Can I Make a Compensation Claim for an OASI?
If your OASI was not accurately diagnosed, or not diagnosed at all, and you have been left with distressing bowel problems, the short answer is that you will probably be able to make a claim.
OASI negligence
An OASI is a severe tear to the perineum and anal muscles during vaginal childbirth. Thankfully, it does not happen in all cases. It only affects a minority of women but, without prompt diagnosis and surgical repair, the ongoing symptoms and impact on a woman's life can be pretty devastating.
First time mothers and women who have undergone an instrumental delivery are at greatest risk of these appalling injuries but all women who have given birth through the vagina should be given a thorough examination following the birth of their baby.
This should include an examination of the anal sphincter with a digital rectal examination. If this does not occur and if diagnosis is not made, there will be no delivery. Such a situation could justify a claim for compensation.
What does compensation cover?
A successful compensation claim addresses the financial losses and costs caused by the impact of the negligent medical care as well as recognising the patient's pain and suffering.
For example, if a new mother finds it impossible to return to work due to the severity of her bowel problems, her lost earnings would be included in her claim. Likewise if she can only work limited hours due to her symptoms or has to accept a lower paid job than her former employment, the lost income could be included in her claim.
If she requires specialist equipment or treatment in order to try to improve her symptoms or manage her symptoms, the costs of that could be incorporated into the claim.
How to make a claim
If you are thinking of making a claim, you need to talk to a specialist solicitor. A medical negligence legal specialist will be able to obtain copies of your medi8cal records and employ the best medical experts who will analyse the quality of your maternity care.
If you have been the victim of negligence, an experienced solicitor will be able to make a thorough assessment of the impact on your quality of life and your associated financial losses.
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Glynns Solicitors are specialists in medical negligence law. Our team of experienced lawyers can offer a wealth of understanding of these distressing and devastating injuries and have extensive expertise in pursuing these complex claims.
Contact us today to talk to a solicitor, free of charge, about the possibility of making a claim.
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