Stoma Impact and Compensation for Birth Tear Medical Negligence
If you have been left with a stoma following negligent maternity care, contact a specialist solicitor to discuss the possibility of claiming compensation for the effect which it has had on your life.
The unexpected shock of a stoma
Getting used to a stoma can take a long time and can sometimes require not only a significant mental and emotional adjustment but may also necessitate changes to an individual's quality of life and working arrangements.
The impact can be negative practically, psychologically and financially.
At an emotional level, a woman who has been left with a stoma following substandard maternity care, may struggle with her confidence and find it difficult even to leave her home.
She may require specialist treatment or equipment in order to try to cope with her distressing new condition.
There are some types of work which may now be inaccessible for a variety of reasons and this may cause her both emotional distress as well as significant financial losses.
The cocktail of consequences can be pretty damaging.
Claiming compensation for the impact of maternity negligence
Where this appalling outcome is due to failings on the part of medical professionals who attended the birth of the woman's baby, it may be appropriate to make a claim for compensation which would address these problems and the associated financial losses.
All women who give birth through the vagina should undergo a thorough examination following the birth of their baby to ensure that no damage has occurred to the anal sphincter, the muscles around the anus. If this examination does not take place or if the professional who carries out the examination fails to diagnose a severe birth tear where one has occurred, the new mother may suffer severe bowel problems for the rest of her life.
In some circumstances, fitting a stoma is the only solution to the woman's bowel problems.
Whilst a successful compensation can never undo the damage which has been done, it can help the woman affected by this difficult situation to cope with these challenges.
Speak to a specialist solicitor
Compensation claims for medical negligence require the input of a specialist solicitor to ensure adherence to legal deadlines and procedures as well as providing access to the best medical experts who will analyse the quality of your medical care.
Glynns is a dedicated medical negligence legal practice with a wealth of experience in birth tear claims.
Contact us today to talk to a solicitor, free of charge, about the possibility of making a claim.
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