Vaginal Mesh Lawsuit Compensation

You might be entitled to compensation (in the form of a lawsuit settlement or an award after trial) if you’re experiencing harmful side effects as a result of having received a surgical mesh, vaginal mesh, or bladder sling implant. By reading the information on this page, you’re taking the first step on the road to determining your eligibility for—and realizing your ultimate recovery of—a monetary award for your injuries.

Read on to learn how to take advantage of our services at no cost to you unless you win.

Monetary Settlements of Vaginal Mesh Lawsuits are Worth Pursuing

The future of vaginal mesh products is uncertain. While the devices—which are implanted transvaginally to correct pelvic organ prolapse (POP) and stress urinary incontinence (SUI) experienced by many women after giving birth, or as they approach menopause—have not been recalled, hundreds of women have filed vaginal mesh lawsuits alleging that they have sustained life-altering injuries.

How Much Can I Expect to be Paid for a Vaginal Mesh Lawsuit?

At this stage, the number of vaginal mesh lawsuits is increasing as the issue gets more coverage in the media. Personal injury attorneys are evaluating their clients’ cases in an attempt to determine how much compensation they are entitled to if they file a vaginal mesh lawsuit.

In the only vaginal mesh jury trial conducted to date, plaintiffs sued over injuries sustained over the Mentor ObTape  mesh product (MDL No. 2004, U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Georgia). That case resulted in a confidential settlement after one week of trial.

Typically, a settlement from the manufacturer will include compensation for additional procedures to correct the problem, compensation for medical expenses not covered by insurance, and lost wages if the plaintiff is unable to work because of the injuries sustained. Many victims request compensation for pain and suffering, especially if the alleged injury has prevented them from performing simple daily activities. There is no standard dollar figure being recovered by plaintiffs, as each case is evaluated individually.

Individual Settlements of Vaginal Mesh Suits Pay More

In a class action, many claimants split a large award and wind up receiving very little. Individual cases, on the other hand, often result in a claimant receiving full compensation for his injuries.

Personal injury lawsuits like the ones filed over vaginal mesh injuries often are consolidated into what’s called a “multidistrict litigation,” or an “MDL” for short. The pre-trial proceedings (such as pre-trial motions and discovery) of all the cases in an MDL are presided over by the same judge, but the cases in an MDL are all still tried individually. Therefore, the cases in MDLs are individual lawsuits, not class actions.

Cases against four vaginal mesh manufacturers—C.R. Bard, American Medical Systems, Boston Scientific, and Ethicon—have been consolidated into four MDLs pending before the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of West Virginia, where their pre-trial proceedings will be presided over by Chief Judge Joseph Goodwin. The Rottenstein Law Group is currently representing clients in these MDLs. One of the cases in the MDL against Bard will be tried first, beginning on Feb. 15, 2013.

Speak to a Physician and Stay Informed

Any woman who has undergone transvaginal mesh surgery to correct POP or SUI and has experienced complications as a result of the procedure should speak to her doctor immediately about her condition. Keep records of your doctor visits, procedures, and expenses. This information will be necessary if you file a lawsuit seeking compensation for your injuries.

Keep in mind that there are many vaginal mesh devices still on the market. It is NOT necessary for the mesh implant you received does NOT and they do not have to be recalled in order for compensation to be awarded.

RLG’s Vaginal Mesh Lawyers Can Help

If you think you might be entitled to vaginal mesh lawsuit compensation, take the first step on the road to recovering money for your injuries now: contact the Rottenstein Law Group. We will evaluate your case and—if we determine that you might be entitled to compensation from your vaginal mesh implant’s manufacturer—we will file an individual lawsuit on your behalf.Your consultation with the Rottenstein Law Group is free. Even if our lawyers determine it’s appropriate to file a vaginal mesh lawsuit to help you recover compensation, you will not pay anything out of pocket. Our lawyers only get paid a percentage of your compensation settlement or your court-ordered award if you win.