Can I Get Compensation for Long-term OASI Symptoms?
If your on-going OASI symptoms have been caused by substandard medical care, it may be appropriate to make a claim for compensation.
The impact of obstetric anal sphincter injuries
An obstetric anal sphincter injury can cause extremely distressing and disabling symptoms. Loss of control of bowel function, causing both wind and faecal incontinence, can affect almost every aspect of a woman's life. Loss of confidence can lead to social isolation and the practical problems associated with incontinence can make it very difficult to work in a wide range of careers.
Diagnosis, repair and negligence
For these reasons, the prompt diagnosis and repair of a 3rd or 4th degree tear during vaginal childbirth is absolutely crucial. Unfortunately, it doesn't always work out that way and a new mother can find herself with an undiagnosed and unrepaired birth tear, suffering appalling symptoms.
In short, a woman who has given birth through the vagina should be thoroughly examined after the birth to check if there has been a tear. It is especially important that medical professionals check to see if there is any damage to the anal muscles (an OASI) and, if so, this needs to be accurately recorded and repaired promptly in an operating theatre.
A failure to do this may be regarded as negligent. If it causes on-going symptoms and financial losses, it may justify a claim for compensation.
A successful compensation claim will take into account any loss of income, such as being restricted in employment due to incontinence, as well as an additional costs caused by the woman's symptoms.
Claiming compensation
If you or a loved one are facing the appalling practical and emotional problems caused by a 3rd or 4th degree tear due to poor-quality medical care, contact Glynns today.
We are a team of specialists in medical negligence law and have supported numerous women in making highly-successful compensation claims for negligent OASI symptoms.
Remember not to leave it too long before you act. Compensation claims for medical negligence need to be commenced within three years of the date of the alleged negligence. So if, for example, your birth injury was misdiagnosed in March 2019, you need to start your claim before March 2022.
Ring us today to speak to a specialist about your situation and the possibility of making a claim.
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