Negligent OASI Care and Claiming Compensation
An obstetric anal sphincter injury requires meticulous medical care if the new mother is to avoid permanent bowel problems. Negligent care may justify a claim for compensation.
Consequences of OASI negligence
A failure to recognise that a woman has suffered a severe tear to her anal sphincter during vaginal childbirth can lead to appalling, life-changing injuries. Loss of bowel control can undermine a woman's self-confidence, affecting almost every aspect of her life, including her ability to support her new-born baby.
- doing simple chores such as shopping can become stressful due to the need for immediate access to a toilet
- socialising can cause considerable anxiety through fear of bowel accidents
- a woman's ability to work may be restricted due to her symptoms. Fields of employment such as retail, hospitality, education and healthcare may no longer be open to her and she may suffer a significant loss of income as a result.
Many women with severe bowel problems become socially isolated, fearing to leave the house due to their symptoms. The impact of such devastating consequences can affect a woman's family life and put her personal relationships under considerable strain.
When to claim compensation
If you believe that you may have suffered substandard medical care in relation to an obstetric anal sphincter injury during the birth of your baby and are continuing to experience symptoms, it may be worth considering making a claim.
If the symptoms associated with the injury are causing you to suffer financial losses such as a reduced income, a successful compensation claim could help to resolve these problems.
However, it is important to bear in mind that claims for compensation for medical negligence need to be commenced within three years of the date of the alleged negligence. So, if you suffered a 3rd or 4th degree tear during the birth of your baby in February 2021 and are continuing to suffer the consequences, your claim needs to be initiated by February 2024. A specialist solicitor will also need time before this date in which to investigate the quality of your medical care. Don't delay!
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