If you have ever sustained a hernia, you know just how painful the condition can be. Typically, hernias occur when a patient’s intestine pokes through a thin part of their abdominal wall, causing pain, swelling, and infections, but a hernia can also occur when any organ pops out of its lining. Commonly, surgeons have used hernia mesh to patch the protrusion and prevent further damage. This mesh can be implanted either temporarily and break down when it’s no longer needed, or it can be placed in the body permanently. Unfortunately, according to the FDA, a large number of the 1 million hernia repair surgeries each year result in more pain, grief, and expenses for patients. In fact, hernia mesh has failed for 30 percent of patients who have undergone the surgery. Those who have received the permanent mesh may experience the synthetic or natural fibers of the mesh coming loose, while the temporary mesh has dissolved too quickly for other patients. This results in longer hospital stays, additional costly procedures, and more suffering for patients and their loved ones. Furthermore, because of their conditions, some patients are unable to work, leaving their families, lives, and bank accounts in a lurch. Some companies have recalled their mesh products after numerous complaints to the FDA, and there is hope for the patients who have faced complications after hernia mesh surgeries. Multimillion-dollar settlements have been doled out to deserving patients and their families as more companies are facing the consequences of their negligence. If you or a loved one has undergone hernia mesh surgery since and have suffered from any of the following side effects, you may be entitled to compensation. • Chronic pain at the surgical site or in your limbs • Infection • Bowel obstruction • Adhesions • Mesh failure or shifting • Inflammation or fluid build-up under the skin • Additional hernias or surgeries • Fistulae or tunnels that connect otherwise separated parts of the body Lawsuits are already underway, so don’t miss your opportunity to get the compensation you deserve. Learn more about how the experts at Schiller & Hamilton can help by calling 1.850.436.6304. We’ve got your back. You deserve compensation, too.
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While his home run record was eventually broken in 1961, the continued celebration of Babe Ruth Day keeps his love for the game and unmatched
ability alive. To quote the classic baseball film “The Sandlot,” “Heroes get remembered, but legends never die.” In the Great Bambino’s case, the legend of his baseball career has survived for over a century and will continue to do so for decades to come.
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