OASI Negligence Trauma and When to Claim Compensation.
The impact of an anal sphincter injury during vaginal childbirth can be shocking. If medical negligence has played a part, it may be possible to claim compensation.
OASI trauma
It is difficult to overstate the trauma that is often experienced as a result of negligent medical care of an obstetric anal sphincter injury (OASI). The range of physical problems which such an injury can present, along with the practical and psychological impact, produces a potent, distressing and disabling combination. Coming to terms with a severe anal sphincter injury, whilst also trying to manage the needs of a new baby, can sometimes be overwhelming.
Bowel incontinence is not an easy subject and many women find such a shocking outcome difficult to admit to and even harder to talk about. They can end up feeling isolated and with nowhere to turn for support and advice.
If such an appalling situation has been the result of negligent or substandard maternity care, it may be possible to make a claim for compensation, which will not only address the financial consequences of the negligence, such as a loss of income, but can also provide a sense of justice having been done and the damage experienced being recognised.
When to claim compensation
It may be possible to make a claim for compensation if it is found that debilitating bowel problems following vaginal childbirth have been caused by negligent medical care.
Severe birth tears are a known risk and maternity staff have a duty to provide appropriate care. Negligent care may include the following examples:
- A failure to carry out a perineal examination following the birth of the baby
- A failure to carry out a digital, rectal examination to assess the condition of the anal sphincter
- A failure to identify damage to the anal sphincter
- A misdiagnosis of damage to the anal sphincter
- A failure to carry out a comprehensive and effective repair
It is also important to be aware that claims for compensation are associated with a three-year deadline from the date of the alleged negligence so it is necessary to act promptly. Don't let embarrassment stop you from investigating the possibility of a claim.
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Glynns Solicitors is a dedicated medical negligence legal practice with many years of experience in supporting birth injury compensation claims. As a result, we fully understand the complexity of such claims and the sensitivity of the issues involved.
Contact us today to talk to a solicitor, free of charge, about the possibility of making a claim.
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