We recently helped our client, Shannon to secure a
settlement of £350,000 following negligent medical treatment after
the birth of her first child.
The injury itself was not caused by negligence but the failure
to recognise, investigate and treat was key.
Shannon suffered a third degree anal tear during labour.
The anal tear meant substandard care by the Obstetrician at the
hospital.
Shannon was left incontinent of faeces and wind for over 3 years
before her condition was finally diagnosed and repair surgery was
carried out.
Our expert evidence confirmed that with early recognition the
tear would have been easily repaired. Instead Shannon suffered pain
and embarrassment and found it extremely difficult to pursue her
career as a make up artist.
Settlement was reached 2 months before trial and the money will
attempt to compensate Shannon for the pain and suffering she
endured, her loss of income both past and future and the care that
she needed, both for herself and for her young son.
The award also gave Shannon the opportunity to undergo a private
caesarean section for the birth of her second child.
For further information or if you have a birth
injury claim please call Rose-Anna
Lidiard on 020 7861 4864 or email
rose-anna.lidiard@ffw.com.
You can discuss your birth
injury claim with any member of our
medical negligence team on
freephone 0800 358 3848, email personalinjury@ffw.com or
complete our short enquiry
form.