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If you’ve experienced a mild or severe perineal tear during childbirth and didn’t receive proper care or follow-up, you may be entitled to compensation. These injuries aren’t just medical complications; they often come with long-term physical, emotional, and financial consequences.
Has a Childbirth Tear Affected Your Life?
Women commonly report pelvic pain, incontinence, difficulties returning to work, and ongoing psychological distress. In some cases, corrective surgery becomes necessary. If the injury was due to poor care or a delay in treatment, you may have legal grounds to claim.
What Is a Childbirth Tear Claim?
A childbirth tear claim is a legal process used to seek compensation when injuries during childbirth are mismanaged or ignored. This typically includes:
- Failure to diagnose or treat 3rd or 4th degree tears
- Poorly handled episiotomies
- Delayed surgical repair
- Lack of informed consent for interventions
- Mismanagement during instrumental delivery (forceps or vacuum)
These aren’t minor complications; they can lead to lifelong issues if not appropriately addressed. If your care team failed you at a critical time, you may be entitled to make a claim.
Types of Tears and When You Can Claim
|
Type of Tear |
Description |
Claim Eligibility |
|
1st Degree |
Minor tear to skin |
Rarely claimable |
|
2nd Degree |
Tear into the muscle |
Sometimes, if poorly repaired |
|
3rd Degree |
Tear extends to the anal sphincter |
Often eligible |
|
4th Degree |
Tear through the rectum |
Frequently claimable |
Claims typically succeed when there is evidence of negligence, such as delayed diagnosis, poor stitching, or no postnatal follow-up. We help assess your situation thoroughly before moving forward.
Why Choose Birth Injury Claims for Support?
Our specialist national network of solicitors has expertise with specific experience in birth injury law. Our team takes a personal, professional approach to every case.
What makes us different:
- Dedicated childbirth tear specialists
- No win, no fee options available
- Nationwide support with local solicitors
- Clear, regular updates with no legal jargon
- Experienced in both court and out-of-court settlements
From the moment you contact us, we’ll guide you step by step; no pressure, no confusion, just straightforward advice and reliable support.
How the Claims Process Works
Our claims process is simple and supportive. It begins with a free consultation, where we listen to your experience and determine whether a claim is likely to succeed.
If you wish to move forward:
- We gather your medical records
- Consult independent experts
- Begin the claim process
- Seek to settle without going to court, wherever possible
We understand this may be an emotional process, which is why our team is here to handle the legal details, so you can focus on healing and moving forward.
What Can Compensation Cover for a Birth Tear Injury ?
Compensation is designed to reflect the true impact of your injury. It can include the likes of:
- Medical costs (including surgery, physiotherapy, or medication)
- Psychological support (e.g. counselling or trauma therapy)
- Travel expenses for treatment
- Loss of earnings or reduced work capacity
- Pain, suffering, and loss of enjoyment of life
Our solicitors work to ensure every relevant cost is considered, so you’re not left covering the consequences of someone else’s mistake.
Take the First Step Today
You usually have three years from the date of injury to start a claim, but the earlier you speak with us, the better we can support you.
We offer a free, confidential consultation with no obligation to proceed. Whether you’re ready to make a claim or simply want to understand your rights, we’re here to help.
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We guide you through every stage - from consultation to compensation and care - with comfort, clarity, and expert attention at every step.