Dealing with The Financial Impact of Birth Tear Negligence
Speak to a solicitor about the financial implications of a negligent 3rd or 4th degree tear.
Severe birth tear impact
For a woman coming to terms with the appalling symptoms of a severe birth tear, her first concerns may be associated with the emotional impact of incontinence and the practical issues of how to deal with such debilitating personal hygiene problems.
However, the financial implications of an unrepaired 3rd or 4th degree tear can be significant and it is advisable to speak to a specialist solicitor at the earliest moment if your symptoms are due to negligent maternity care.
Medical negligence and severe birth tears
3rd and 4th degree tears are a risk of vaginal childbirth due to the pressure created by the birth of the baby. They only occur to a minority of women but, when they do occur, prompt and accurate diagnosis and repair are essential.
A woman who suffers a 3rd or 4th degree tear but who does not undergo an effective repair may face a lifetime of bowel problems. Due to the loss of anal muscle control, this can include both wind and faecal incontinence.
Negligence in relation to a 3rd or 4th degree tear can have devastating financial consequences which a successful compensation claim will address.
For example, a woman who is struggling with control of the passing of wind and faeces may find it difficult to work in some areas of employment. The practical demands of her symptoms may restrict the locations where she is able to work and the emotional impact may affect the hours which she is able to work.
As a result, she may suffer a significant loss of income which, insofar as it is considered to be caused by negligent maternity care, would be included in her claim.
She may also face additional costs because of treatment or equipment which she may need in order to manage her bowel problems.
Speak to a solicitor
Contact a specialist solicitor if you are struggling with bowel problems which you believe have been caused by negligent maternity care.
This may have been a failure to carry out a digital rectal examination, a failure to identify anal damage or a misdiagnosis of anal damage. If you have been left without an effective repair and are still trying to cope with wind and faecal incontinence, your maternity care may be judged to have been negligent.
Glynns Solicitors
Glynns is a dedicated medical negligence legal practice with many years' experience in supporting 3rd and 4th degree tear compensation claims.
Contact us today to talk to a solicitor, free of charge, about what has occurred to you, the symptoms which you are experiencing and the possibility of making a claim for compensation.
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