Fourth Degree Tear Negligence and a Financial Losses Claim
A fourth degree tear is the most severe form of childbirth anal sphincter tear and can lead to significant financial loses. Speak to a legal specialist if you are struggling with this disabling injury.
The damage and consequences of a 4th degree tear
A 4th degree tear sustained during vaginal childbirth cuts through the perineum, both external and internal sphincter and into the lining of the anal canal.
It causes the new mother to experience urgency and incontinence of both wind and faeces.
Unfortunately, it can also lead to the development of a fistula between the anus and the vagina, causing further distressing and debilitating symptoms. Occasionally, it may be necessary for the new mother to be fitted with a stoma in order to facilitate bowel function.
Not surprisingly, this appalling catalogue of symptoms can wreak havoc in the life of a young woman and her family.
The symptoms and distress caused by a 4th degree tear can make it difficult to work, particularly in some specific fields of employment such as hospitality and healthcare. Some women find it difficult even to leave the home due to the need to manage their bowel problems.
Maternity negligence and making a claim
Fourth degree tears are a known risk of vaginal childbirth and scrupulous medical care is essential to ensure that any injury to the anal sphincter is identified, accurately diagnosed and competently and comprehensively repaired.
Failing to carry out any of these crucial aspects of care may be regarded as negligent and may justify a claim for compensation for the pain, suffering and financial losses of the new mother.
Those losses might include a loss of earnings, which can be considerable, as well as the costs of treatment, equipment and support which has been necessitated by the impact of the negligent care.
If you are struggling with the shocking symptoms of a 4th degree tear and suspect that you have been the victim of negligent maternity care, it is essential that you speak to a medical negligence solicitor who will be able to obtain copies of your medical records and investigate the quality of your care.
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Glynns Solicitors is a dedicated medical negligence legal practice with a team of experienced lawyers and extensive expertise in birth tear claims. We have a wealth of understanding of these debilitating injuries and you can be assured that we will deal with your case with sensitivity.
Contact us today to talk to a solicitor, free of charge, about the possibility of making a claim.
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