What is the average settlement for hernia mesh lawsuit?

Average Hernia Mesh Settlements On average, plaintiffs get $50,000 to $250,000 in the hernia mesh lawsuit settlements. If the plaintiff suffers a serious injury, the hernia mesh lawsuit settlement could be up to $100,000.

How do I qualify for a hernia mesh lawsuit?

Ways to qualify for a hernia mesh lawsuit include:

1. Original hernia repair surgery with mesh on or after Jan.
2. Suffered serious injuries including adhesions, hernia recurrence, intestinal blockage, mesh migration, organ perforation and infection more than 30 days from original date of surgery.

How much money do you get from abdominal mesh lawsuit?

Based on the results of the prior litigation outcomes discussed above, we believe that the average settlement value of the top tier hernia mesh claims may be around $250,000 to $1,000,000. These are the most serious injury and wrongful death cases.

Can I sue if my hernia mesh has failed?

In many cases complications are caused by defective hernia mesh devices. Any device used on a patient must meet pre-market testing conditions. Patients who develop complications from any faulty hernia mesh device have the right to file a lawsuit against the manufacturer of the defective hernia mesh device.

How long does it take to settle a mesh lawsuit?

They can take at least one to three years to resolve, depending on the case, and only under very rare circumstances will they take less than a year.

How do I know if my hernia mesh was recalled?

We can find out if the FDA issued a medical device recall or the manufacturer voluntary recalled the mesh patch used in your hernia repair. We can review your medical documents to identify the product code, product name, and manufacturer who made your mesh implant.

Is the hernia mesh lawsuit still going on?

October 28, 2021 Bard Hernia Mesh Lawsuit Update Last month, Round 1 of the bellwether trials in the C.R. Bard hernia mesh litigation resulted in a surprising victory for the defense. After a 22-day long trial for Steven Johns, a federal court jury in Dayton, OH, ruled in favor of the defendants on all claims.

How long does a mesh lawsuit take?

What is the status of the hernia mesh lawsuit?

October 28, 2021 Bard Hernia Mesh Lawsuit Update After a 22-day long trial for Steven Johns, a federal court jury in Dayton, OH, ruled in favor of the defendants on all claims. It was a total win for Bard and Mr. Johns’ received nothing.

What percentage of hernia mesh surgeries fail?

While there is still a relatively high rate of success for hernia surgery using mesh, there can be a failure in up to 15\% of cases. Defective mesh implants may not work as intended to close the open hole.