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What Steps Should You Take if You’ve Suffered Serious Injuries Due to a Dangerous Medical Device?

If you or a loved one have been harmed or have suffered serious health problems as a result of a defective medical device or faulty implant, you must take immediate action to safeguard your well-being and the viability of your personal injury or wrongful death claim.

The first step you should take is to seek medical attention from professionals immediately. Early medical treatment could reduce the chances of ongoing pain and suffering and other more serious consequences. Before you are discharged from the hospital, be sure to ask for a copy of your medical records, as this could prove valuable evidence to a medical malpractice or defective medical device attorney.

Next, you should seek professional legal counsel from experienced attorneys familiar with these practice areas. An attorney will help explain your legal options for acting against the at-fault party responsible for the adverse events that harmed you or your family member. Sometimes, your legal representative may wish for a doctor or other expert to work closely with your case and provide guidance while reviewing your medical records. While doctors provide a medical perspective, our law firm will provide the legal knowledge necessary to fight for a successful outcome for your case.

To learn more about our legal services, please schedule a free initial consultation with our defective medical device lawyers today.

Why Do Medical Devices Fail?

Medical device defects, errors, and failures can happen at various stages, including the design process, the manufacturing of the device, and the marketing phase.

To prove that you or a loved one suffered severe injuries or death due to a design flaw, you and your attorneys must show the courts that the medical device was unreasonably dangerous as it was designed or that the device was not safe for its intended purposes.

Defective medical devices can be recalled due to misleading information, defective sales, inaccurate advertising, or improper labeling that affects the documentation and instructions for proper use. If advertisements, improper product labeling, or misleading information results in an injury, our legal team can help you determine liability for your case.

The medical device manufacturer must precisely assemble medical devices. If there was a flaw in the manufacturing process due to human error, faulty parts and components, or some other factor, it may be possible to hold medical device companies responsible.

What Are Your Legal Rights in Medical Product Liability Cases?

In most product liability cases, strict liability applies. When a plaintiff files a personal injury claim or a wrongful death action seeking financial recovery, they must prove that injuries or death resulted from the at-fault parties’ negligence or reckless actions.

Proving fault is not often a requirement when filing a defective medical device lawsuit. However, it will be necessary to prove that the medical device was defective or flawed in some capacity. A link must be drawn between the defect or flaws and the injuries sustained or the unfortunate death of the patient. A medical device lawyer can help gather evidence to assist you with filing your claim.

For assistance throughout the legal process, please contact our law firm, which serves clients nationwide in medical product liability cases.

Who May Be the Liable Parties Involved in Defective Medical Device Cases?

You must determine liability before recovering compensation from the at-fault parties and their insurance company providers.

The following parties may be found liable in a product liability case:

• The medical device manufacturer
• Defective medical device designer
• The distributors of defective medical devices
• Testing facilities and laboratories
• Marketing and advertising firms
• Physicians, doctors, surgeons, nurses, and hospitals

If you have been injured by a defective medical device, such as surgical mesh, a faulty hip implant, or another device, please contact our law firm for legal assistance.

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FDA approval doesn’t mean a medical device is safe.

Before a medical device is made available to the public, it must be approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). But the approval process is far from foolproof.

Just because a device has received FDA approval does not mean it’s safe or free from dangerous and potentially deadly flaws. Often, devices that have already been implanted in or used by tens of thousands of patients are found to have catastrophic problems.

Those problems could involve:

• Defective design
• Improper manufacturing
• Inadequate testing
• Deceptive marketing
• Inadequate warnings

Why Trust a Defective Device Attorney from Our Law Firm for Your Legal Issues?

LawMD aggressively pursues claims on behalf of those who have been hurt by defective medical devices. Our defective medical device lawyers have a long track record of successfully helping those who have suffered because of defective medical devices. We have achieved substantial verdicts and settlements that have held manufacturers accountable for their negligence and brought our clients much-needed financial recovery.

Our defective medical device attorney is dedicated to providing the highest level of legal representation to every client we have the privilege to represent. We constantly stay up-to-date on new developments in law and medicine and use our decades of combined experience to get our clients results, both in the courtroom and at the negotiating table.

Many of our defective medical device attorneys are also licensed physicians. Their extensive medical education and training allow them to promptly evaluate potential claims without the delay or expense involved in retaining outside experts to do so. This combination of skill and experience assists our attorneys in these legally and medically complex cases.

Do You Need the Legal Services of a Defective Medical Device Lawyer?

LawMD investigates claims of injuries and death related to all medical implants and devices, regardless of whether or not they have been the subject of publicized complaints or recalls.

Currently, we are evaluating and pursuing claims on behalf of those who have suffered because of complications caused by a wide range of devices, including:

• NuvaRing
• Pinnacle hip implants
• Metal-on-metal hip replacements
• Stryker hip replacements
• Wright Medical hip replacements
• Transvaginal mesh
• IVC filters
• Essure birth control
• Bair Hugger blankets
• Power morcellators

Can Our Law Firm Help You Take Legal Action in Pursuit of Financial Compensation?

With a well-argued and comprehensive personal injury claim, injured parties and their loved ones can pursue compensation from at-fault parties responsible for a faulty medical device. If you were not adequately warned of the potential risks of serious harm, our legal team can help you recover a fair settlement for your injuries and losses, regardless of the type of medical device.

Compensation we may be able to recover for your case includes the following:

• Past medical bills and future medical expenses
• Lost wages and lost income earning capacity
• Out-of-pocket expenses
• Disability, disfigurement, or dismemberment
• Property damage
• Ongoing and future projected medical care
• Home nursing or rehabilitation services
• Physical pain and suffering
• Emotional trauma, mental anguish, and psychological suffering
• Loss of quality of life
• Lost companionship or consortium
• Funeral, memorial, and burial expenses
• Wrongful death