Horrific injuries during labour

A woman is suing a hospital for ‘horrific personal injuries’ suffered during labour. The young woman claims she suffered a fourth degree tear caused by the incorrect use of forceps by doctors during the delivery of her child. She claims the injury was initially ignored, but she was forced to go back into hospital two days later. She now has long-term medical problems as a result, and has been referred to a specialist. The Trust has apologised, but her lawyer said they were pursuing a medical negligence claim against the trust, a full explanation for what went wrong, and compensation for pain and suffering.