3rd Degree Tear Medical Negligence Compensation
Good quality medical care in relation to third degree birth tears is essential if the new mother is to avoid a lifetime of bowel problems. Failures of diagnosis or repair by medical professionals may justify a claim for compensation.
Third degree tears
A third degree tear is an injury in vaginal childbirth which causes damage to the anal sphincter muscles. Depending on the extent of the injury, the tear is classified in one of three ways:
- A 3a tear affects less than 50% of the depth of the external anal sphincter (as well as tearing the skin and muscles of the perineum between the vagina and the anus)
- A 3b tear damages more than 50% of the external anal sphincter
- A 3c tear additionally damages the internal anal sphincter.
Accurate diagnosis and classification of a third degree tear is essential. If the tear is classified incorrectly, it is possible that the new mother will only receive a partial repair, leaving her to suffer on-going bowel problems and a possible breakdown of her wound.
If the injury isn't diagnosed at all, the new mother will receive no repair and her bowel problems will continue and possibly worsen over time. Problems associated with third degree tears include infections of the perineum, incontinence of wind and faeces, discomfort during sexual intercourse, and urgency when needing to go to the toilet.
Medical negligence
If a medical professional fails to carry out a thorough examination including a digital rectal examination following vaginal childbirth, they may be regarded as having provided negligent care.
If a medical professional makes an incorrect diagnosis, causing the woman to recive on ly a partial repair and suffer long-term symptoms, it may be appropriate to make a claim for compensation.
If a new mother receives a poor-quality repair of an anal sphincter injury and continues to suffer significant bowel problems, again it might be possible to make a claim for compensation.
A compensation claim will address those financial losses caused by the medical negligence such as care costs or loss of earnings.
Speak to a medical negligence specialist
If you or a loved one is struggling with the on-going bowel symptoms caused by poor-quality maternity care, contact Glynns today.
We are a dedicated medical negligence legal practice and one of our team of experienced lawyers will be very happy to discuss your situation with you.
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If you are suffering bowel difficulties due to an undiagnosed and unrepaired birth tear. Contact Glynns Solicitors today to talk to a specialist medical negligence solicitor.
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