Transvaginal Mesh Lawyer

How Much Can I Recover in a Transvaginal Mesh Lawsuit?

While we cannot predict the outcome of your transvaginal mesh claim, you can rest assured that our partners will do everything they can to recover compensation for your losses. Damages vary widely in such claims, as each individual’s injuries are unique and deeply personal. Types of losses you could seek in a transvaginal mesh claim include:

• Medical expenses, including corrective surgeries, specialist treatment, medication, assistive devices, rehabilitation, and long-term care
• Lost income, including wages lost during your medical treatment as well as future income loss and reduced income potential due to your transvaginal mesh injuries
• Out-of-pocket costs related to your pelvic mesh injuries, including childcare, domestic assistance, and transportation to medical appointments
• Pain and suffering, which includes both mental and physical distress you suffered because of your pelvic mesh defect injuries

You deserve dedicated legal support from attorneys who understand your situation. At The Goldwater Law Firm, we know that you have a family and community that relies on you; this inspires us and our partners to go the extra mile to help you recover compensation. Contact our office today to connect with a transvaginal mesh lawyer who can help.

Do I Need a Transvaginal Mesh Lawyer to File a Claim?

While you could seek compensation on your own, the legal process is extremely complicated, and these lawsuits are against corporations with significant resources. You benefit from working with an attorney with experience handling product liability claims, including transvaginal mesh lawsuits.

A dedicated transvaginal mesh attorney can help you understand your legal rights. They can gather evidence to prove your case and help build a strong claim against the manufacturer. They can also represent your interests in negotiations and trial proceedings. The Goldwater Law Firm’s co-counsel knows how to face down aggressive medical device companies and pushy lawyers.

As one of the most widely-recognized law firms in the United States, The Goldwater Law Firm has the resources and knowledge to help you face these challenges. We understand that you are scared and angry, and we aim to help you recover the compensation you need and the justice you deserve.

We and our legal partners are dedicated to pursuing giant corporations and insurance companies who take advantage of injured people. You should not have to lose money while the responsible party gets away without consequences.

The Goldwater Law Firm has been helping the injured for over 20 years. Let us leverage our extensive network of legal partners, specialists, and industry experts to help you secure fair compensation for your losses.

Do I Qualify for a Transvaginal Mesh Lawsuit?

Some transvaginal mesh lawsuits have been combined into multi-district litigation (MDL). While many suits have settled, new claims are still being brought against transvaginal mesh manufacturers.

If you suffered health complications because of transvaginal mesh, you could sue the manufacturer for their defective design and failure to warn. Our co-counsel can provide a free consultation to help you determine whether you are eligible to seek compensation for your transvaginal mesh injuries.

If you have grounds to join the mass tort, also known as, our law firm partners will handle your case on a contingency-fee basis, which means you pay nothing upfront for legal services. Once they win your case, the attorneys will recover their fees from your final settlement or award.

How Can I File a Transvaginal Mesh Lawsuit?

To file a transvaginal mesh claim against a medical device manufacturer, you must prove that you used the mesh as intended and suffered injuries as a result. Lawsuits for vaginal mesh claims may involve three types of product defects: design defects, manufacturing defects, or marketing defects.

Design Defects

Design defects center around the vaginal mesh design features, such as materials and shape. Mesh erosion and infection are significant factors in lawsuits against mesh manufacturers. Lawsuits allege that the materials used in vaginal mesh implants were made using materials that break down too easily inside the human body. The materials also encourage bacterial growth, leading to dangerous infections.

Product shape defects also led to organ perforation, vaginal scarring, bleeding, and pain during sexual intercourse. Victims reported that the transvaginal mesh had sharp edges that punctured the vaginal wall and surrounding tissues and organs.

Manufacturing Defects

Manufacturing defects are issues that arise during the manufacturing process. For instance, the manufacturer may work from a sound design but errors or issues that occur while manufacturing the mesh can lead to complications when the patient uses the mesh as intended.

For example, if a manufacturer fails to appropriately treat mesh coatings, the anti-microbial or hypoallergenic properties of the mesh could be compromised. Degraded or peeling mesh coating could also lead to sharp edges that irritate the surrounding tissues or harbor infectious bacteria.

Marketing Defects

A marketing defect arises when the manufacturer or distributor of a product fails to warn of potential risks. Manufacturers are required to conduct extensive consumer testing and include warning labels to make consumers aware of potential problems. When a manufacturer fails to provide adequate instruction or warning about their product, they can be liable for the resulting injuries. A manufacturer can also be held responsible if they were aware of an issue and tried to hide it.

Transvaginal mesh lawsuits claim that some mesh manufacturers were aware of issues associated with their pelvic mesh products, but they failed to warn doctors and patients of the risks.

The Goldwater Law Firm’s legal partners can help you understand the types of product defect claims. If you qualify to file a claim, they can provide critical legal guidance to help you recover the compensation you may be entitled to.

How Long Do I Have to File a Transvaginal Mesh Lawsuit?

The statute of limitations for filing a transvaginal mesh lawsuit varies depending on the state where you file and the circumstances of your case. A knowledgeable legal partner with The Goldwater Law Firm can advise of the applicable legal deadlines and requirements.

Failure to meet the statute of limitations could limit your settlement value or prevent you from filing a claim. To avoid exceeding the statute of limitations, reach out to an attorney as soon as possible after you discover your pelvic-mesh related injuries.

What Is Transvaginal Mesh?

Transvaginal mesh, also called pelvic mesh, is a medical device used to treat pelvic organ prolapse (POP) and stress urinary incontinence (SUI). Doctors may suggest a transvaginal mesh implant to strengthen and reinforce weak or injured pelvic tissues.

Transvaginal mesh is a manufactured mesh made from a variety of synthetic materials. It is inserted through the vagina and positioned below the pelvic floor to provide additional support to the bladder, rectum, and other pelvic organs.

When transvaginal mesh does not work as intended, patients can suffer serious, life-altering side effects and complications.

Why Are People Suing Transvaginal Mesh Manufacturers?

While transvaginal mesh aims to alleviate pressure on the bladder and prevent pelvic prolapse, many patients report health complications and adverse effects, including:

• Pelvic pain and bleeding
• Mesh erosion
• Vaginal scarring
• Urinary incontinence
• Infection
• Dyspareunia
• Scarring
• Vaginal extrusion
• Organ perforation
• Fistula

Individuals with complications report that symptoms do not always resolve once the mesh is removed. As a result, patients may suffer from pain, discomfort, and even disability for years after transvaginal mesh complications arise. Victims of vaginal mesh injury in the U.S. have filed lawsuits against major mesh manufacturers, including:

• Johnson & Johnson (Ethicon, Inc.)
• C.R. Bard
• Boston Scientific Corporation
• Coloplast Corporation
• American Medical Systems, Inc.
• Cook Medical, Inc.
• Neomedic

The MDLs against these companies have closed, but injured people can still file individual lawsuits against these manufacturers. As of September 2024, there is also an MCL (multicounty litigation) against Bard and Johnson & Johnson in New Jersey.

The lawsuits allege that the companies knew of the risks associated with their pelvic mesh products and failed to warn doctors and users. They state that the companies’ failure to warn of the risks led to their injuries and losses.

If you have suffered from defective vaginal mesh, you have a legal right to seek compensation for your losses. The Goldwater Law Firm’s compassionate law firm partners can review your case during a free consultation and advise of your legal options.