Compensation and Third Degree Tear Medical Negligence
If you are struggling with the appalling symptoms associated with a third degree tear, it may be possible, to get compensation.
Severe birth tear maternity negligence
A third or fourth degree tear is a risk of vaginal childbirth. In order to avoid the new mother suffering a lifetime of debilitating and highly-distressing bowel incontinence, competent maternity care is crucial.
If negligent medical care leaves the new mother suffering unnecessary symptoms, it may be possible to make a claim for compensation.
An individual is legally entitled to make a claim for compensation if they suffer a worse long-term outcome following substandard medical care than should have been the case with a competent and appropriate quality of care.
Claiming compensation
A successful compensation claim will address the financial consequences of the medical negligence. In the case of negligent maternity care and bowel incontinence, this may mean a loss of income if the new mother is now restricted in the hours of work or the type of work she can manage, resulting in a reduced income. It could also include additional financial losses such as the costs of equipment or support needed by the new mother as a result of her debilitating bowel symptoms.
However, it is important to be aware that compensation claims for negligent medical care are extremely complicated and require the expert input of a specialist lawyer.
They will obtain copies of your medical records and engage the services of the best medical experts who will analyse the quality of your medical care.
If you appear to have been the victim of negligence, they will furthermore assess the ways in which your physical health has been affected and how your quality of life has been impacted by your symptoms.
Negligent perineal and anal care
Diagnosis is key to an prompt, accurate and comprehensive repair or a 3rd or 4th degree tear. Without a diagnosis, the new mother will not undergo the surgical repair which is necessary to her future continence and health.
Competent maternity care following the birth of a baby, is clearly vital to this process. The relevant maternity professionals may be regarded as negligent if they fail to carry out an examination or fail to make an accurate diagnosis of any anal sphincter injury.
Speak to a legal specialist
If you think you may have been the victim of negligent care, speak to Glynns Solicitors.
As specialists in medical negligence law, we can offer a wealth of experience in perineal tear claims.
Contact us today to talk to a solicitor, free of charge, about the possibility of making a claim.
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