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...]
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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...]
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...]
Midwife Does Not Diagnose Perineal Tear
Midwives cannot repair third and fourth degree tears but they should be able to diagnose them. If a midwife fails to identify such an injury meaning it remains unrepaired, there will be grounds for a … [Read more...]
Missed Perineal Tears
If your perineal tear was not diagnosed and treated shortly after giving birth, you could be entitled to make a missed tear claim. For more information you need to talk to a solicitor without … [Read more...]
Are Perineal Tears Negligent?
If you have sustained a perineal tear during childbirth, have you been the victim of medical negligence? In this article we explore negligent tears in more detail, helping you understand whether you … [Read more...]
3rd Degree Unrepaired Perineal Symptoms
If a third degree tear is left unrepaired, a number of symptoms will soon arise. In this article we explore the symptoms of an unrepaired perineal tear. 3rd degree tears A third degree tear is a … [Read more...]
Under Diagnosed Perineal Tears
If you were diagnosed with a first or second degree tear, but later discovered you actually had a third or fourth degree tear, you could be entitled to pursue a claim for compensation. Diagnosing … [Read more...]
Types of Third Degree Tear
Third degree tears are categorised according to 3a, 3b and 3c tears. In this article we look at the different types of third degree tear in more detail. Perineal tears during childbirth A third … [Read more...]
Why Was My Tear Left Unrepaired?
If your third or fourth degree tear was left unrepaired, you will understandably want to know why you were not given the treatment you needed, and whether there is anything you can do about … [Read more...]
Digital Rectal Examinations After Birth
After a woman has given birth, she must be examined to check whether or not she has sustained a tear. This must include a digital rectal examination. Why is an examination needed? During a vaginal … [Read more...]
Wrongly Diagnosed Perineal Tears
If you were diagnosed with a first or second degree tear, but you actually had a third or fourth degree tear, you could be entitled to claim compensation for the pain and suffering this has caused … [Read more...]
Complications of an Unrepaired Perineal Tear
If a perineal tear sustained during childbirth is not repaired, a woman will go on to develop complications. Subsequent treatment can be given, although this might not be entirely … [Read more...]
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