Hernia Mesh

Hernia Mesh

Hernias are painful and potentially life-threatening medical conditions. As organs shift, portions that protrude through tears in connective tissues can strangulate and die. Without surgery, the resulting infection can become fatal.

Since the early 2000s, doctors worldwide, including in Fort Worth, TX, have used permanent implants, called hernia mesh, to treat hernias. However, research has shown that these implants can have serious side effects

If you’ve suffered injuries or medical conditions due to your hernia mesh implant, Stephens Law Firm, PLLC can provide legal assistance. Our Fort Worth product liability attorneys will evaluate your situation to determine whether you have a valid claim for compensation. 

To learn more, contact our office or call us at (817) 420 7000 for a free case review. 

How Our Fort Worth Product Liability Lawyers Can Help With a Hernia Mesh Injury Claim

How Our Fort Worth Product Liability Lawyers Can Help With a Hernia Mesh Injury Claim

For over two decades, Stephens Law Firm, PLLC has represented injured clients in Fort Worth, Texas, against insurers, manufacturers, and at-fault parties. Our firm has successfully recovered more than $100 million and won some of the state’s largest personal injury verdicts.

If you suffered a hernia mesh injury, we can provide the following services:

  • Review your situation and identify possible legal claims
  • File a claim against those responsible for your injuries
  • Attempt to negotiate a settlement that fully compensates for your damages
  • File a lawsuit and go to court if the other party refuses to settle

Defective hernia mesh products can cause pain and lead to infections or other injuries. Contact us for a free consultation with a Fort Worth personal injury lawyer to discuss the injuries you suffered due to the use of surgical mesh to repair your hernia.

What Are Some Common Hernia Mesh Injuries?

Hernia mesh can be organic or synthetic. Organic mesh usually comes from pigs or cows. Synthetic mesh is formed from absorbable or non-absorbable materials. When selecting an implant, doctors must weigh the tradeoffs of these materials.

A mesh that slowly absorbs after surgery can help the body grow new tissue over the area prone to hernia. However, it doesn’t provide permanent support. 

Non-absorbable meshes permanently reinforce the weakened area, but they can also cause significant side effects, including:

  • Excessive Scar Tissue: Can cause organs to stick together or to connective tissue
  • Erosion: Happens when the mesh degrades and allows organs to slip out of place
  • Chronic Pain: Occurs when the mesh pulls or presses on nerves or organs

Additionally, all surgical devices can develop infections as the body attacks the implant — or the microorganisms on it — as foreign objects.

Understanding Product Liability Claims Based on Defective Hernia Mesh

Product liability is a legal theory positing that manufacturers are strictly liable for injuries caused by defective products. Since consumers have no input into the designing and manufacturing process, the law protects them from product-related injuries regardless of the reason the defects occurred.

Thus, to win a product liability case based on strict liability, your attorney must only prove the existence of a design, manufacturing, or warning defect and a causal link between it and your injury. In the case of hernia mesh, the defect arises from the lack of information and warnings provided to doctors and patients. 

Specifically, claimants have alleged that the manufacturers have not given them enough information about the materials used to make synthetic hernia mesh or the resulting physical side effects. Accordingly, these medical devices may suffer from both design defects and marketing defects. 

What Damages Can You Recover If You Were Injured Due to Hernia Mesh? 

Victims can file a product liability lawsuit seeking damages for the injuries caused by hernia mesh. 

Through that avenue, they can recover compensation for economic damages, such as: 

  • Medical bills for treatment  
  • Future medical expenses for revision surgery and follow-up care
  • Wage losses
  • Reduced earning capacity
  • Out-of-pocket expenses

Hernia mesh victims may also be entitled to non-economic damages, including: 

The damages you might be entitled to and their value will depend on various factors. Examples include the severity of your harm and complications, the extent of your pain, and any short- or long-term impacts on your earnings. 

How Much Do Texas Product Liability Lawyers Charge?

Product liability lawyers typically charge a contingency fee based on the amount of the client’s settlement or trial award. Since this fee is paid at the end of the case, the client does not pay any upfront costs. 

So, when you hire Stephens Law Firm, PLLC, we’ll start investigating and building your case at no expense to you. You will only pay attorney’s fees if we secure compensation on your behalf. 

What Is the Deadline For Filing a Product Liability Lawsuit in Texas?

Texas typically gives you two years after you discover your injuries to file a product liability lawsuit. However, there could be exceptions. You should consult an experienced product liability lawyer as soon as possible to discuss a case based on defective hernia mesh. These claims are complicated, requiring extensive evidence-gathering and consultations with medical experts. 

Contact Our Fort Worth Hernia Mesh Injury Lawyers For a Free Consultation

Hernia mesh can cause significant injuries that require removal surgery. Contact Stephens Law Firm, PLLC for a free consultation to discuss your injuries and how our Fort Worth hernia mesh attorneys can help.