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mesh pain
June 10, 2019
Private mesh removal surgery and compensation claims

In some cases, women feel that the only way forward is to opt for private mesh removal surgery when suffering problems after a vaginal mesh procedure.

We represent a number of women who are claiming for compensation having suffered pelvic mesh complications. We know how bad it can be, especially when some patients are left unable to walk or work at all. We know of cases where women have struggled to get help and advice form the NHS, and cases where patients are waiting over a year for referrals.

You may feel that you have to take matters into your own hands and go for private treatment and surgery. This can be factored into a claim for compensation.

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regulations
May 15, 2019
Should there be better hernia mesh regulations?

As we take on more and more compensation claims for patients who have suffered complications, should there be better hernia mesh regulations?

We’re now acting for a number of people who have come forward and asked for our help, and they all have something in common. They have undergone hernia repair surgery that has involved the use of mesh, and it hasn’t been effective.

Although vaginal mesh has been in the news for years, hernia mesh and the complications that can arise is a more recent thing. Will we see a pause on the use of the procedure so this perhaps controversial form of surgery can be looked at in greater detail? Will there be changes to the way patients are selected for this kind of surgery? Will we see better regulations?

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pelvic mesh inquiry vaginal mesh implants concerns
May 07, 2019
Legal advice for TVT surgery claims

Following the criticism over the new guidelines that came out last month, we’ve received further enquiries from people asking for advice about TVT surgery claims.

With the issues surrounding vaginal mesh in the news again, here’s some advice for you if you’ve yet to speak to anyone about your options for compensation.

One of the first things we often remind people about is to make sure that you seek advice as soon as you can. There can be a number of timeframes to start a case in a legal action of this nature. Leaving it too late can be the difference between receiving tens of thousands of pounds or getting absolutely nothing as a victim of TVT surgery gone wrong.

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medical device recall
April 29, 2019
Advice for hernia mesh surgery problems

If you’re suffering with hernia mesh surgery problems, we may be able to help you. We’re representing a number of people who are claiming personal injury compensation on a No Win, No Fee basis.

We’ve taken claims forward for patients whose hernia mesh surgery has gone wrong. With some studies showing that complications can arise in 30% of cases, there are worries over the continued use of the procedure. Just this month there were calls for greater regulations because of growing concerns over the procedure, and from the reports of our clients and how they have suffered, we’re not surprised.

The nature and the severity of the complications that people can suffer from can be horrendous. Claiming compensation may be the only form of access to justice some patients will ever have.

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vaginal mesh implant inquiry
April 08, 2019
Concerns raised over new vaginal mesh guidelines

Following last year’s widespread pause, the new vaginal mesh guidelines have been published. Understandably, concerns have been raised that they may not good enough.

We can tell you from experience that the complications and suffering that women can endure when vaginal mesh surgery goes wrong can be horrendous. We’re acting for women on a No Win, No Fee basis who are making claims for personal injury compensation because of problems they’ve experienced. With some women left unable to work or walk ever again, the continued use of these devices must be heavily scrutinised.

Concerns have been raised that the new vaginal mesh guidelines that have been published haven’t considered the experiences of the victims, and don’t go far enough to protect women who may undergo the procedure.

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recall
March 21, 2019
Are you affected by the bard mesh recall?

If you’re affected by the Bard mesh recall, is there any immediate danger, or is there any action that you need to take?

We can’t say that we’re surprised by the news of the recall. We’ve been advising women for years who have suffered problems and complications that have stemmed from being fitted with a vaginal mesh device. We’re also representing women who are making mesh implant compensation claims.

The company has initiated a recall and has immediately ceased production and distribution in Europe as a result of not wanting to invest further resources in evolving regulations. So, what does this mean for the patients?

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medical safety
March 15, 2019
TVT mesh claims: join the action

You can join the legal action we’ve launched for women who are making TVT mesh claims having suffered problems and complications following their surgery.

Although different women can suffer in different ways, and each person has their own claim for compensation, we’re acting for a group that may either form into one action or remain as a multi-party action. These kinds of medical group actions are what we specialise in. We’ve recovered over £1.3m in compensation for a similar medical group action, and we’ve been appointed to the Steering Committee leading what’s set to be one of the biggest consumer actions in the UK.

When it comes to group actions, our expertise speaks for itself. Women who have yet to start TVT mesh claims may be eligible for our help today.

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patient
March 01, 2019
Legal advice for hernia mesh complications

If you’re suffering with hernia mesh complications and you need legal advice about your options for help and assistance, we’re ready to listen.

We’re already acting for a group of patients suffering with hernia mesh complications. With the risk of problems being reportedly as high as 30%, and with over 170,000 suffering issues, it’s important for people to know what their options are.

For those who match our eligibility criteria, we can offer No Win, No Fee legal representation for compensations claims. Our advice is simple: don’t suffer in silence, and read this blog for some vital information.

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lawyers
February 22, 2019
Yet to start your transvaginal mesh claim? Read this now!

If you’ve yet to start your transvaginal mesh claim for compensation, we recommend that you read this urgent advice about your options for justice.

We know that people put off starting a legal case for many reasons. One of the main ones is the worry about having a formal legal claim. But if you leave it too late, you risk being unable to claim at all.

There can be a number of timeframes involved in a case like this, and we’ve had to turn people away in the past who have missed deadlines to claim. We don’t want you to miss out on your chance for justice. With that in mind, here’s a little useful guidance about making a transvaginal mesh claim for compensation.

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medical device recall
February 15, 2019
Starting your vaginal mesh lawsuit with us

Starting your vaginal mesh lawsuit with the Group Action Lawyers, if you’ve yet to do so, can be quick and easy.

In the UK, there has been legal actions going on for quite some time. However, it’s taken a while for regulators and the NHS to really act on vaginal mesh complications that people are suffering from. Only last year did the NHS finally put a widespread pause on the use of mesh implants, pending further investigations. Although there are still few definitive answers we need in terms of the problems people are suffering from, we’re taking legal action for women who are suffering with problems.

We’re calling on anyone who has yet to initiate a vaginal mesh lawsuit in the UK to contact our team as soon as possible.

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mesh implants
January 11, 2019
Pelvic mesh compensation

You could be entitled to claim for pelvic mesh compensation with our team who are already representing women affected by this long-standing and serious issue.

A female lawyer from the team can be appointed for you, and we offer No Win, No Fee arrangements for people who claim with us. Although these can be incredibly complex cases to help people with, our expert team have a wealth of experience and relevant history to fight your battle for justice.

That’s why we’re prepared to offer our No Win, No Fee service for the cases, because we believe in access to justice for all.

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pain and problems
January 04, 2019
Act now if you’re suffering from hernia mesh problems

The Group Action Lawyers are calling on people to act now when suffering with hernia mesh problems, and join others claiming with us.

We’re offering No Win, No Fee representation for victims who wish to claim for hernia mesh compensation. We’re already acting for a number of people suffering with problems, and it’s important to act now to secure compensation.

Medical group actions can often mean there are potentially complicated or unclear timeframes to claim. Now we’re in a new year, make sure that your hernia mesh compensation case is high up on your list of things to sort out!

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