Kentucky Transvaginal Mesh Lawsuits

In these major cities and throughout the state of Kentucky, the lawyers at The Dunken Law Firm are evaluating and taking on cases involving transvaginal mesh injuries:

• Louisville
• Bowling Green
• Owensboro
• Covington
• Richmond

If you are experiencing serious side effects after a procedure to correct a pelvic floor disorder or following a transvaginal mesh revision surgery, contact The Dunken Law Firm. Speak to a lawyer today for free and find out your legal rights for pursuing compensation.

Why Choose The Dunken Law Firm

• Our firm is dedicated to advocating for clients who have suffered transvaginal mesh injuries and we have been handling defective medical device cases for over 25 years.
• We will fight for you the entire way through and will not compromise on getting you the justice you and your family deserves.
• If we don’t recover compensation for you, you won’t owe us a single legal fee.

Transvaginal Mesh and its Side Effects

Transvaginal mesh is a medical device created to be implanted for the purpose of reinforcing soft tissue or muscles where weakness exists, specifically for pelvic floor disorders. The surgical mesh is typically a remedy for women with pelvic organ prolapse (POP), when pelvic organs drop, or stress urinary incontinence (SUI), unintentional urine loss. Made from either animal tissue, synthetic materials, or a combination of both, the device may be absorbable or non-absorbable.

Currently, manufacturers mostly make polypropylene meshes, a non-absorbable material, and have faced lawsuits over serious complications that thousands of women have experienced when used for the treatment of POP. The well-known manufacturers include:

• Ethicon (Johnson & Johnson)
• American Medical Systems (AMS)
• Boston Scientific
• C.R. Bard

The potentially debilitating side effects women are experiencing are:

• • Mesh erosion: the device can break down into smaller pieces, while also eroding the implantation site (vaginal wall).
  • Organ perforation: the edge of the device or smaller pieces can cut through organs or surrounding tissue causing internal bleeding and possibly infection.
  • Dyspareunia: pain during intercourse.
  • Pain in pelvic region
  • Incontinence
  • Infection
  • Shortening of the vagina
  • Nerve damage
  • Vaginal scarring
  • Recurrent prolapse
  • Emotional problems

The treatment for many of the listed serious complications involves more surgery, called transvaginal mesh revision surgery. Repairing the damage and removing the mesh can take multiple surgeries to complete, often resulting in more pain and health risks for the patient.

How The Dunken Law Firm Can Help

If you have suffered through or are currently encountering complications from a transvaginal mesh procedure, it is in your best interest to hire a lawyer to advocate for you. A lawyer who has considerable experience handling these types of cases will know how to secure the financial recovery you need in order to resume normal life as much as possible. Our firm has a deep understanding of transvaginal mesh litigation and we do not fear standing up against a major pharmaceutical company. While representing you, we will seek compensation for your:

• Medical bills/expenses (present and future)
• Lost income (present and future)
• Pain and suffering
• Loss of quality of life
• Punitive damages meant to punish defendant (when applicable)

Transvaginal mesh lawsuits can be technical and very complex. We will speed up the process as much as possible and strengthen your chances of recovering damages.

Contact Us Today

We have successfully handled numerous cases involving defective medical devices. Call and receive a free consultation with one of our highly qualified transvaginal mesh lawyers.