Settlement following negligent delayed diagnosis of her fistula which was an unfortunate complication of her episiotomy.

Orla Kelly and Angela O’Donovan in the Medical Negligence Department recently acted on behalf of a lovely lady who required an episiotomy following childbirth (as many do) but unfortunately developed an anal fistula thereafter.  This was a rare but recognised complication and the Obstetric team at a hospital in the Midlands failed to recognise her symptoms and failed to refer her to a colorectal surgeon for treatment despite multiple hospital attendances with her persistent, and debilitating symptoms.

This delay had devastating consequences for the Plaintiff in terms of her physical and mental health.  It affected her family and working life.

Comprehensive expert reports were commissioned supporting the case regarding liability and documenting her various injuries and the impact of same.

Proceedings were issued and served in April 2024. The Defendants fought liability but the case settled at Mediation a couple of months before the scheduled trial date.

In addition, we also brought a case for her spouse for Loss of Consortium and this also settled out of court on the morning of the trial in January 2025.

Thankfully we achieved a sum that the clients were happy with, which compensated them for their losses both past and future and will enable them avail of necessary medical treatment and therapies going forward.

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