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Maine internal bra lawsuits claim the manufacturers of surgical breast mesh failed to protect women from harm. Its use in augmentation or reconstruction surgery has been blamed for many breast injuries. (See our ME Breast Mesh News)
As such, our Maine internal bra lawyers are filing breast mesh lawsuits for surgery victims.
Maine Breast Mesh Lawyers Advocate for Internal Bra Victims
Our team of Maine breast mesh attorneys has represented thousands of victims of dangerous medical implants. In doing so, we have recovered millions of dollars in settlement funds on their behalf.
However, we only pursue breast mesh compensation from internal bra manufacturers, not from our clients’ doctors or hospitals.
- AlloDerm / AlloMax
- DuroSorb
- GalaFLEX
- Phasix
No Legal Fee Unless You Obtain a Settlement
While money damages may be available to revision surgery patients, victims are urged to act promptly. The #1 claim Maine breast mesh attorneys can make for internal bra compensation is one filed within the Statute of Limitations. Follow this link for our latest information on breast mesh multi-district litigation (MDL).
Our Maine breast mesh lawyers are available to review claims now. We offer a free case evaluation to confirm implantation of an internal bra and a related injury or surgery. Further, we never charge a legal fee unless a financial recovery is obtained for our client.
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Maine Internal Bra Lawsuits in State or Federal Court
ME internal bra lawsuits can be filed in state or federal court. Selecting a jurisdiction is generally based on: 1) whether all parties inhabit Maine, and 2) the severity of breast mesh injuries.
Maine State Breast Mesh Claims
When all parties reside in Maine, breast mesh lawsuits of any magnitude can be filed in the State’s county courts (ME Courts Website). The Maine Rules of Civil Procedure sets forth the State’s procedural law for breast surgery claims.
The State of Maine follows a modified comparative negligence rule. Accordingly, a Maine breast mesh lawyer can recover damages for wrongful conduct by internal bra manufacturers provided the plaintiff is less than 50% at fault. However, the augmentation victim’s financial award may be reduced by their own degree of fault (if any).
1st Circuit Breast Mesh Claims in Maine
Maine is part of the First Circuit of the federal court system, and individual breast mesh lawsuits can be filed at its local U.S. District Court. Surgical mesh appeals are heard by the 1st Circuit Court of Appeals.
Provided the breast lift injuries are severe, claims can be filed in this court against defendants nationwide.
However, federal internal bra lawsuits filed in Maine may be transferred to a centralized jurisdiction pursuant to a breast mesh Multi-District Litigation (MDL) Transfer Order. (Follow this link for our additional information on 1st Circuit breast mesh compensation.)
For FAQ about the breast mesh litigation, please see our internal bra lawyers homepage.
Contact our Maine breast mesh lawyers today.