Perineal Tear Medical Mismanagement and How to Claim Compensation.
If you are struggling with the shocking symptoms of an unrepaired 3rd or 4th degree tear, contact a legal specialist to discuss the possibility of making a claim for compensation.
Medical care of severe perineal tears
Severe perineal tears, also often referred to as 3rd or 4th degree tears, are a known risk of vaginal childbirth. Guidelines by the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists make clear the need for prompt examination, accurate diagnosis and skilled, comprehensive repair. Any failings by medical professionals in the care of a woman following the birth of her baby can put her at risk of permanent and debilitating bowel symptoms. It may also justify a claim for compensation for the consequences of the negligent care.
The problem of an unrepaired severe perineal tear
The problem with a severe perineal tear during vaginal childbirth is that it damages the integrity of the anal sphincter. This is the muscles, both external and internal, which combine to control the passing of wind and faeces. If these muscles are damaged, their efficiency at providing control of these functions is undermined. The worse the damage, the worse the loss of function is likely to be.
A woman can find that she suffers extreme urgency when needing the toilet and requires close access to toilet facilities at all times. This will obviously affect her access to work environments and her confidence when leaving the house for a wide range of activities. She may experience leakage of both wind and faeces as well as perineal discomfort and infections.
If she is extremely unfortunate, she may develop a rectovaginal fistula, suffering leakage from the vagina and may even require the fitting of a stoma.
Making a claim for compensation
If maternity professionals have failed to provide an acceptable level of care to a new mother, leaving her with an unrepaired perineal tear, it may be possible to make a claim for compensation for the impact of that negligence.
This could include a loss of income, both past and future, where the woman's earning capacity has been compromised by her bowel symptoms. It could also include the cost of any specialist treatment, equipment or support required to enable the woman to cope with her symptoms.
As can be imagined, this is a complicated process and requires the services of a specialist solicitor with experience in these complex and sensitive claims.
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