Birth Injury Solicitors for Permanent Tear Symptoms

Speak to a specialist solicitor if you are struggling with the impact of an unrepaired severe birth tear.

Care of the mother in childbirth

Following the guidelines in maternity care for the new mother is essential in ensuring that she does not suffer a lifetime of bowel dysfunction.

The following processes are crucial for a woman who has given birth through the vagina:

She should undergo a thorough perineal examination including a digital rectal examination to check for any signs of damage to the anal sphincter, the muscles around the anus which provide control of the passing of wind and faeces
Any damage to the anal sphincter needs to be identified and classified accurately according to the guidelines of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists as either a 3a, 3b, 3c or 4^th degree tear
Damage to the anal sphincter should be repaired promptly in an operating theatre by an experienced surgeon

Failing to carry out any parts of this process will leave the new mother with damage which will reduce her bowel control and cause a significant impact on her quality of life.

Substandard maternity care of this nature may be regarded as negligent and may justify a claim for compensation.

Making a claim for compensation

Compensation for medical negligence aims to address the impact of the negligence on the patient. This can include compensating for any loss of earnings, both past and future, as well as addressing the costs of treatment, care and equipment necessary to enable the new mother to manage her symptoms now and into the future.

A woman who is experiencing the symptoms of an unrepaired birth tear may be suffering with urgency when needing to go to the toilet, leakage or incontinence and perineal infections. If she has a 4^th degree tear, she may additionally be experiencing leakage from the vagina if she has developed a fistula between the anus and the vagina.

Occasionally, a stoma may need to be fitted in order to provide bowel function.

In order to assess whether you are entitled to make a claim for the financial impact of the negligence you have suffered, speak to a specialist medical negligence solicitor.

They will obtain copies of your medical records and analyse them for evidence of negligence during the course of your maternity care.

Free legal advice

Glynns Solicitors is a dedicated medical negligence legal practice with a team of experienced solicitors and extensive expertise in birth tear claims.

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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