Advocating for Florida Mesh Victims
Thousands of Floridians have experienced severe complications after receiving hernia mesh implants. These medical devices, meant to provide support during hernia repair, have instead caused persistent pain, organ damage, and additional surgeries for many patients.
At Boohoff Law, our Florida hernia mesh attorneys understand the physical and emotional toll these complications have taken on you and your family. Since 2006, patients throughout Tampa, St. Petersburg, and across Florida have received potentially defective mesh products, with many suffering life-altering consequences.
How Hernia Mesh Harms Patients
Hernia mesh is a surgical implant used to strengthen tissue repairs during hernia surgery. These devices, often made from synthetic materials like polypropylene, are designed to provide permanent support to the surgical site.
While properly designed mesh can be effective, many products have proven dangerous. The FDA has issued multiple safety communications and recalls concerning hernia mesh products, including the 2016 recall of Ethicon’s Physiomesh due to high failure rates.
Medical research published in the Journal of the American College of Surgeons indicates that certain mesh products are associated with significant complication rates. These problems typically develop months or years after surgery as the mesh deteriorates, contracts, or migrates through surrounding tissue.
Despite mounting evidence of these risks, some manufacturers continued marketing their products without providing adequate warnings. Boohoff Law is committed to holding these companies accountable for the harm they’ve caused Florida patients.
Serious Hernia Mesh Complications
Bacteria can colonize mesh materials, leading to infections that spread throughout the body and resist antibiotic treatment.
Scar tissue forms around mesh, binding to organs and causing chronic pain, bowel obstruction, and fertility issues.
Mesh can wear through surrounding tissues and organs, causing perforations, fistulas, and serious internal damage.
Mesh can detach and move from the implant site, traveling through the body and damaging tissues along its path.
Foreign body reactions to mesh cause persistent inflammation, resulting in severe pain and autoimmune-like symptoms.
Florida patients deserve better than to suffer from these preventable complications. Our hernia mesh attorneys are dedicated to securing justice for those harmed by these defective medical devices.
Legal Basis for Mesh Lawsuits
Manufacturers created inherently flawed products that pose unreasonable risks to patients even when used as directed.
Production defects compromised product safety, resulting in variations that increased risks to patients.
Companies failed to adequately warn doctors and patients about known risks associated with their mesh products.
Some manufacturers misrepresented safety profiles and concealed negative data about their mesh devices.
These legal principles form the foundation of hernia mesh litigation nationwide. Major manufacturers including Ethicon, C.R. Bard, and Atrium Medical face thousands of lawsuits from injured patients.
Several cases have resulted in substantial compensation for victims, establishing important precedents. As these litigations progress, our Florida hernia mesh lawyers remain at the forefront of developments to strengthen our clients’ claims.
Do You Qualify for Compensation?
If you’ve suffered complications from hernia mesh, you may be eligible to pursue compensation. Our Florida hernia mesh attorneys typically work with clients who meet these criteria:
Qualifying Factors:
- You received a hernia mesh implant in 2006 or later
- You’ve experienced serious complications such as:
- Pain
- Infection
- Mesh migration
- Hernia recurrence
- You’ve undergone or need revision surgery to remove or repair the failed mesh
- If no revision surgery has occurred, you must have had a medical follow-up within the last year documenting complications
Boohoff Law has extensive experience handling complex medical device claims throughout Tampa, St. Petersburg, Clearwater, and across Florida. Our dedicated attorneys will carefully evaluate your case and help you understand your legal options.
Don’t wait to seek justice. Time limits apply to filing your claim. Take our free case evaluation to see if you qualify.
Next Steps After Complications
Consult with healthcare providers about mesh-related symptoms and ensure all complications are properly documented.
Gather all medical documentation related to your original surgery and subsequent complications to strengthen your claim.
Understand potential compensation for medical expenses, lost income, pain and suffering, and future care needs.
Florida’s statute of limitations restricts the time available to file your claim, making prompt legal consultation essential.
Check Your Eligibility Today
You shouldn’t have to suffer because of a defective medical device. Boohoff Law is dedicated to helping Florida hernia mesh victims seek justice and compensation. Our experienced attorneys understand these complex cases and fight tirelessly for our clients.
Time limits apply to filing your claim. Complete our instant case evaluation now to see if you qualify.