Our client underwent surgery to their spine for a bulging disc but was expected to make a full recovery with no long-term symptoms. Unfortunately, they developed an infection of their spine, discitis, and there was a delay in diagnosing and treating this infection.
Usually, the prognosis following early diagnosis and treatment of discitis is a full, or almost full, recovery in terms of pain and mobility.
As a result of the delay in diagnosing and treating the infection, our client suffered a prolonged period of severe pain and disability during the delay in diagnosis and also suffered a poor outcome.
Our client suffered from a painful, debilitating spine as well as neuropathic pain and bladder, bowel and sexual dysfunction. They were limited in their abilities to sit/ stand/ walk and to undertake day to day tasks of daily living. They also suffered from anxiety and depression.
How we helped
Our client brought a claim for a delay in diagnosing and treating discitis resulting in avoidable pain and suffering and a poor outcome in terms of pain and function.
Liability was admitted by the Defendant at an early stage, but they disputed the extent of our client’s injuries caused by the delay.
We obtained expert evidence from a Consultant Neurosurgeon, Consultant Urologist, Consultant Pain expert, Care expert and Consultant Psychiatrist to assess our client’s needs in detail to ensure they received the treatment recommendations and help that they needed.
The Defendant entered negotiations and we were delighted to agree a figure of £475,000 for our client.
This compensation will enable our client to receive the treatment that they need, including a personalised bespoke pain management programme, as well as care and assistance, aids and adaptations and psychological help.
How we can help you?
Every year, we help lots of clients to claim the compensation they deserve. This case study is an example of how we have helped a client claim compensation for a delayed diagnosis of discitis. Please be aware that the compensation amounts depend on the client’s individual situation and experiences. To see how much your claim could be worth please contact us directly.
