Poor Anal Sphincter Repair After Childbirth - Can I Claim Compensation?
If a poor repair of a 3rd or 4th degree tear has left you with permanent and life-changing symptoms, contact Glynns Solicitors to discuss the possibility of making a claim for compensation.
Substandard care of a severe birth tear
The Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists' guidelines on the diagnosis, classification and repair of severe perineal tears provides clear recommendations and emphasises the need for appropriate use of materials and techniques in a surgical repair.
A failure to diagnose, a misdiagnosis or an ineffective repair may all be regarded as negligent.
If a new mother suffers on-going and debilitating bowel problems because of such negligent care, she may be entitled to make a claim for compensation.
A poor and ineffective anal sphincter repair may occur for a number of reasons:
- The birth tear has not be diagnosed accurately, meaning that it is only partially repaired
- The surgeon does not repair the full extent of the injury despite an accurate diagnosis
- The surgeon does not use the correct techniques for repair of the varying parts of the injury
- The surgeon does not use the appropriate materials, allowing the repair to break down
Impact of a negligent severe birth tear repair
The consequences of a failed repair of a severe birth tear can be debilitating and long-lasting. As well as the physical, practical and psychological effects which a woman can experience, she may also find herself suffering significant financial losses if she is no longer able to work.
A successful compensation claim would help to address these problems by providing recompense for the effects of the negligent care. For example, if a woman had formerly worked in hospitality but can no longer do so due to her bowel problems, or if her symptoms mean that she can only manage to work part-time, thereby suffering a loss of income, a successful claim would take account of her financial losses.
Speak to a medical negligence legal specialist
Glynns Solicitors is a dedicated medical negligence legal practice with extensive experience of high-value birth tear claims.
If you think you have been the victim of negligent maternity care and are suffering the impact of your bowel symptoms, contact us to talk to a solicitor, free of charge, about the possibility of making a claim.
Please call us on 0800 234 3300 (or from a mobile 01275 334030) or complete our Online Enquiry Form.
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