On this page we will answer your questions about making a medical negligence compensation claim for Cauda Equina Syndrome. Listed below are what we most commonly get asked.
If you have a question that does not appear here please contact us and our legal partners will be happy to get in touch with you.
If you have a question that does not appear here please contact us and our legal partners will be happy to get in touch with you.
Q: What is medical negligence?
Q: Do you pursue many Cauda Equina Syndrome cases?
A: Our specialist team deal with many Cauda Equina Syndrome claims on a day to day basis and we have a very good success rate for these cases.
A: Our specialist team deal with many Cauda Equina Syndrome claims on a day to day basis and we have a very good success rate for these cases.
Q: Who can I pursue a claim against?
A: You can pursue a claim against any NHS Trust, GP’s and GP Practices. You can also pursue a claim against Private Individuals to include private surgeons, physiotherapists and hospitals. This is not an exhaustive list and we can advise further on a case by case basis. There may be circumstances where a practitioner may have moved, retired or is now deceased, it may still possible to pursue a claim in this instance.
A: You can pursue a claim against any NHS Trust, GP’s and GP Practices. You can also pursue a claim against Private Individuals to include private surgeons, physiotherapists and hospitals. This is not an exhaustive list and we can advise further on a case by case basis. There may be circumstances where a practitioner may have moved, retired or is now deceased, it may still possible to pursue a claim in this instance.
Q: What are my funding options?
A: There are various options of funding available depending upon the individuals circumstances. The main options available to Claimants are:
A: There are various options of funding available depending upon the individuals circumstances. The main options available to Claimants are:
- Legal Expenses Insurance - this may be contained within a home insurance policy.
- Conditional Fee Agreement - This is commonly referred to as “no win no fee”
- Privately funded
Q: What will I be expected to pay?
A: Nothing upfront. To commence investigations we will need to obtain the relevant medical records. Your medical records can be accessed under the General Data Protection Regulations and Data Protection Act 2018 with no fee payable. We will then arrange for your medical records to be analysed and discussed and discussed by our specialist lawyers with medical experts, again with no fee payable.
A: Nothing upfront. To commence investigations we will need to obtain the relevant medical records. Your medical records can be accessed under the General Data Protection Regulations and Data Protection Act 2018 with no fee payable. We will then arrange for your medical records to be analysed and discussed and discussed by our specialist lawyers with medical experts, again with no fee payable.
Q: How long will it take to decide if I have a claim?
A: Initial investigations into whether you may have a potential clinical negligence claim can take a number of months. If a claim can be established and there is merit in proceeding with a claim, it is likely that the claim will take longer after presenting your claim to the potential Defendant(s). Thereafter, it depends case by case as to when a claim is concluded.
A: Initial investigations into whether you may have a potential clinical negligence claim can take a number of months. If a claim can be established and there is merit in proceeding with a claim, it is likely that the claim will take longer after presenting your claim to the potential Defendant(s). Thereafter, it depends case by case as to when a claim is concluded.
Q: Is there a time limit for bringing a claim?
A: Yes. Under the Limitation Act 1980 you have a period of three years in which to bring a claim for damages in a Court in either England or Wales. However, in the case of a minor or a person who does not have mental capacity to bring a claim then the time periods are different.
Further advice can be provided on a case by case basis.
A: Yes. Under the Limitation Act 1980 you have a period of three years in which to bring a claim for damages in a Court in either England or Wales. However, in the case of a minor or a person who does not have mental capacity to bring a claim then the time periods are different.
Further advice can be provided on a case by case basis.
Q: What is the chance of my case proceeding to Trial?
A: All attempts at settling matters out of Court are pursued without the requirement to attend a full Trial.
Relative to the number of cases that are pursued and successfully settled a very small proportion will actually proceed to a full Trial.
A: All attempts at settling matters out of Court are pursued without the requirement to attend a full Trial.
Relative to the number of cases that are pursued and successfully settled a very small proportion will actually proceed to a full Trial.
Q: Will my eligibility for any benefits be affected by bringing a claim?
A: No your entitlement to benefits shall not be affected by bringing a claim. In successful claims steps are taken to protect any client’s eligibility for state benefits.
A: No your entitlement to benefits shall not be affected by bringing a claim. In successful claims steps are taken to protect any client’s eligibility for state benefits.
Q: Am I likely to be afforded an apology for my treatment?
A: The only legal remedy is monetary compensation and therefore, an apology is rarely forthcoming. However, in a handful of cases this may be provided. If an apology is the remedy you wish to obtain then it may be worthwhile pursuing the complaints process and we are happy to help you in this regard.
A: The only legal remedy is monetary compensation and therefore, an apology is rarely forthcoming. However, in a handful of cases this may be provided. If an apology is the remedy you wish to obtain then it may be worthwhile pursuing the complaints process and we are happy to help you in this regard.
Did you know, if you have suffered any symptoms of cauda equina syndrome and your medical adviser has not recognised them, or acted upon them quickly enough, then you could make a medical negligence claim?
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