Written by Richard Stanford on 1 October 2024
Cauda Equina Syndrome and Medical Negligence Understanding Causes, Legal Implications, and Patient Rights Cauda Equina Syndrome (CES) is a rare but serious condition that arises from severe compression of the bundle of nerves at the base of the spinal cord. If not promptly diagnosed and treated, CES can lead to significant and permanent damage, including bowel and bladder dysfunction, sexual dysfunction, and even paralysis. Medical negligence cases related to cauda equina syndrome have garnered increasing attention due to the devastating consequences of delayed or improper treatment. Read On
Written by Tom Barnes on 25 April 2024
Partner & Head of Medical Negligence, Tom Barnes has been interviewed on BBC Midlands Today regarding his client’s case against Birmingham NHS Trust Read On
Written by Lizzy Bellamy on 5 September 2023
Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) Surgery is a neurosurgical procedure used to treat movement disorders associated with Parkinson’s disease, dystonia and other neurological conditions. Read On
Written by Lynette Walsh on 5 March 2019
Head or brain injuries are often the most severe types of injuries as they can cause serious and life-changing impairments. Even seemingly mild head or brain injuries could cause some unwanted side-effects. Medical professionals may sometimes miss subtle brain injuries as it can be difficult to assess the severity of a head injury. This means that the affected person may not get the appropriate care that they require. Read On
Written by Lynette Walsh on 26 February 2019
There are a number of types of brain injuries ranging from an acquired brain injury (ABI) arising from birth, a traumatic brain injury (TBI) usually caused by trauma to the head or other forms such as tumor, stroke or brain haemorrhage. Read On
