowel and genitals.
Cauda Equina syndrome is a surgical emergency as if it is not treated swiftly it can lead to permanent loss of bowel and bladder control and a reduction in ability along with permanent pain.
Cauda Equina claims generally arise from:
- Failure to diagnose
- Failure to treat
- Inadequate or negligence surgery
- Failure to recognise post operative complications
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No Win No Fee with Hodge Jones & Allen
The majority of our cases are funded by way of a conditional fee agreement, more commonly known as a No Win No Fee agreement. This means there is no financial risk to you.
How Hodge Jones & Allen solicitors can help?
Our highly experienced team of specialist clinical negligence lawyers are here to assist and to advise. They will advise you comprehensively about the merits of your claim, funding and ensure that you and your family get the best possible results.
Our Cauda Equina Syndrome Solicitors are backed by four decades of experience. Our legal practice and team of Medical Negligence Solicitors have a strong track record of achieving the best possible results.
