An unrepaired 4th degree tear can cause extreme distress and loss of income. A compensation claim might help the woman affected to cope with the physical, psychological and financial problems it … [Read more...]
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Can I Claim Compensation for a 4th Degree Tear?
4th degree tears are the most severe forms of perineal injury experienced by women during vaginal childbirth. Their mismanagement by medical practitioners can lead to significant compensation … [Read more...]
4th Degree Tear Symptoms
Untreated 4th degree tears can deprive a woman of her ability to work, socialise and bring up her baby as she may have wanted. It can impact severely on her relationships and her self-confidence and … [Read more...]
Midwife Missed My Tear
The moments after birth can be busy and confusing and the severity of a perineal tear can be missed. For the new mother, this can have catastrophic outcomes. What are perineal tears? Perineal tears … [Read more...]
4th Degree Tear Fistula
Women report feeling dirty and ashamed when they develop a fistula following a childbirth injury. Some continue to suffer for years when their problem is not recognised. What is a fistula? If a … [Read more...]
My 4th Degree Tear Was Badly Repaired
Are you still experiencing problems after a 4th degree tear? It might that the injury was badly repaired. If medical practitioners confirm that this is the case, you could be entitled to pursue a … [Read more...]
My 4th Degree Tear Was Missed
Was your 4th degree tear missed by a midwife or doctor? It should have been diagnosed soon after you gave birth and a repair carried out immediately. If you did not receive this standard of care, … [Read more...]
Obstetric Perineal Trauma
Obstetric perineal trauma is common when giving birth vaginally. For the best outcome, the tear needs to be diagnosed and repaired at the time of injury. If there is a failure to provide this standard … [Read more...]
Will I Be Incontinent After 4th Degree Tear?
A 4th degree tear is an injury sustained during vaginal childbirth. It involves the perineum and the anal sphincter complex. Anal sphincter injury The anal sphincter complex is responsible for … [Read more...]
Compensation for Birth Tear Bath Solicitor
To discuss claiming compensation for a perineal tear sustained while giving birth, please get in touch with us at Glynns Solicitors. We have a dedicated team of clinical negligence lawyers with … [Read more...]
Delayed Repair of 4th Degree Tear
If there was a delay in repairing your fourth degree tear because of medical error, you could be entitled to pursue a claim for compensation. Contact us for more information. Repair of a 4th degree … [Read more...]
4th Degree Tear Poorly Repaired
If you have a 4th degree tear but are continuing to suffer with faecal urgency or incontinence, it is possible that your repair was inadequate. If the standard of surgical treatment is found to be … [Read more...]
Classification of Perineal Tears
In this article we explore the classification of perineal tears, explaining what it means to have a first, second, third or fourth degree tear. What is a perineal tear? A perineal tear is an injury … [Read more...]
Tear From Vagina To Anus
A perineal tear that extends from the vagina to the anus is called a fourth degree tear. It is the most severe type of perineal injury that can be sustained during childbirth. Fourth degree tear A … [Read more...]
Claim Against Bristol Maternity Hospital
If a Bristol maternity hospital failed to diagnose and treat your severe perineal tear, you could be eligible to pursue a claim for compensation. Please contact us for more information. We are a team … [Read more...]