Defective Hernia Mesh Causing Serious Injuries
Across Georgia, patients who underwent hernia repair surgery are facing painful, life-altering complications from mesh implants. These medical devices, promised to provide lasting repair, have instead caused severe injuries requiring additional surgeries and ongoing medical treatment.
At Chris Hudson Law Group, our Georgia hernia mesh attorneys have seen firsthand how these defective products have harmed patients throughout Atlanta, Augusta, and across the state. Many victims struggle with debilitating pain, infections, and other serious complications that have drastically reduced their quality of life.
If you received hernia mesh after 2006 and have experienced complications, you may be entitled to significant compensation. Our experienced legal team is dedicated to helping Georgia residents hold mesh manufacturers accountable for the harm caused by their defective medical devices.
How Mesh Causes Complications
Hernia mesh is a surgical material used to reinforce weakened tissue during hernia repair operations. Typically made from synthetic materials like polypropylene, these products were aggressively marketed to surgeons as superior to traditional suture methods.
However, significant design and material flaws have emerged in many mesh products. The FDA has issued multiple safety communications and recalls regarding hernia mesh, including the 2016 recall of Ethicon’s Physiomesh following reports of high failure rates. Medical studies published in the Annals of Surgery have documented concerning complication patterns with certain mesh products.
The problems typically develop as the mesh interacts with body tissues over time. Some products contract after implantation, causing severe pain as they pull on surrounding structures. Others may disintegrate, with fragments migrating through the body and damaging nearby organs. Many patients develop severe inflammatory responses when their bodies reject the foreign material.
Georgia patients report their surgeons rarely discussed these serious risks before their operations. Our hernia mesh lawyers at Chris Hudson Law Group are investigating these cases to help victims secure the compensation they deserve for these preventable injuries.
Serious Mesh Complications
Mesh adheres to intestines, creating dangerous blockages requiring emergency surgical intervention.
Bacteria colonize mesh, creating treatment-resistant infections that persist despite antibiotics.
Mesh cuts through surrounding tissues, damaging organs and causing severe, persistent pain.
Mesh failure allows hernias to recur, often creating more complex problems than the original.
Mesh entraps or damages nerves, causing debilitating, potentially permanent neurological pain.
These complications have forced many Georgia residents to endure multiple surgeries, extended hospital stays, and significant lifestyle changes due to chronic pain and disability.
Legal Claims Against Manufacturers
Manufacturers created inherently dangerous products that pose unreasonable risks to patients.
Companies failed to disclose known serious risks to doctors and patients before implantation.
Mesh components deteriorate, contract, or migrate in ways that cause severe patient harm.
Manufacturers promoted benefits while concealing or downplaying serious known risks.
These legal grounds have supported successful litigation against major mesh manufacturers including C.R. Bard, Atrium Medical, and Ethicon. Recent settlements include a $184 million agreement for approximately 3,000 cases involving certain Bard mesh products, demonstrating the serious nature of these claims.
Qualifying for a Mesh Claim
Georgia residents may qualify for compensation through a hernia mesh lawsuit if they meet these requirements:
- Received hernia mesh implantation after January 2006
- Experienced documented complications such as pain, infection, mesh migration, organ damage, or hernia recurrence
- Required revision surgery to remove or replace the failed mesh, or have a documented recommendation for such surgery
- For meshes implanted between 2006–2009, you must have undergone removal or revision surgery to qualify
- If no revision surgery has occurred, you must have had a medical appointment within the past year documenting ongoing mesh-related complications
Our Georgia hernia mesh attorneys at Chris Hudson Law Group will carefully review your medical records to determine if you have a valid claim. The specific mesh product used, timing of your surgeries, and documented complications all play important roles in building your case.
We understand these injuries extend beyond physical pain—they affect your ability to work, enjoy family activities, and maintain your independence. Our experienced team has the resources and knowledge to fight for the full compensation you deserve.
Pursuing Mesh Compensation
Ensure all complications are properly recorded in your medical records with clear connection to mesh.
Maintain all surgical records, mesh product information, and documentation of complications.
Our Georgia attorneys assess your case strength and potential compensation based on your records.
Georgia’s statute of limitations restricts the time available to file your product liability claim.
Check Your Eligibility Now
If you’ve suffered from hernia mesh complications, Chris Hudson Law Group is ready to help you seek justice. Our Georgia mesh attorneys have the experience and resources to take on large medical device manufacturers.
Don’t delay – legal time limits apply. Take our quick case evaluation now to determine if you qualify for compensation.