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Indiana Hernia Mesh Lawyers

Hernia mesh is used in surgical procedures for hernia repair, chest wall reconstruction, and the treatment of surgical wounds. Certain models of hernia mesh are now facing increased scrutiny after patient complaints of serious health complications and side effects.

If you or a loved one suffered infection, an allergic reaction, surgical mesh failure, or internal organ damage after undergoing a procedure that used surgical mesh, you might be entitled to compensation. We have the knowledge and resources to take on defective medical device cases, and we’ll fight to get you what you deserve. Don’t wait—contact Stewart & Stewart now to get started. 

 

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Hernia Mesh Complications

Several hernia mesh models have been linked to serious side effects, including:

  • Allergic reactions
  • Mesh erosion or failure
  • Abdominal pain
  • Ulcers
  • Organ perforation
  • Bowel obstruction
  • Intestinal fistulas
  • Renal failure

These side effects can result in lasting pain, injury, and sky-high medical bills. If you or a loved one had a surgery involving the use of hernia mesh and suffered health complications, contact our firm today. We’re ready to help you get fair compensation for your injuries.

Hernia Mesh Products Linked to Injuries

A variety of mesh products are used to repair hernias, but reports suggest that certain types of mesh pose an increased risk of injury to patients. These models include:

  • Atrium C-Qur™
    Production of Atrium’s coated C-Qur mesh was permanently halted in 2015 after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued an injunction stopping the manufacture of the product.

  • Bard Ventralex™ ST
    Ventralex ST, a plastic polypropylene hernia mesh product by C.R. Bard, Inc., has been linked to severe allergic reactions and side effects. Unlike transvaginal mesh, which is made of the same substance, there are no FDA warnings about the use of Ventralex ST mesh for hernia repair.

  • Ethicon Physiomesh®
    Ethicon issued a voluntary recall of its Physiomesh hernia mesh after studies showed a higher than normal rate of hernia recurrence requiring surgery to correct.

Hernia Mesh Lawsuit Settlements

An alarming number of red flags have come up regarding hernia mesh. The result? Hernia mesh lawsuit settlements are being reported frequently.

Hernia devices that are connected to design defects have the potential to lead to revision surgeries. Needing to go back under the knife to correct something that was supposed to resolve the issue in the first place is taxing and frustrating—not to mention, potentially costly. Secondly, hernia mesh devices create life-threatening complications for some victims.

Serious health consequences and product failure needs to be addressed. If you are a victim of a faulty device, then you need to consider your options with hernia mesh lawyers. A lawsuit is your only way to pursue compensation for medical bills, lost time at work, and emotional damages related to your incident.

The signs of hernia mesh rejection are severe. You may experience one or more of these symptoms:

  • Severe abdominal pain
  • Scar-like tissue from adhesion
  • Infection
  • Bowel obstruction
  • Perforation of tissue
  • Migration of implant

Other victims of inadequate hernia mesh devices are taking steps to receive fair compensation. To date, the largest hernia mesh lawsuit settlement was $184 million, paid by C.R. Bard to settle 3,000 cases in 2011. There are thousands of additional pending hernia mesh lawsuits out there. Atrium, Ethicon, and Bard Davol currently all have lawsuits pending for their devices.

Hernia Mesh Lawyers—How to File a Lawsuit

There are currently three different ways in which victims of hernia mesh operations are going after the manufacturers of the devices:

  • Defective design
  • Manufacturing defects
  • Failure to warn

You have the legal right as a citizen of the United States to file a lawsuit due to defective design or manufacturing defects. It doesn’t matter whether or not the company was aware of the product defect.

Likewise, a manufacturing defect is related to when a manufacturer deviates from the original design and intended purpose. They may also alter the materials of the product in a way that changes its functionality. Deviations from an original design, particularly in the case of medical devices and products, can cause serious health problems and other issues.

This is why regulatory oversight is put in place to make sure that medical products and devices, especially ones used in a procedure to correct or address a problem, follow a design that is already approved by a government agency. If you suspect something different, you should speak to qualified hernia mesh lawyers capable of representing a case immediately.

Lastly, a failure to warn is another reason for a defective product or medical malpractice lawsuit. In the past, hernia mesh lawsuit settlements have been reached because of a failure to warn. Any manufacturer must warn patients, physicians, and the general public about the defects or risk of injury tied to one of its products.

Speaking with hernia mesh lawsuit lawyers is your first step in understanding the validity of your case and the appropriate course of action. Keep in mind that personal injury cases have statutes of limitations that enforce a timeline in which a lawsuit must be filed before the claim is invalid. Talking to a knowledgeable lawyer can help you understand the statute of limitations in your state. Seeking legal representation as soon as possible benefits you and offers the best chance of receiving fair compensation for medical bills, surgical operations, lost time at work, and emotional damages.

Help With Hernia Mesh Injury Lawsuits

If you are in pain or feeling frustrated because medical costs are piling up due to a hernia mesh device and procedure, it is time to seek justice. You deserve compensation for your expensive medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering. This does not mean that you’re receiving a handout—you are receiving what is fair and appropriate for your damages!

Many people want to go after those who have hurt or harmed them in the past but worry about paying for legal help. Unfortunately, there exists a misconception that hiring a lawyer is expensive and not for the average working person. Stewart & Stewart doesn’t support this mentality, which is why we offer a No Fee Unless You Win. This guarantee is a promise that you will not pay us anything until we settle your hernia mesh lawsuit.

If you’ve experienced complications after a procedure that used hernia mesh, our firm wants to help you get fair compensation for your injuries. We’ll work to hold the responsible parties accountable for the pain and suffering they’ve caused you. Contact us today to get the help you deserve.

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