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Broken Neck Misdiagnosis
Sarah was hit by a vehicle and was diagnosed with a dislocated shoulder, unfortunately the X-Ray missed the fracture in her neck. Two days later Sarah was permanently paralysed from the chest down.
Read moreCauda Equina Syndrome - £640,000
Jim, 40 years old, East LancashireJim had an attack of sciatica at work, it didn't get better with rest and his GP suspected cauda equina syndrome and sent him to a hospital for investigation. His condition wasn't initially properly diagnosed and got worse and has led to long term suffering.
Read moreMisdiagnosis of Spinal Problem - £685,648
Jackie, 54 years old, LincolnshireFollowing 2 years of pain in her legs and frequent falls Jackie was seen in the orthopaedic clinic at her local hospital. She was referred to a specialist neurology unit a month later. She was admitted for a EMG (electromyography) study of the legs which showed abnormal features suggestive of denervation atrophy.
Read moreCauda Equina Compensation £150,000
Tony, 48 years old, WarwickTony had a long history of lower back pain and sciatica.However, when he was 48 years old he suffered a recurrence of his symptoms. After a month his condition became much more severe and so visited his GP, who prescribed pain relief. JMW claimed £150,000 for the claimant due to clinical negligence.
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