Are you suffering chronic pain after receiving a hip replacement? Have you dislocated or fractured your hip? Do you have trouble walking? It is possible that these problems are complications of a defective hip replacement.
The Florida mass tort litigation attorneys of Oldham & Smith represent people who are among those suffering after receiving defective hip replacement parts. Our attorneys offer the investigative skills and determination necessary to prove liability for defective medical devices.
If you or someone in your family has suffered serious complications after having a hip replacement, contact our Tavares defective hip replacement attorneys online or call us toll free at 1-877-232-1591 to schedule a free consultation about your rights. From our office in Tavares, we serve clients throughout central Florida.
Ocala Hip Replacement Recall Attorneys
Several medical device manufacturers have recalled products since 2003 when hip replacement systems were introduced. Most recently, DePuy Orthopaedics recalled two of its hip replacement systems. The ASR XL Acetabular Hip System and the ASR Hip Resurfacing System were recalled in mid-2010. Nearly 100,000 units are in use, showing a failure rate of about 12 percent.
Reported problems and complications of a defective hip replacement include:
- Chronic pain
- Greater risk of hip fracture
- Impaired gait while walking
- Risk of dislocation
Patients suffering from these complications are usually required to have corrective surgery to fix these problems.
Pursuing Compensation for Defective Medical Devices
Our medical malpractice attorneys understand how to meet the challenges of proving liability and damages in mass tort claims, especially those involving defective hip replacements and other medical devices or implants.
We know how to investigate, analyze and present complicated evidence in cases in which defective hip replacement systems are suspected to have caused medical problems. Our skill and experience will greatly increase your chances of success in receiving full and fair compensation.
For more information if you or a loved one has experienced problems after having a hip replacement in Florida, please call 1-877-232-1591 or contact our Ocala hip replacement recall lawyers online for a free consultation. Our lawyers have the skill, experience and resources necessary to handle all of your personal injury and wrongful death claims.
