Did you or a member of your family suffer complications following a hernia mesh procedure? If so, you might have grounds to pursue a claim against the mesh manufacturer. You could sue, and you could also be eligible to recover monetary compensation for the harm associated with the mesh. If you are interested in learning more about your right to sue, you should seek legal assistance as soon as possible.
How do I find a lawyer who will take my hernia mesh case? Whether you are in Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, or Wyoming, you need to have access to the appropriate lawyer. You will need to contact an attorney experienced in hernial mesh lawsuits.
At Normandie Law Firm, our hernial mesh lawsuit attorneys are ready to evaluate your claim and provide you with the guidance that you need to reach a successful claim outcome. Our lawyers have successfully handled countless injury claims, helping claimants recover the compensation that they are owed. If you are ready to discuss your claim with our lawyers, contact our firm today.
What is Hernia Mesh?
Hernia mesh (also known as surgical mesh) is a type of medical device designed to support damaged tissue around hernias during the healing process. Medical professionals place the hernia mesh across the area that surrounds the hernia; they attach it with stitches, glue, or staples. The mesh is porous; therefore, it allows tissue to grow into the device. It allows for a lower recovery time and significantly reduces the risk of the hernia recurring (because of the added support).
Complications Associated with Hernia Mesh
Unfortunately, there are a number of complications associated with hernia mesh. Some of the most common complications are listed below:
- Adhesion
- Bowel obstruction
- Hernia recurrence
- Infection
- Organ perforation
- Pain
- Shrinking or migrating in the body
Countless people have experienced these complications; therefore, there have been a number hernia mesh lawsuits. These lawsuits are typically associated with mesh that has been recalled.
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Hernia Mesh Recalls and Lawsuits
Which hernia mesh was recalled? Over the years, a number of different brands of mesh have been recalled. The recalled brands include the following:
- Bard Davol recalled 31,000 of their mesh units (in 2005)
- Ethicon recalled 18,000 of their mesh units (in 2005)
- Bard Davol recalled 16,000 of their mesh units (in 2007)
- Atrium Medical recalled 145,000 of their mesh units (in 2013)
Overall, between 2005 and 2024, more than 200,000 units of hernia mesh have been recalled. There was even a market withdrawal without a recall – that shows the seriousness of the situation. These recalls have led to a number of lawsuits. What are hernia mesh lawsuits? Hernia mesh lawsuits are pursued when patients have been harmed by hernia mesh (that is, when they suffer any of the complications listed above).
Did you suffer complications associated with your hernia mesh? If so, you could pursue a claim. It is possible that you will be eligible to participate in a class action lawsuit. If you would like to learn how to join a class action for hernia mesh, you should seek legal assistance immediately. Your lawyer will be able to help you – in general, affected parties do not have to do anything to join the lawsuit, as they are opt-out lawsuits (all parties are included in the lawsuit unless they opt-out). For more information about participating in a class action lawsuit, you should simply seek legal assistance.
The Symptoms of Hernia Mesh Rejection
There are many symptoms associated with hernia mesh rejection, most of which can be easily confused for other less-severe conditions. What are the symptoms of hernia mesh rejection? The most common symptoms associated with hernia mesh rejection include the following:
- Nausea
- Redness/inflammation (near the site of the incision)
- Chronic pain
- Fever and chills (and other flu-like symptoms)
- Irritable bowel syndrome
- Abdominal pain (which can be debilitating)
- Fatigue
Can You Sue?
Do you have the right to sue for the harm that you or a member of your family suffered due to hernia mesh? If the harm resulting with the hernia mesh can be directly associated with defective design or defective manufacturing of the mesh, you might have grounds to sue. In this case, you could sue based on product liability – all companies owe their consumers a duty of care, a duty to ensure that their products are completely safe (that is, that they are free of hazards or defects). When companies breach their duty of care, they are putting innocent people at risk of suffering harm. If your harm can be directly associated with the defective hernia mesh, the company that manufactured the mesh could be held accountable. This means that you could sue for the harm resulting from the mesh. Which lawyer will be the best for the hernia mesh lawsuit in California You will need to discuss your claim with a product liability lawyer.
What Should You Do?
If you or a member of your family suffered harm associated with hernia mesh, there are a number of things that you should do to prepare to pursue a claim. Consider some of the recommendations listed below:
- Take photos of any of visible harm
- Seek medical attention as soon as possible
- If necessary, seek multiple opinions
- Gather all the medical records related to the mesh complications
- Gather all records associated with any lost income due to the harm that you suffered
- Seek legal assistance with an experienced hernia mesh lawsuit immediately
If you would like to learn more about the specific steps that you should take to prepare to pursue a claim for the harm that you or a member of your family suffered, simply contact our firm to discuss your current situation with our experts. Our lawyers will guide you every step of the way.
Can You Recover Compensation?
Based on the details surrounding your specific situation, you might be eligible to recover monetary compensation for the harm that you or a member of your family suffered. What could you be eligible to receive? Based on the details surrounding your claim, you could recover compensation for some of the following:
- Medical costs
- Pain and suffering
- Funeral and burial costs
- Loss of consortium
- Punitive damages
- Legal fees
How much compensation could you be eligible to receive if your claim is successful? The specific type and amount of compensation that you could be eligible to receive will always be based on the details surrounding your claim; therefore, you should discuss your claim immediately with an experienced attorney. What is the value of my hernia mesh lawsuit? As explained above, the value of your claim will be based on the details surrounding the claim; however, it does not hurt to review past settlements. In 2011, for example, Bard paid $184 million to resolve hernia mesh lawsuits; this is the settlement amount for a class action lawsuit, so what you individual claimants receive was significantly lower. To learn more about the potential value of your claim, contact our firm today.
File Your Claim on Time
What is the timeline to file my hernia mesh case? Is it too late to file a hernia mesh case? Your case is subject to a statute of limitations; a statute of limitations determines the specific length of time that claimants have to pursue their claims. If claimants do not pursue their claims on time, they could lose their right to pursue a claim. How long do you have to pursue your claim? In the state of California, product liability claims are generally subject to two-year statute of limitations. However, exceptions could apply. If you are interested in learning more about the specific length of time that you have to pursue your hernia mesh lawsuit, contact the experts at our firm today.
Contact Our Firm Today
Did you suffer harm after a hernia mesh procedure that went wrong? If so, you might have grounds to pursue a claim – more specifically, you might have grounds to file a medical malpractice lawsuit or a product liability lawsuit. If you would like to learn more about your right to pursue a hernia mesh lawsuit, do not hesitate to seek legal assistance with the experts at our firm as soon as possible. Normandie Law Firm is a personal injury law firm with many years of experience handling all sorts of injury claims. Our lawyers are ready to evaluate your claim and provide you with the guidance that you need to pursue your claim against the negligent doctor or hospital that contributed to the harm that you suffered. Would you like to discuss your claim with the hernia mesh lawyers at our firm? Contact our firm today.
At Normandie Law Firm, our lawyers are dedicated to providing you with the guidance that you need reach a successful claim outcome. We are committed to remaining accessible to all affected parties; therefore, we offer free legal services. More specifically, our firm offers free legal services – including free consultations and free second opinions. During our free consultations and free second opinions, our lawyers will be available to answer all your questions and address all your concerns. Whether you are interested in starting or continuing your claim, you can trust that our lawyers will provide you with all the information that you need to reach a successful claim outcome. If you are ready to benefit from our free legal services, contact our firm today and request to speak with our lawyers.
Our firm offers a Zero-Fee guarantee, which ensures that our clients will not be required to pay upfront legal fees for any of our legal services. Additionally, our firm is strictly based on contingency; therefore, our clients will not be required to pay any legal expenses until after reaching a successful claim outcome. If you do not win, you will not be responsible for paying any legal expenses.
Are you ready to discuss your hernia mesh claim with the experts at our firm? If so, contact our firm at your earliest convenience.
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