Hip Implant Recalls and Defective Joint Replacements
Orthopedic joint replacements are one of the key areas of our medical product liability law practice. We represent patients nationally who have defective joint replacement devices implanted into their bodies. Most of our cases involve problems with the way a medical device was either designed or made. Recent high profile examples include the DePuy ASR Hip Recall and the Zimmer Durom Hip Cup.
Over the years Maglio Christopher and Toale, PA has litigated against almost all of the manufacturers in the orthopedic industry; some more often than others. During these cases, we have developed contacts within the orthopedic community, an understanding of how that community works, and we've gained extensive medical knowledge about these orthopedic products.
Why the Maglio Christopher & Toale, P.A. Law Firm Does NOT Sue Orthopedic Surgeons.
We do not represent patients in lawsuits against orthopedic surgeons because the problems in these cases are with the device itself. We limit our representation strictly to prosecuting cases against the manufacturers, sellers, and distributors of defective joint replacement devices. In the event that we take your case, we will limit our representation to those potential defendants.
How Do I Know if I Have a Defective Orthopedic Joint Replacement Case or a Recalled Hip?
The joint replacement legal team at Maglio Christopher & Toale, P.A. will review your relevant medical records to determine if you have a case. Usually, we need the orthopedic surgeon's office chart, the operative reports for the original joint replacement surgery and the revision surgery (if performed), and the device record for the original surgery from the hospital chart (this shows the product and lot numbers of the components of the device). If you have the device, we would also like to see pictures of it. We can help you track down many of these records if needed. Once we review them, we'll be able to tell you if our law firm can represent you in your case. Because each case is so different, there's no one formula to determine if you do or don't have a viable case.
How Much Does it Cost to Litigate a Joint Replacement Case?
There is no cost to you unless you win a cash settlement in the case. Our clients prefer to hire us on a contingency basis because these are expensive cases to litigate. That means that our law firm is paid a percentage of what you receive in compensation. If you do not receive any compensation at the end of litigation, we get no fee and you owe us nothing. We often work on cases together with partner law firms in the states where we file the lawsuit suit. Having two law firms working on your behalf is at NO additional cost to you.
Is There a Time Deadline to Files a Joint Replacement Lawsuit?
Almost every state has a very limited period of time in which you can bring suit over a defective product. So please do not delay.