Delayed Diagnosis and Compensation for Long-term 3rd Degree Tear Symptoms
Disabling bowel symptoms due to a delay in diagnosis and repair may entitle a new mother to claim compensation for its impact on her life.
Delayed diagnosis of a severe perineal tear
If a severe perineal tear is not diagnosed shortly after the birth of a baby, it can sometimes be months or even years before the new mother realises that she has an undiagnosed injury.
For many women, admitting that they are experiencing leakage or incontinence of wind and faeces can be extremely embarrassing. They often consider that it may be normal after the birth of a baby or that it reflects badly on them in some way and so are reluctant to seek medical advice.
Unfortunately, a delay in repairing a severe birth tear is likely to reduce the chances of recovery or may make a repair an unrealistic option.
The new mother may then face a lifetime of debilitating symptoms which can affect almost every aspect of her quality of life and self-confidence.
Medical care of a 3rd or 4th degree tear
Due to the distressing nature of the symptoms and the severity of the injury, it is crucial that the medical professionals who are present at the vaginal delivery of a baby ensure that any injury to the perineum and anal sphincter is both diagnosed and competently repaired.
If medical professionals are considered to have been negligent in caring for the integrity of the new mother's perineum and anal sphincter, it may be possible to make a claim for compensation.
A failure to examine a new mother thoroughly, a failure to identify an injury or a misdiagnosis of a 3rd or 4th degree tear could all be regarded as negligent and may justify a claim.
Speak to a legal specialist
If you are struggling with the appalling symptoms which can be associated with severe 3rd and 4th degree tears, you should speak to a legal specialist about the possibility of making a claim for compensation.
For example, a woman suffering with severe bowel problems of wind and faecal leakage may struggle to work or may be unable to work in particular fields of employment. Her earning capacity may be reduced as a result.
If such a financial loss has been caused by inadequate care of her birth injury by medical professional, she may be able to claim compensation for her lost income.
Glynns Solicitors
Glynns is a specialist medical negligence legal practice with a team of experienced solicitors and a history of success in high-value birth tear claims.
Contact us today to talk to a solicitor, free of charge, about making a claim.
Please call us on 0800 234 3300 (or from a mobile 01275 334030) or complete our Online Enquiry Form.
Make An Enquiry
Why Choose Us
- Specialist medical negligence solicitors
- Free initial enquiries
- No win, no fee available
Reviews
Our Expertise
Helping Clients Across England & Wales
