As with all medical negligence claims, birth injury claims are subject to certain time limits. In this article we explore these times limits, explaining how long you have, the exceptions to the rule, … [Read more...]
Special Damages for Birth Injury Claims
If your birth injury claim is successful, you will be awarded a sum of compensation. This settlement will include any money you have lost as a result of the negligence. What are special … [Read more...]
What Does No Win No Fee Mean?
If you are going to make a 3rd or 4th degree tear claim, it is very likely that you will enter into a no win no fee agreement with your solicitor. But what does no win no fee actually mean? No win no … [Read more...]
Medical Expert Report For 3rd Degree Tear Claim
If you are pursuing a perineal tear claim, you will need to see an independent medical expert. In this article we explore why this is necessary and what to expect. Medical expert reports During the … [Read more...]
Relationship Breakdown After A Perineal Tear
A perineal tear can result in ongoing problems, both of a physical and emotional nature. This can have an adverse impact upon personal relationships, sometimes causing them to breakdown. Perineal … [Read more...]
Mismanaged Perineal Tear
If a perineal tear is not properly managed by healthcare staff, there may be grounds for a medical negligence claim. Medical management of a perineal tear There are very clear guidelines on the … [Read more...]
Is There A Valid Reason For A Missed Tear?
If your perineal tear was not diagnosed after the birth of your child, you will want to know why the mistake was made. Is there a valid reason why a perineal tear might be missed? Or is medical … [Read more...]
General Damages for a Third Degree Tear
If you third degree tear claim is successful, you will be awarded financial redress. Your settlement will be made up of general damages and special damages. In this article we explore general damages … [Read more...]
Examination Needed To Diagnose Third Degree Tear
An examination, including a rectal examination, is the only way to diagnose a third degree tear. If a diagnosis is not made because medical practitioners failed to carry out a thorough examination, … [Read more...]
Midline Episiotomies Not Practised in the UK
If you had a midline episiotomy while giving birth and this materially contributed towards you suffering a third degree tear, you could be entitled to claim compensation. This is because midline … [Read more...]
Repairing a third degree tear
If a third degree tear is not repaired to a good standard shortly after the birth, there may be a case of medical negligence. Contact a solicitor to find out more. How to repair a third degree … [Read more...]
Will I Regain Normal Function After A 3rd Degree Tear?
If you have sustained a third degree tear while giving birth, you will understandably be worried about whether or not you will regain normal function. Recovering from a third degree tear The … [Read more...]
Treating a Third Degree Tear
A third degree tear must be treated by way of surgical repair shortly after the delivery. A failure to do so will amount to medical negligence. How to treat a third degree tear A third degree tear … [Read more...]
How Much Does A Medical Negligence Claim Cost?
A medical negligence claim (otherwise known as a clinical negligence claim) can be pursued by anyone who has been wrongfully harmed by substandard medical care. Claims can relate to any area of … [Read more...]
Diagnosing a Fourth Degree Tear
A fourth degree tear is a serious perineal injury sustained during a vaginal delivery. It must be diagnosed shortly after the birth. How is a fourth degree tear diagnosed? A fourth degree tear … [Read more...]
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