Third Degree Tears: How to Claim Compensation
If you suffered a third degree tear during the vaginal birth of your baby and are still suffering from bowel symptoms, it may be that you have an unrepaired tear or that your tear was more extensive than at first diagnosed. It may also be appropriate to make a claim for compensation.
When is a third degree tear negligent?
Third and fourth degree tears are a risk of vaginal childbirth, especially if you have undergone an instrumental delivery or are giving birth for the first time.
They can cause appalling and long-term bowel problems. It is crucial, therefore, that they receive prompt, accurate and effective medical care. However, a failure of care does occasionally occur, leaving a new mother to face a lifetime of leakage, urgency and incontinence which can compromise her quality of life, impact on her ability to bring up her baby and restrict her capacity to work.
The following medical failings may be regarded as negligent:
- A failure to examine a new mother following vaginal childbirth, including a failure to carry out a digital rectal examination for anal damage
- A failure to identify damage to the anal sphincter
- A misdiagnosis of damage to the anal sphincter
- A failure to carry out an effective repair
If a woman suffers on-going bowel symptoms due to negligent medical care, such as the above, it may be possible to make a claim for compensation.
How to claim compensation
If you have been the victim of negligent maternity care, contact a legal specialist. They will be able to access your medical records and assess the quality of your care. The will advise as to whether or not you have been the victim of negligence and, if so, negotiate a settlement with the Defendant on your behalf.
An assessment of your claim will take account of the ways in which the negligence has affected you. If your bowel difficulties mean that you are struggling to work and are suffering a loss of income as a result, this financial impact would be incorporated into your claim.
Glynns Solicitors
Here at Glynns we have a long-standing history of successful high-value claims. With a wealth of experience of severe perineal tear claims, we are well placed to give you the best advice regarding a possible claim.
If you are wondering whether you have been the victim of negligent medical care, contact us to talk to a specialist solicitor, free of charge.
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