Hernia Mesh Can Cause Serious Complications
Hernia mesh implants can lead to severe complications that may necessitate revision surgeries. Numerous individuals who have suffered injuries from hernia mesh have already initiated legal actions to seek justice. Call 866-938-2021 now to learn if you may be eligible for compensation through a hernia mesh lawsuit.
Hernia Mesh Lawsuit Update 2023-2024
Hernias occur when an internal organ or tissue protrudes through a weak spot in the muscle or surrounding tissue. To address this, surgeons often utilize mesh implants to reinforce the weakened area and reduce the risk of the hernia recurring.
Since 2007, lawsuits have been filed against various hernia mesh manufacturers following claims of injuries and complications after hernia repair surgeries.
In this time, over 20,000 hernia mesh lawsuits have been filed.
Companies currently facing lawsuits for their hernia mesh products include:
- Atrium
- Covidien, owned by Medtronic
- C.R. Bard and Davol Inc., owned by Becton, Dickinson and Company (BD)
- Ethicon, a subsidiary of Johnson & Johnson
These Hernia mesh lawsuits allege that manufacturers defectively designed, inadequately tested, or failed to properly warn users of potential risks associated with the use of hernia mesh.
Bard’s Composix® Kugel Hernia Patch, for instance, utilized a memory recoil ring to maintain the shape of the mesh once inserted into the body. However, there were multiple reports of the ring breaking off, causing the mesh to fail.
Additionally, lawsuits against Covidien claim the polyester used in their hernia mesh products was more brittle than the material used by other brands, which increased the risk of mesh breakage and fragmentation.
Many hernia mesh products have been recalled in the past, including Atrium’s C-Qur™ Mesh, Ethicon’s Physiomesh™ Open Flexible Composite Mesh Device, and the Composix® Kugel Hernia Patch.
If you suffered an injury after being treated for a hernia, you may be able to file a hernia mesh lawsuit for your pain. Fill out our contact form to learn more about the options available to you — for free.
How to File Hernia Mesh Injury Claims
At Meyer Wilson, we strive to make filing a lawsuit as stress-free as possible. Our hernia mesh lawyers can handle every step of the legal process for you, so you can focus on your health and well-being.
During the hernia mesh lawsuit process, your legal team will:
- Verify your eligibility to take legal action during a free case review
- Build a strong case with evidence like your medical records and testimony
- File your hernia lawsuit within any statutes of limitations or state deadlines
- Negotiate a hernia mesh settlement with the defendant(s)
- Present your case in a court trial if a hernia settlement is unable to be reached
Big corporations should be held responsible for their faulty products — and Meyer Wilson has the experience and resources necessary to fight for justice on your behalf.
Our team is standing by to answer any questions you may have. Call 866-938-2021 now for a free, no-obligation case review.
Hernia Mesh Lawsuit Settlements & Verdicts
Filing a hernia mesh lawsuit may result in compensation in one of two ways:
Hernia Mesh Settlements: When your legal team and the defendant(s) can agree to an amount of compensation for your injuries, it’s known as a settlement.
Hernia Mesh Verdicts: If a hernia mesh settlement isn’t reached, your case may proceed to a trial in court, where a judge or jury will hear the claim and decide the outcome in a verdict.
Regardless of whether your case results in a hernia mesh settlement or goes to court, the hernia mesh lawyers at Meyer Wilson are prepared to fight for you.
What Is the Average Settlement for a Hernia Mesh Lawsuit?
Generally speaking, results can range from hundreds of thousands to millions of dollars. It can be difficult to calculate the average settlement for a hernia mesh lawsuit, as multiple settlements between victims and hernia mesh companies have been kept confidential.
A few payouts for hernia mesh complications that have been made public:
- A Davol Inc. and C.R. Bard hernia mesh lawsuit led to a $4.8 Million verdict for a Rhode Island man who suffered severe gastrointestinal injuries and underwent multiple corrective surgeries from complications linked to Bard’s Ventralex™ hernia mesh
- An Ohio jury awarded $255,000 in 2022 to a man who claimed his hernia mesh patch adhered to his abdominal wall, leading to serious infections and a bowel abscess
- A $180 Million Bard hernia mesh settlement was paid out to multiple plaintiffs in 2011, who alleged their Kugel Patches migrated and caused bowel obstructions, organ punctures, and tissue punctures
Call 866-938-2021 now to see if you may qualify for hernia mesh compensation.
Our Hernia Mesh Lawsuit Attorneys Can Help in All 50 States
If you or a loved one suffered serious complications from a hernia repair surgery with mesh implants, our dedicated hernia mesh attorneys are prepared to fight for justice on your behalf.
As a national law firm with over 40 years of experience, Meyer Wilson has decades of experience helping thousands of clients hurt by defective medical products. To date, we’ve successfully secured over $1.6 Billion total for our clients across all case types.
There is no upfront cost to hire our hernia mesh lawsuit lawyers. We work on a contingency fee basis, which means we only get paid if we win compensation for you.Contact Meyer Wilson today to get started with a free, no-obligation case review. Call 866-938-2021 or fill out our online form now.
