If your 3rd or 4th degree tear was missed by medical practitioners, causing you to develop ongoing problems, you may be able to pursue a claim for compensation. But you might be wondering why you … [Read more...]
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Bristol Hospital Did Not Stitch My Tear
Did a Bristol hospital fail to stitch your perineal tear after birth? If so please get in touch with us at Glynns Solicitors. We specialise in perineal tear claims and can suggest whether you could be … [Read more...]
Repair Technique for 3rd Degree Tears
A 3rd degree tear must be treated in theatre by an experienced surgeon. The appropriate technique must also be used to ensure success. If your 3rd degree tear was repaired inadequately, resulting … [Read more...]
Fourth Degree Tear Poorly Repaired
If your fourth degree tear was inadequately repaired, causing you to develop faecal incontinence, you need to talk to a solicitor about the options available to you. A substandard repair may amount … [Read more...]
My Tear Was Not Stitched After Giving Birth
If your tear was not stitched after you gave birth because doctors/midwives failed to diagnose the injury, you could be entitled to claim compensation. For more information, you need to talk to a … [Read more...]
Immediate Repair of 4th Degree Tears
A 4th degree tear must be diagnosed and repaired immediately after the birth. A failure to do so will amount to a substandard level of care. Repairing perineal injuries If a perineal injury is … [Read more...]
Repairing a Fourth Degree Tear
If your fourth degree tear was not diagnosed and repaired after you gave birth, you could be entitled to claim compensation for medical negligence. Contact us today for more information. Assessment … [Read more...]
Rectovaginal Fistula After Fourth Degree Tear
If you develop a rectovaginal fistula after childbirth, have you been the innocent victim of medical error? What is a rectovaginal fistula? A rectovaginal fistula is when a channel develops between … [Read more...]
How Common Are Fourth Degree Tears?
While fourth degree tears are not common in the UK, they can affect women giving birth by way of vaginal delivery. Who will get a fourth degree tear? A fourth degree tear is when the perineum, anal … [Read more...]
3rd and 4th Degree Tears
Third and fourth degree tears are types of perineal injury that can be sustained by a woman while giving birth. Perineal tears Not all women will experience a perineal tear while giving birth. Of … [Read more...]
Delayed Treatment of a Fourth Degree Tear
A fourth degree tear should be diagnosed and treated shortly after the injury occurs. Sadly, this level of care is not always achieved – normally because medical practitioners fail to make an … [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...]
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...]
Can I Claim Compensation for a Tear Suffered During Birth?
If you have sustained a perineal tear while giving birth to your child, are you entitled to claim compensation for the damages you have incurred? Can I claim for a birth injury? Perineal tears can … [Read more...]
Suing the NHS
If substandard medical care causes you to suffer wrongful injury, you will be entitled to sue the GP or hospital at fault. To find out more, you need to speak to a medical negligence (or clinical … [Read more...]