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Rhode Island 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 RI Breast Mesh News)
As such, our Rhode Island internal bra lawyers are filing breast mesh lawsuits for surgery victims.
Rhode Island Breast Mesh Lawyers Advocate for Internal Bra Victims
Our team of Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island 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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Rhode Island Internal Bra Lawsuits in State or Federal Court
RI internal bra lawsuits can be filed in state or federal court. Selecting a jurisdiction is generally based on: 1) whether all parties inhabit Rhode Island, and 2) the severity of breast mesh injuries.
Rhode Island State Breast Mesh Claims
When all parties reside in Rhode Island, breast mesh lawsuits of any magnitude can be filed in the State’s county courts (RI Courts Website). The Superior Court Rules of Civil Procedure sets forth Rhode Island’s procedural law for breast surgery claims.
The State of Rhode Island follows a pure comparative negligence rule. Accordingly, a Rhode Island breast mesh lawyer can recover damages for wrongful conduct by internal bra manufacturers regardless of what portion of fault may be assigned to the plaintiff. However, the augmentation victim’s financial award may be reduced by their own degree of fault (if any).
1st Circuit Breast Mesh Claims in Rhode Island
Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island breast mesh lawyers today.