Cauda Equina claims typically arise when healthcare professionals fail to meet the required standard of urgency in a medical emergency. Claims happen when healthcare professionals fail to:
If found early, damage can be minimised through an emergency spinal decompression surgery.
Start Your Claim TodayMedical Negligence
Injury caused by misdiagnosis, delayed diagnosis, or mistreatment.
Serious Consequences
We understand the life-altering injuries caused through this negligence.
Specialist Solicitors
We pursue compensation for the harm caused by failures in your medical care.
The life-changing effects caused by negligence or a delayed diagnosis are why Cauda Equina claims often involve significant compensation.
*Note: Actual amounts depend on individual circumstances, including loss of earning, care needs, and future expenses.
Loss of feeling or tingling in the groin, buttocks, perineum, and inner thighs.
Difficulty starting urination, inability to control flow, feeling of a full bladder when it’s not, or urinary retention.
Loss of sensation when needing to have a bowel movement, inability to stop a bowel movement, or fecal incontinence.
Severe or worsening weakness, numbness, or tingling in one or both legs or feet, affecting walking.
Partial or total loss of sexual function leading to reduced quality of life.
Often severe lower back pain, sciatica, or pain radiating down the legs.
If untreated, Cauda Equina Syndrome can lead to permanent paralysis. This can cause a loss of independence and a reduced quality of life.
Our dedicated team has experience in handling Cauda Equina medical negligence claims. We are experienced, professional and will treat your case with the rigour and sensitivity it requires.
More about us and how we helpNo-win, no-fee
No upfront costs, only pay if we win.
Trusted experts
We're rated highly on Trustpilot, see why for yourself.
500+ years of experience
Leave the legal stuff to us, we will work hard for the best outcome.
If you think you have a claim, we can get the ball rolling if you would like to get in touch with us. Please use the details below or you can fill in the contact form and someone at Satchell Moran will get back to you.
Compensation can help cover medical expenses, lost income, and the effects of pain or stress caused by the negligence. It can also provide financial support while you recover as well, as for any ongoing care you may require.
A claim must be made within three years from the date you were aware of your Cauda Equina injury. There are exceptions to this rule, such as if you are claiming for someone who doesn’t have the mental capacity to claim for themselves.
Yes, you have three years from the date you were aware of your cauda equina injury. There are exceptions to this rule, such as if you are claiming for someone who doesn’t have the mental capacity to claim for themselves.
No, all our cauda equina claims operate on a no-win, no-fee agreement.
This varies from person to person. The quicker you receive treatment, the more likely you can walk. Whilst many patients make a full recovery, others may experience paralysis, numbness, or weakness in the legs.
This depends on the individual circumstance of your case. If the defendant admits liability quickly, some cases can take as little as three months. If liability is contested, claims can take anywhere from 6 – 18 months.