Avoidable complications in surgery result in Cauda Equina

Stephanie (name changed to protect client confidentiality) 

The Incident

Stephanie underwent spinal surgery at Hospital in early 2015.  Because of avoidable complications with the surgery, she sustained Cauda Equina syndrome resulting in permanent severe problems with her bladder and bowels, specifically, double incontinence.

The Impact

This damage affected her employment, personal and social life, her ability to care for herself and left her with a serious psychiatric mental health injury. 

The Outcome

The standard of Stephanie’s surgery was investigated and independent experts agreed that the injuries sustained were as a result of negligence. The Defendant Hospital admitted liability and Stephanie received a significant Out of Court settlement package.