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How Much Does a Los Angeles Hernia Adhesion with Bowel Obstruction Lawsuit Cost?
The result of a lawsuit for a failed or defective hernia mesh product that causes an adhesion or bowel obstruction from a failed hernia mesh product can have a settlement value of $100,000 to up to $4 million or more. Your individual settlement for a hernia adhesion and bowel obstruction will depend on your pain and suffering, lost wages, medical recovery bills and treatment and will be managed by a review of your specific situation. This is why you need to call us today to talk to a Los Angeles hernia mesh lawyer if you have a hernia adhesion and bowel obstruction following your hernia repair surgery. We are here to help you and we are a knowledgeable Los Angeles hernia mesh law firm. We can be reached today at Walch law at 866-INJURY2 or 866-465-8792.
Adhesion of Bowels Happens Often with a Defective Hernia Mesh Product Following Hernia Repair Surgical Procedures
If you have had a hernia mesh implanted to repair your hernia, your hernia mesh is intended to do the “heavy lifting” to repair your hernia. The surgery for a repaired hernia is a common place surgery, and many are performed in hospitals around the country every day. But all bets are off when your hernia mesh product is defective or it fails. The incidence of developing a bowel obstruction following a hernia repair surgery is small, but a defective hernia mesh product will greatly increase the lifetime risk of problems in this case.1 This is because a defective hernia mesh product will have many different types of complications when that product fails and starts to break down in your body. You see, a hernia mesh product is meant to repair a hernia, not start to adhere and stick to other organs in the body.2 If the hernia mesh product is defective from the manufacturer, it can start to stick to other areas of the body. A bowel obstruction is a serious complication following a hernia surgery. It can prevent you from fully recovering from your hernia surgery.
Why Are Bowel Obstructions a Serious Complication of a Failed Hernia Mesh?
In general, a bowel obstruction is a serious condition, which can lead to further complications following a hernia repair surgery. Any time that your bowels are obstructed, it is a serious situation, because it can lead to other problems. A bowel obstruction occurs when you have a major blockage in your bowels, and they cannot pass normally. This can result in a partial or complete blockage that will accumulate and retain food particles, fluids, gases and can later grow to rupture the intestines altogether. If that does occur and you get a rupture of the intestines, you can develop serious infections, sepsis or a life-threatening condition that can kill you. The adhesion of a hernia mesh to the bowels, when the mesh product is meant to stay in place and secure the repair of the hernia is a terrible outcome to a hernia surgery.
How Do I Know When to Call a Los Angeles Hernia Mesh Lawyer?
You should call us to review your personal injury claim today, if you have questions regarding the worth, value or settlement procedures related to a hernia mesh product lawsuit. We are here to give you the peace of mind you deserve in this case. All you need to do is to call our law office today to talk about your concerns. We are available to take your call at Walch law, and you can call us at 866-INJURY2 or 866-465-8792.
References
1Ghimire, P., & Maharjan, S. (2023). Adhesive Small Bowel Obstruction: A Review. JNMA: Journal of the Nepal Medical Association, 61(260), 390–396. https://doi.org/10.31729/jnma.8134
2van’t Riet, M., van Steenwijk, P. J. D. V., Bonthuis, F., Marquet, R. L., Steyerberg, E. W., Jeekel, J., & Bonjer, H. J. (2003). Prevention of adhesion to prosthetic mesh: comparison of different barriers using an incisional hernia model. Annals of Surgery, 237(1), 123-128.