Urological injuries occur often, sometimes resulting in difficult, painful, or emotionally fraught problems for the patient and potential health provider liability. The use of transvaginal mesh products has resulted in patient suffering and significant litigation. The rate of urological injury has been a significant concern.

Early diagnosis and intervention of the many potential urological injuries is important for the best possible outcome.

It has been found that injuries to the urinary tract, particularly the ureter, are the most common cause for legal action against gynecologic surgeons.

Attorneys, physicians, insurers, employers, manufacturers, and other potential parties to litigation need to understand the types of litigation issues that may arise in connection with a urological injury.

Arbitration or mediation may be required by contract or statute, may be mandated by the court or, in some circumstances, may be the appropriate method for a negotiated resolution.

The following are reasons why the attorney, physician, insurer, or employer would want to reach settlement, and not take the action to trial.

The following are reasons why the attorney, physician, insurer, or employer would want to take the action to trial.

How much have juries awarded and what settlements have been reached recently in cases involving urological injuries?

This section provides detailed medical information on urological disorders and urinary dysfunction including discussing the urinary tract, common disorders and conditions, the symptoms and diagnosis of specific urologic problems, and testing and treatment procedures. Also discussed is the patient’s prognosis and ability to work.

Provided is a listing of law and medical resources for further information on urological disorders and urinary dysfunction.