Lawyers filing claims for those who've suffered a hernia mesh injury requiring surgery for repair, removal or replacement.
Lawsuits are still being filed against the makers of Hernia mesh implants. Those who've suffered the following injuries should inquire:
Over 211,000 defective hernia mesh implants have now been recall by manufacturers including Allergan, Asipde, Atrium, Bard, Covidien, Gore and Johnson & Johnson-Ethicon.
The FDA first warned of hernia mesh dangers in 2014 and has received more than 50,000 reports since of patients suffering serious complications. Some of the injuries reported from hernia mesh implants include:
Unfortunately, hundreds of thousands of people have received hernia mesh implants as part of an abdominal repair surgery. Due to the failure of manufacturers to warn of the side effects, many of these have been injured.
As of 2023, six different manufacturers have issued recalls for over 200,000 mesh products. A 2022 FDA study found more than 10% of patients experienced hernia mesh failure within 8 years of implant. These often require additional surgeries to remove, repair or replace the defective mesh.
Lawyers have filed thousands of lawsuits against the manufacturers so far and recovered millions in damages for victims. If you or a loved one received a hernia mesh implant and have suffered injuries, it is important to speak with a lawyer as soon as possible.
Latest Information on the Hernia Mesh Litigation
While there is no single class action lawsuit for hernia injuries, a federal judicial panel has ruled that those affected may band their individual cases together in specialized courts to seek damages against the manufacturers.
Since 2016, the Judicial Panel for Multidistrict Litigation has consolidated cases against several mesh manufacturers into different federal MDL courts.
This form of venue, called a multidistrict litigation court (MDL), is actually more beneficial for consumers than a class action lawsuit. In a class action lawsuit, one group of lawyers often gathers together class participants who must share whatever is awarded. However, the individual participants in a MDL are able to select their own lawyer, exercise more control over their case and whether it settles, and reap higher award amounts for their separate lawsuit.
The latest news from hernia mesh MDL courts is that several manufacturers continue to defend claims and pay damages since they have not agreed to an overall victim fund settlement.
DrugNews works only with lawyers that are integrally involved in the hernia mesh MDL litigation or are active on the influential MDL Plaintiff Steering Committees.
If you or a loved one have suffered injuries or had to undergo repeat surgeries after receiving a hernia mesh implant, it’s important to have your case examined by a legal expert to see if you have the right to recover damages.
Our qualified medical device injury lawyers will fully investigate your case, reviewing medical records, safety warnings and recent studies that your doctor may not normally discuss.
Most states allow you several years to file a lawsuit after you suffer an injury or discover it may be linked to a dangerous product. However, you should begin the process as early as possible to make sure your lawyer has time to get necessary records and prepare your case.
DrugNews works only with attorneys and law firms that have successfully handled tens of thousands of lawsuits involving injury or death from drugs and medical devices. And, we can connect you directly to a lawyer or patient advocate today, so you’ll be able to decide if you want to proceed.
We make it easy to get help, find out if you qualify, and quickly file a claim. Our service is offered at no cost to you, and you won’t pay anything to your attorney unless you receive an award. Also, our qualified lawyers can handle most aspects of your case without you ever having to leave your home.
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