If a substandard level of care was provided while you were giving birth, and this has caused you to suffer unnecessary harm, you will be entitled to pursue a birth injury claim. There are different types of birth injury claim; here we explore some of the most common.
Different types of birth injury claim
The reasons for which a birth injury claim may arise are many and varied. In each case, the standard of care provided fell to an unacceptable level, causing a patient to suffer injury.
Some of the most common types of birth injury claim include:-
- Missed third degree tears – third degree tears that are not diagnosed and repaired at the time
- Missed fourth degree tears – fourth degree tears that are not diagnosed and repaired at the time
- ‘Under-diagnosed’ tears – serious perineal tears that are wrongly diagnosed as more minor tears
- Poorly repaired tears – tears that are diagnosed but are poorly repaired
- Negligent episiotomies – an episiotomy that is performed with blunt scissors and/or the cut is made straight downwards (rather than diagonally)
- Negligent C-sections – where the operation is performed poorly, for example the internal organs are wrongfully harmed
- Infection after C-section – where prophylactic antibiotics were not administered before a C-section and a severe infection developed
Can I claim for a birth injury?
If you believe you suffered harm because of substandard medical care while giving birth to your child, please get in touch with us today. The above list is not exhaustive and there are many incidents in which a birth injury claim may arise.
When you contact us, we will be able to suggest whether or not you have been the victim of medical negligence. If so, we can help you pursue a claim against the NHS Trust responsible, obtaining the compensation you deserve.
Are there any time limits?
It is best not to delay when seeking advice from a solicitor as medical negligence claims must be made within three years. Ordinarily this will begin from the date the negligence occurred. For example, if your bladder was cut during a C-section, you will have three years beginning from the date of the procedure.
Alternatively it may be possible to rely on a later date of knowledge. For example, if you were diagnosed with a fourth degree tear a whole year after giving birth, the three years may begin from the date a diagnosis was made.
To discuss a compensation claim further, please get in touch with us today.
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