Incontinence and Compensation for Childbirth Tear Negligence
Contact a specialist medical negligence solicitor if you are struggling with leakage or incontinence following the birth of your baby. You may be entitled to claim compensation.
Unexpected bowel problems
As a woman adapts to the new demands and routines of caring for her new baby, trying also to cope with the distressing symptoms of bowel incontinence can be extremely challenging.
On-going bowel problems following the vaginal birth of a baby may indicate that the new mother has suffered a severe birth tear which may not have been diagnosed or properly repaired.
Where this turns out to have been the case, it may be possible to make a claim for compensation to deal with the resulting impact on the woman's life.
Maternity failings and severe birth tears
Severe birth tears, i.e. 3rd or 4th degree tears, are a known risk of vaginal childbirth, especially where first-time mothers are concerned or women who require an instrumental delivery of their baby.
If a woman is unfortunate enough to suffer a 3rd or 4th degree tear during the birth of her child, it is essential that prompt examination identifies the precise nature and extent of her injury. This should trigger a competent and comprehensive repair by an experienced surgeon to ensure resolution of any bowel symptoms.
A failure to carry out an examination, including a digital rectal examination may be regarded as negligent. A misdiagnosis or a failure of diagnosis may also be regarded as negligent and may justify a claim for compensation should the new mother suffer on-going symptoms as a result.
Making a claim for compensation
If you are struggling with significant bowel problems which are affecting your quality of life and you suspect that you might be suffering from the impact of a 3rd or 4th degree tear, contact a specialist medical negligence solicitor.
They will be able to advise you as to the best way forward and will also obtain copies of your medical records in order to assess the quality of your maternity care.
If it appears that you have suffered from negligence following the birth of your baby and that your symptoms may be due to an unresolved birth tear, it may be appropriate to claim compensation for the financial impact.
This could include a loss of earnings, both past and future, if you are now finding it difficult to work or you have had to change your job due to the nature of your bowel problems. If you also require specialist treatment or equipment to manage your symptoms, the associated costs could be included in your claim.
Speak to a specialist solicitor
Glynns Solicitors is a dedicated medical negligence legal practice with extensive experience of 3rd and 4th degree tear compensation claims.
We can offer No Win No Fee medical negligence funding which we will discuss with you during your free initial telephone discussion.
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