4th Degree Tear Undiagnosed and How to Claim Compensation
If you are struggling with the shocking symptoms and associated difficulties of an undiagnosed or unrepaired 4th degree tear following the birth of your baby, speak to Glynns Solicitors about the possibility of making a claim for compensation.
4th degree tears
A 4th degree tear is the most severe and extensive form of vaginal birth tear. Extending from the vagina, across the perineum and through both external and internal anal muscles, a 4th degree tear damages the lining of the anal canal and puts the new mother at risk of developing a fistula.
The consequences can be highly distressing life changing.
The new mother may suffer leakage from the vagina as well as loss of control of the passing of wind and faeces. She may even need to have a stoma fitted in order to provide bowel function.
Maternity negligence and 4th degree tears
If a woman has suffered a 4th degree tear during the vaginal birth of her baby, it is essential that it is diagnosed and repaired shortly after the birth. A failure to do this may not only result in appalling symptoms but may be regarded as negligent care and may justify a claim for compensation.
Negligent care resulting in a failure to repair a 4th degree tear could include a failure to examine, a failure to diagnose, a misdiagnosis and a failure to repair effectively.
Claiming compensation
If you have an unrepaired 4th degree tear, your symptoms may be affecting your quality of life in a myriad of ways. In addition to problems with working due to the nature of your symptoms or your need for close access to a toilet, the psychological impact of your difficulties can be debilitating, undermining your confidence and restricting your ability to engage in many activities.
Your first step in claiming compensation is to speak with a specialist medical negligence solicitor. They will be able to obtain copies of your medical records and carry out an investigation into the quality of your maternity care. They will be able to identify if you have been the victim of negligent or substandard care.
If this proves to have been the case, they will be able to guide you through the legal process of making a claim.
Speak to a legal specialist
Glynns Solicitors is a dedicated medical negligence legal practice with a wealth of expertise in and experience of severe birth tear claims.
Contact us today to talk to a solicitor, free of charge, about the possibility of making a claim.
We can offer No Win No Fee medical negligence funding which we will discuss with you during your free initial telephone discussion.
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