Medical Malpractice: Hernia Mesh Lawsuits

General public awareness and knowledge in the healthcare industry has accentuated the issue of medical malpractice across the country. Hernia mesh implant lawsuit is one such instance of many. According to the FDA, there are more than one million Hernia repair surgeries done every year.

If you or your family member has undergone any hernia mesh implant that has led to complications, then you can consider filing a Hernia mesh lawsuit. A few things to keep in mind before filing your lawsuit;

1. Ensure that you have the right legal advice. Work with attorneys that have prior experience and expertise needed to handle such medical malpractice cases.
2. Do your due diligence by getting all the required paperwork and relevant documents from the medical team that assisted with the Hernia treatment. More importantly, get the name of the mesh manufacturer and the details of the actual mesh implanted to treat Hernia.
3. Understand the damage and subsequent complications caused due to the mesh implant. Some of the complications experienced by patients as per the FDA are:
   1. Recurrence of the Hernia
   2. Infections including infections that migrate to other organs
   3. Organ perforation
   4. Bowel obstruction
   5. Fistulas
   6. Chronic pain and bleeding
   7. Autoimmune reactions
   8. Intestinal blockage
4. Find out if the mesh brand was ever recalled in the past. You can find that information from FDA’s Medical device recall list. If it was recalled in the past that will make you eligible for filing your lawsuit. If there are more cases filed against a certain manufacturer for a recalled mesh, the chances for a class action lawsuit increases. Thereby, increasing your chance of getting compensation.
5. Different states have different laws that might govern the lawsuit filing eligibility and compensation claims. Hence, act swiftly as there may be time constraints and deadlines to stick to. Speak with your attorney about this and file case in an accurate and timely manner.

If you are experiencing any issues post your Hernia treatment, we at Legal Rights Advocates, PLLC can assist you. Our Hernia mesh implant (medical malpractice) attorneys will be more than happy to represent you and aid in getting you appropriate compensation. Reach us at (888) 656-7675 and ask for a free consultation.