Claiming Compensation for Anal Tear Negligence
If medical care of your maternity anal tear has left you with permanent bowel symptoms, contact Glynns Solicitors to discuss the possibility of making a claim for compensation.
The anal sphincter and maternity negligence
The anal sphincter, both external and internal muscles, work to control and, when appropriate, prevent the passing of wind and faeces. If these muscles are damaged and their function is impaired to some degree, the individual affected can suffer a variety of distressing bowel difficulties. This may present as extreme urgency when needing the toilet, such as one minute. It may also present as leakage or incontinence of both wind and faeces.
This type of injury is a risk of vaginal childbirth, especially when the woman is giving birth through the vagina for the first time or has been carrying a large baby or has required an instrumental delivery. In response to this known risk, it is crucial that medical professionals take every care to ensure that any damage is diagnosed and competently repair as soon as possible after the birth. If the damage is severe, such as a 3rd or 4th degree tear, the repair requires the skills of an experienced surgeon. A failure of diagnosis, a failure of repair or a delay may mean that the injury remains unresolved and the new mother may face a lifetime of bowel problems.
Entitlement to compensation
You are legally entitled to make a claim for compensation if negligent medical care has caused you to suffer symptoms which should not have been the case with competent care.
If your unanticipated symptoms are causing you to suffer financial losses, a successful claim can address this distressing situation.
Many women who have suffered an unrepaired anal tear during childbirth struggle to return to their former employment either due to the problematic nature of their symptoms or due to the psychological impact of their negligent maternity care. Or both.
A successful compensation claim can help to deal with any financial difficulties caused by the negligence as well as providing a sense that the negligent care has been acknowledged.
Speak to a legal specialist
For a free consultation with a medical negligence legal specialist, contact Glynns Solicitors. With a team of legal experts and a long-standing history of successful high-value birth tear claims, we can offer you the best advice regarding your situation.
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