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In recent years, several companies have recalled popular hip replacements from the market due to a high risk of failure and complications. These risks have been documented in many other hip implants that have not been recalled.
When hip implants fail, they not only result in serious pain – they typically require revision surgery to correct, forcing another hardship upon an innocent person like you.
Thousands of people have hired attorneys and filed lawsuits against the makers of these hip implants to seek compensation for their suffering. Some of these lawsuits have resulted in large verdicts to help victims get their lives on track.
If you’ve suffered due to a faulty hip implant, you should speak with an attorney at Pierce Skrabanek in Houston. Our hip replacement lawyers have the legal experience necessary to build a strong case on your behalf.
Some of the most common manufacturers of hip implants in the U.S. are:
The problems caused by failing hip replacements can be excruciatingly painful and can drastically affect a person’s quality of life.
If you are having problems with your hip implant, you may be unable to walk. You may be unable to work. You may have undergone revision surgery. These complications affect you physically, emotionally and financially.
According to the Food and Drug Administration, defective hip replacements can cause the following symptoms:
Many of the recent hip replacement recalls have involved metal hip implants. These were thought to be safer and longer-lasting than older models, though evidence is mounting that the opposite may be true. According to the FDA, metal hip replacements have additional risks.
The metal ball and cup can grind together over time, sending shards of metal into the bloodstream. This can become toxic at high levels.
Reports on file with the FDA from people harmed by hip implants describe serious pain, squeaking noises and tissue damage. Some people require more than one surgery to correct the problems with their hip. If any of this has happened to you, you may be eligible to file a hip implant lawsuit.
To decide how much your hip replacement lawsuit may be worth, our attorneys will gather and review all relevant medical records. We will tally up any work you missed – including work you will miss in the future – and any and all expenses tied to your hip implant.
But there is another kind of suffering that does not have a dollar value – your physical pain and the suffering this has brought upon you and your family. Our hip implant attorneys will seek the maximum compensation possible for this.
The compensation that may be available is different from case to case. One thing is certain, however. The attorneys at Pierce Skrabanek will always seek the maximum compensation possible to help our clients. We will pursue all legal avenues available to get hip replacement victims the compensation they need to move forward in life.
Compensation that we can seek includes:
The terms of settlements are complicated. You should talk to an attorney about whether opting for a settlement is your best option. If you accept a settlement, you likely will lose your right to seek further compensation for your suffering.
It’s possible that pursuing an individual lawsuit against the maker of the hip implant is your best option. There is no way to know until an attorney has reviewed the specifics of your case. That why you should call us today to speak with a lawyer if you or a loved one has been harmed by a faulty hip replacement.
It will take a case evaluation from an experienced hip implant lawsuit attorney to know if you have a case for compensation to pursue. Our attorneys will listen to your story and talk about your options with you. There is no obligation to hire us. The choice is yours.
Our attorneys strive to make the lawsuit process as easy as possible for our clients. We understand that you are going through enough already. We want to leave you to tend to your health while we fight to get you compensated.
No one wants to have to hire an attorney. But it’s important you understand that if you’ve suffered from a recalled or faulty hip replacement, hiring a lawyer may be the only way to get what you need to get past this.
Even if you’re not sure you have a case or want to pursue one, you should contact our attorneys. A consultation is always free and without obligation. You should learn about your rights and options. We’ll tell you what we can do to help, and then you can decide.
Remember that just because a hip implant has not been recalled does not mean you are not allowed to hire an attorney and seek compensation if you’ve been harmed.
The lawsuits against Stryker, DePuy and other companies allege that the manufacturers sold a product that was not safe and did not warn patients or doctors about the extent of the potential complications.These hip implants were approved by the FDA through a regulatory shortcut known as 501(k), which means they were subjected to less scrutiny than some other medical devices that come before the FDA.
The attorneys at Pierce Skrabanek take cases on a contingency basis, which means that we don’t earn our pay until we are able to collect compensation for you. Put simply: if we don’t win, you pay us nothing.
We know how tough things can get after an injury. That’s why we make your struggles our fight. With over three decades of combined experience, we’ve been the reliable allies our clients need, tackling financial hardships, physical pain, and major life changes. Our track record of successful verdicts and settlements speaks to our team’s passion and dedication to helping clients get the support and justice they need.
Summary: Settled a Jones Act case for $14 million two days before trial. Our client suffered a head injury on the Hercules 15 Inland Barge. The Hercules 15 was located in Lake Washington, Louisiana at the time of the incident. Hercules employees tack welded a three foot pipe to the derrick and then forgot to remove it before starting drilling operations. The pipe was jarred loose and hit the plaintiff in the head. The case was filed in Galveston County court in March 2008. The case was set for trial February 2, 2009. Hercules settled the entire case for $14 million on the eve of trial.
Summary: Served as trial counsel and obtained an $11.6 million jury verdict in a Houston, Texas case involving a worker who suffered a catastrophic injury that resulted in the loss of most of the sight in one of his eyes. The jury deliberated for only a day and a half before finding the defendant liable for designing a faulty piece of equipment that led to the injuries. The pretrial settlement offer was less than $300,000.
