Compensating Reduced Quality of Life Due to Negligent 3rd Degree Tear
If you or a loved one are struggling with the appalling symptoms of an unrepaired severe birth tear, contact Glynns Solicitors. It might be appropriate to make a claim for compensation.
Third degree tear impact
An unresolved third, or indeed fourth, degree tear, can cause permanent, debilitating and highly distressing bowel problems which can blight a woman's life. Many new mothers refer to the difficulties they experience supporting and bonding with their new baby as they struggle to cope with faecal and wind incontinence due to an unrepaired birth tear.
Such an appalling outcome does not need to occur. If the guidelines of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists regarding care of the perineum and post-natal examination are followed, any damage to the anal muscles should be diagnosed and repaired at the time of the baby's birth.
Responding to severe perineal tear damage
The recommendations in the latest Care Bundle include the following:
- Use of manual perineal protection during birth
- Use of a medio-lateral episiotomy where necessary
- Examination of the perineum after delivery 'and any tears graded according to the RCOG guidelines. Examinations should include a per rectum check even when the perineum appears intact.'
If medical professionals fail to carry out an examination, misdiagnose or fail to diagnose a severe 3rd or 4th degree tear or fail to carry out an effective and appropriate repair, it may leave the new mother with on-going symptoms.
Claiming compensation for negligent maternity care
In such circumstances, it may be possible to make a claim for compensation.
If a patient suffers on-going problems due to the effects of negligent medical care, they are legally entitled to make a claim for compensation.
If medical failings relating to a third or fourth degree tear cause a woman to suffer a worse long-term outcome than would have been the case with an appropriate level of care, the new mother would be legally entitled to claim compensation.
If the effects of the tear symptoms, such as urgency or faecal leakage have caused a woman to reduce or alter her employment, resulting in a reduced income, a successful compensation claim would take this into account.
Speak to a medical negligence specialist
Glynns Solicitors is dedicated medical negligence legal practice with a team of experienced lawyers. We have extensive expertise and a history of significant success in severe perineal tear compensation claims. Contact us today to talk to a solicitor, free of charge, about the suitability of making a claim for compensation.
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