Birth Tear Repair Failings and How to Claim Compensation
A failed repair of a severe birth tear can leave a new mother with debilitating and miserable bowel problems. Talk to a medical negligence solicitor about making a claim for compensation.
Birth tear repair failings
Most of our clients who are pursuing a claim related to a severe birth tear have suffered a failure of examination or diagnosis. Occasionally, however, it is the quality of the repair which is at fault and, despite a diagnosis, the new mother is still left with disabling bowel symptoms.
A severe birth tear, otherwise referred to as a 3rd or 4th degree tear, needs to be repaired in an operating theatre by an experienced surgeon. It is essential that the correct materials and techniques are used according to the location and nature of the tear to ensure a full and effective repair.
If the repair breaks down because the quality of the work is inappropriate or inadequate, the new mother may still struggle with loss of control of both wind and faeces. An extremely distressing outcome, especially when she is trying to cope with the demands of a new baby.
How to pursue a claim
If you are struggling with disabling bowel symptoms following the birth of your baby, talk to a specialist medical negligence solicitor to initiate an investigation into the quality of your maternity care.
Your solicitor will obtain copies of your medical records and engage the services of the best medical experts who will analyse the quality of your care.
If it is found that you are struggling with symptoms because of a substandard repair of your birth tear, it may be possible to claim compensation for the impact of this negligence.
A successful claim could include your loss of earnings if you are finding it difficult to work because of your symptoms as well as taking account of any additional costs you are experiencing in your battle to cope with your symptoms.
Free legal advice
Glynns Solicitors are specialists in medical negligence law with many years' experience in supporting women who are struggling with appalling bowel symptoms and wish to pursue a claim.
Contact us today to talk to a sympathetic solicitor who will understand the difficulty of your position. We offer a free initial consultation to discuss your situation and the possibility of making a claim for compensation.
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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