OASI Errors and Claiming Compensation for Maternity Negligence
If you have been told that you have suffered an OASI which was not diagnosed at the time of your baby’s birth, you may be entitled to claim compensation.
OASI risks
Obstetric anal sphincter injuries are also referred to as 3rd or 4th degree tars. They are severe perineal tars which occasionally occur during vaginal childbirth and which, if undiagnosed or unrepaired, can leave the new mother with permanent bowel problems.
These shocking injuries are a known risk of vaginal childbirth. They are a particular risk for certain women including those who are giving birth for the first time and those who require an instrumental delivery with either forceps or a ventouse.
The known risk and the severity of the possible symptoms should ensure that every women who gives birth in this way receives scrupulous maternity care to check that she has not suffered such a damaging injury.
Indeed, it is recommended by the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, as well as the OASI Care Bundle, that every women who has given birth through the vagina should undergo a thorough examination including a digital rectal examination of the anal sphincter.
Maternity negligence and anal sphincter damage
The maternity professionals who attended the birth of a baby may be regarded as having provided substandard care if their actions or failures to act resulted in a severe birth tear being either misdiagnosed, undiagnosed or unrepaired.
A failure to carry out an examination may be regarded as negligent. A failure to recognise or identify severe damage may also be regarded as negligent.
If such a situation has left you struggling with distressing and debilitating bowel problems, it may be possible to make a claim for compensation for the consequences.
Speak to a legal specialist.
Claiming compensation
A successful compensation claim can help you to address the problems which the negligent maternity care has caused.
If you are struggling to work because of your symptoms, your loss of earnings would be included in a claim insofar as they have been caused by the impact of the negligence.
If you require specialist treatment or equipment, the associated costs would be included in your claim if your needs are a result of negligent care.
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