If you’re one of the over 170,000 people reportedly suffering with hernia mesh complications, we may be able to help you with legal advice and representation.
Some research has put the number of people who end up suffering with hernia mesh problems as high as 30%. This is a huge number of people, and as a result of concerns over the use of the devices, we have launched legal action for a number of patients who have come forward and asked for our help.
For those who are eligible, we can act for our clients on a No Win, No Fee basis.
Are you suffering with hernia mesh complications?
If you’re suffering with hernia mesh complications, The Injury Lawyers may be able to help you. Right now, our expert lawyers are representing people who have, or still are, suffering with complications. We’re investigating claims for personal injury compensation, which can also include claims for losses and expenses.
When complications are so severe that they leave some patients unable to work, a claim for lost earnings can be incredibly important.
Common hernia mesh complications
Common hernia mesh complications that people have complained of and suffer with can include:
- Pain which can lead to chronic pain and subsequent mobility problems;
- Hernia relapses;
- Organ damage and blockages;
- Scar tissue.
While there can always be inherent problems and risks that may occur with any form of surgery, what we look at is whether more could have been done. If there were suitable alternatives, we can argue that those should have been explored. It may be that the full extent or risks were not fully advised to you, or the aftercare plan was inadequate.
What to do if you’re suffering with hernia mesh complications
If you’re suffering with hernia mesh problems, we can offer you free, no-obligation legal advice about your options for compensation.
If we can help you, we can offer you a No Win, No Fee agreement as part of the representation. One really important piece of advice is to make sure to speak to our team as soon as possible to avoid falling foul of any deadlines to claim. in cases like this, there can be more than one deadline, so never assume you’re safe! They can also be tricky to calculate, so you could easily end up missing a date by accident.