The Shock of a Third Degree Tear and When to Claim Compensation
Even though a third degree tear is a risk of vaginal childbirth, it is still a pretty shocking outcome. This injury to the anal muscles requires prompt diagnosis and repair, without which the new mother may suffer a lifetime of incontinence.
Care of a third degree tear
Sometimes, during the delivery of a baby through the vagina, a tear can commence which spreads right across the perineum and into the muscles around the anus. These muscles control the passing of wind and faeces and so their function and integrity are crucial to a woman's bowel movements, self-confidence and quality of life.
Appropriate medical care requires a prompt and accurate diagnosis. This itself requires that the new mother is given a thorough examination shortly after the birth of her baby, which includes a digital rectal examination. If a third or fourth degree is diagnosed, it is essential that a comprehensive and effective surgical repair is carried out promptly to ensure that bowel symptoms do not develop.
Negligent medical care of a third degree tear
Negligence in the care of a severe birth tear may justify a claim for compensation.
- A failure to carry out an examination
- A failure to identify an injury to the anal sphincter
- A misdiagnosis of an injury to the anal sphincter such as diagnosing a 3c tear as a lesser 3a tear
- A failure to achieve an effective repair
If negligence such as the above leaves a woman struggling to come to terms with significant bowel problems, it can affect almost every aspect of her life, including her ability to work and even her ability to leave the house, care for her baby and carry out numerous everyday tasks. The fear of suffering a bowel 'accident' can be overwhelming.
Making a claim for compensation
If a third degree tear, which has received negligent care, is causing a woman to struggle with a range of difficulties and financial problems, a successful compensation claim can make a considerable difference to her quality of life, ability to manage her finances and her emotional equilibrium.
Included in a successful claim would be any loss of earnings, both past and future, as well as the costs of any equipment, care and treatment necessary to manage symptoms.
Free advice from a legal specialist
Glynns Solicitors is a dedicated medical negligence legal practice with a team of specialist lawyers and a history of success in severe birth tear claims.
Contact us today to talk to a sympathetic solicitor, free of charge, about the possibility of making a claim for compensation for negligent birth tear care.
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