£2.6m Settlement for Cauda Equina Syndrome

Ben Posford

Osbornes Law secured £2.6 million in compensation for a 76-year-old man who suffered a spinal haematoma and subsequent Cauda Equina Syndrome following complications after routine surgery.

The injury occurred when an anticoagulant was administered too soon after the procedure, causing internal bleeding within the spinal canal. Tragically, hospital staff failed to recognise the developing neurological emergency in time. By the time the cause was identified, the damage to the spinal cord was permanent, leaving the claimant unable to walk.

Following a thorough investigation into breach of duty and causation, the defendant NHS Trust admitted liability. Ben Posford, Partner and Head of Catastrophic Injury at Osbornes Law, led the claim. He secured substantial interim payments, enabling the claimant to:

• Purchase and adapt a bungalow
• Fund a professional care regime
• Access private therapies and medical procedures
• Purchase aids and mobility equipment, including an all-terrain wheelchair
• Benefit from private case management and long-term rehabilitation

The claimant’s family described the outcome as transformative, allowing him to regain independence and stay actively involved in the lives of his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.

Expert legal advice for Cauda Equina Syndrome

This case highlights the serious consequences of delayed diagnosis and treatment of Cauda Equina Syndrome, and how expert legal advice can help individuals rebuild their lives.

If you or a loved one has suffered from Cauda Equina Syndrome due to medical negligence, Osbornes Law can help. Our team is recognised nationally for securing compensation in some of the most serious and complex spinal injury cases.

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