3rd Degree Tears and Maternity Negligence
Speak to specialist medical negligence solicitor if you think that you may have been the victim of negligent maternity care of a 3rd degree tear.
3rd degree tear negligence
If you have suffered a 3rd degree tear and are trying to cope with the appalling symptoms associated with these injuries, it is important to understand that this is not a normal situation and that, if you have not received acceptable and effective maternity care, you may be entitled to claim compensation.
Compensation for negligence in relation to 3rd degree childbirth tears can help you to cope with the shocking impact of these severe injuries. A 3rd degree tear will affect your ability to control the passing of wind and faeces, leaving you struggling with distressing and disabling problems.
For a new mother to be discharged from hospital with an unrepaired 3rd degree tear is not an acceptable standard of care.
These shocking injuries can cause permanent and debilitating symptoms, as well as considerable emotional distress, and every care should be taken by the relevant medical staff to ensure that any such injury is diagnosed shortly after the birth of the baby, and repaired in an operating theatre by an experienced and competent surgeon.
Claiming compensation for negligence
If this does not happen, you may be able to claim compensation which will help you to cope with your situation and the impact of the symptoms which you are experiencing.
The following failings in maternity care may be regarded as negligent and, if they result in you suffering on-going problems, they may justify a claim for compensation.
- Failing to carry out a thorough examination of the new mother shortly after the birth of her baby, including a digital rectal examination
- Failing to identify that an injury has occurred to the anal sphincter
- Misdiagnosis of an injury to the anal sphincter, such as only identifying a part of the tear
- Failing to achieve a full and effective repair of a 3rd degree tear
If you suspect that failings such as the above may have left you with significant bowel symptoms, contact a specialist solicitor who will carry out an investigation into the quality of your care.
Specialist legal advice.
Contact Glynns Solicitors to talk to a solicitor, free of charge, about the possibility of making a claim.
We are a dedicated medical negligence legal practice with extensive experience in supporting women who have suffered from these appalling injuries.
This means that we can offer No Win No Fee medical negligence funding which we will discuss with you during your free initial telephone discussion.
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