Long-term 3rd degree tear disability and when to claim compensation
If you are suffering on-going severe bowel symptoms following the birth if your baby, it may be that you have suffered a 3rd degree tear which has not been diagnosed or repaired. If this is the case, you may legally entitled to claim compensation for the consequences of that negligence. Speak to a legal specialist for advice.
3rd degree tear symptoms
Signs that you may have an unrepaired 3rd degree tear would include the following:
- Urgency when needing to go to the toilet
- Leakage of wind
- Leakage of faeces
- Perineal discomfort and infections
Not surprisingly, the impact of such appalling symptoms can be pretty devastating, affecting not only a woman's sense of confidence and self-esteem, but her ability to work and undertake the normal routine activities of caring for her baby.
If a woman suffers a 3rd degree tear during the birth of her baby, it is crucial that the medical professionals attending the birth carry out an examination, identify and diagnose the injury correctly, and ensure that an effective repair is carried out.
A failure to do so may leave the new mother suffering appalling symptoms for the rest of her life. It may also justify a claim for compensation for the consequences of the negligence.
Negligent care of the mother during vaginal childbirth
The Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists provides clear guidelines relating to perineal care during vaginal childbirth.
Maternity professionals may be regarded as negligent in the following circumstances:
- Failing to carry out a thorough examination following the birth of a baby including a digital rectal examination
- Failing to identify that an injury to the anal sphincter has occurred
- Failing to make an accurate diagnosis of an anal sphincter injury
- Failing to carry out an effective and comprehensive repair of an anal sphincter injury
When to claim compensation
If you think you have suffered an unrepaired 3rd degree tear, speak with a specialist solicitor at the earliest convenience. They will carry out an investigation into the quality of your maternity care and identify whether or not you have been the victim of negligence.
Where appropriate, a successful claim will take account of any financial losses which you have suffered as a result of the negligence such as a loss of income if you are now struggling to work.
Speak to a legal specialist
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