Pelvic Mesh Implant Compensation

Mesh implants are also known as urogynaecological mesh implants or transvaginal mesh implants. These implants are most commonly used to treat pelvic organ prolapse and stress urinary incontinence in women.The procedure has been around in Australia since about the year 2000.

There have been many issues and complications surfacing after surgery. The product design and implantation appear to be responsible for life-altering complications in a number of women. It is estimated that out of all women who have received the surgery,1% to 30%have suffered severe complications.

Mesh implants and their complications have been a popular topic of discussion for news outlets recently. WithHealth Minister Greg Hunt issuing a national apologyto the many women whose lives have been ruined by the debilitating effects of pelvic mesh implants

Medical negligence is a difficult area of law as some patients may not even realise they have been a victim of negligence. The team at AJB Stevens have vast experience with these kind of cases and can help identify areas of malpractice and negligence. Some common examples of medical negligence and malpractice include:
– Ongoing pain
– Infection
– Bleeding
– Painful and/or uncomfortable intercourse
– Organ perforation
– Recurrent prolapse
– Vaginal scarring or shrinkage
– Urinary issues
– Mesh erosion – caused by the mesh implant cutting through the vaginal lining.

The compensation entitlements you can claim are dependant on your case. No two cases are the same. Once your AJB Stevens mesh implant compensation expert has assessed your situation they will be able to advise of the entitlements you can claim.
Generally, in most cases, you can claim for:
– Loss of income
– Hospital expenses
– Rehabilitation Costs
– Home Assistance
– Pain and Suffering
– Loss of Life Enjoyment

Time limits differ case to case. It is important that you seek legal help as soon as possible to ensure that all deadlines are met. Working with AJB Stevens will ensure that all time sensitive deadlines are met and that your claim is lodged appropriately.

Our top lawyers will assess your situation to ensure that you have a solid case. From here we will look further into the situation, taking care to ensure we have all the information we need. Once all information is gathered we will work to seek compensation through appropriate channels. If your case does go to Court, we will be with you every step of the way.

AJB Stevens have identified, and continue to investigate the possibility of claims against various surgeons who failed to obtain informed consent from their patients in accordance with acceptable medical standards. By bringing individual actions rather than class actions, claims can be brought not only against the regulator or the manufacturer, but also against each doctor who did not perform to the standard that would be expected by other peer professionals.

At AJB Stevens, we understand that many Australians may not seek legal help for mesh implant compensation cases as they believe the cost to be too much. This is why we always stand by our No Win No Fee claim. This means that if we don’t win your compensation case you don’t pay our legal fees.

This policy backs our claim that we believe every Australian deserves the right to legal representation when they need it most, regardless of financial situation.