Transvaginal Mesh Lawsuits
Transvaginal mesh was introduced in 2002 as a treatment for incontinence occurring in women after childbirth, menopause, or hysterectomy. Incontinence was caused when ligaments inside the pelvis become stretched, causing the uterus to press on the bladder. A surgical procedure involving the implantation of vaginal mesh was developed in an attempt to cure this affliction, but now the FDA has issued a warning saying this treatment is not only ineffective, but that now many women who received the implanted mesh are facing multiple risky repair surgeries and a lifetime of chronic pain and recurring infection.
On July 13 of 2011, the FDA issued a warning, saying that vaginal mesh had been shown to cause a number of complications, including erosion through vaginal epithelium, infection, pain, and urinary problems. The FDA also stated there were also reports of bowel, bladder, and blood vessel perforation during insertion. These side effects were considered to be serious, causing chronic pain in some patients, and significantly impacting the woman’s quality of life.
Mentor ObTape and American Medical Systems Monarc transobturator slings have been shown to be particularly prone to failure.
Medical options for treatment of the symptoms of failed transvaginal mesh are limited. Some women have undergone multiple operations to attempt to remove the mesh, but surgeons say it is impossible to get it out completely.
With medical options limited and the prospect of a lifetime of pain ahead of them, many women who have been injured by vaginal mesh are finding that seeking recourse through a lawsuit is the only action available to them.
Our experienced attorneys can handle vaginal mesh lawsuits. Our firm is experienced at holding pharmaceutical companies and manufacturers of defective medical devices responsible for their actions. We have over 25 years of experience is this highly specialized area of the law.
The national pharmaceutical attorneys from Blizzard McCarthy and Nabers can help you bring your vaginal mesh lawsuit anywhere in the Unites States.
Answers to Common Questions about Vaginal Mesh Lawsuits
Can the Companies that Make Vaginal Mesh be Held Responsible for a Defective Product?
Yes. There is a significant precedent for holding companies that manufacture harmful medical devices liable for the damage their products cause, and multiple lawsuits have already been filed for the harm caused by vaginal mesh.
Do I Have Grounds for a Vaginal Mesh Lawsuit?
If you have suffered from erosion or protrusion of transvaginal mesh from the soft tissues, pain, pain with intercourse, infections in the area of the mesh, urinary tract problems, bleeding from the mesh site or damage to organs as a result of decaying vaginal mesh, you may have grounds for a lawsuit.
How Do I File a Lawsuit Seeking Compensation for the Injury Caused by Vaginal Mesh?
The first step to filing a lawsuit is to contact us. After you’ve contacted us with a request to file a vaginal mesh lawsuit, we will send a packet to you that includes a letter of medical authorization, a letter of representation, and a contingency fee agreement. Contingency fee means that you will only have to pay us if your case reaches a settlement or a verdict in your favor.
Throughout the entire process, our attorneys and staff will work with you to make sure you are kept informed of every development in your vaginal mesh lawsuit and that all of your questions are answered.
What Will Happen When I File a Lawsuit?
When you file a lawsuit to seek compensation for your injuries from transvaginal mesh, a process of gathering information and evidence about your case begins. This process is known as “discovery.” During discovery, either party may obtain any information that relates to any issue in the lawsuit that is not privileged or protected. This process may involve written answers to questions that are called interrogatories, or statements taken under oath known as depositions.
In vaginal mesh cases, evidence subject to discovery might include medical records involving the initial implantation of the transvaginal mesh, and records documenting side effects and harm you have suffered.
A significant number of lawsuits are settled out of court after the discovery process. If there is no settlement, your case may go to trial.
Your lawsuit may be handled either as an individual case or in a single case with other individuals who have also been harmed by the product. These group cases are known as mass torts. Even if your case is handled as a mass tort, our attorneys and staff will work with you personally and give your case individual attention.
Filing a Vaginal Mesh Lawsuit
If you have suffered injury or pain from your transvaginal mesh, the law firm of Blizzard, McCarthy & Nabers can help. For more than 25 years, our attorneys have successfully represented our clients and stood up for the rights of people harmed by dangerous drugs and defective medical devices. We are a nationwide law firm serving clients from all over the country. We handle all cases on a contingency basis.
To learn more, or for a free case review from an experienced transvaginal mesh attorney, please contact us by email or call us at 1-800-349-0127.
