Over the last 100 years, thousands of different medical devices have helped patients recover from injuries, improved mobility, and even saved patients’ lives. Unfortunately, not all medical devices are created equally. We expect medical devices to improve our lives, not worsen our medical conditions or injuries or even cause new chronic conditions. Knee replacements, hip …
Can I Bring a Lawsuit if My Hip or Knee Replacement Device Was Recalled?
Hundreds of thousands of Americans yearly undergo hip or knee replacement surgeries. Hip or knee replacement surgeries aim to provide patients with more mobility and less pain by replacing damaged joints. Unfortunately, there have been numerous instances in which medical device manufacturers produce defective knee and hip replacement joints. These negligent manufacturers have caused significant …
Who is Liable for Medical Device Injuries?
Medical devices are modern inventions that are engineered to improve the quality of life for patients. Unfortunately, these medical devices are sometimes defective and can cause innocent victims to suffer serious injuries and even death. Determining who is liable in medical device injury cases can be challenging. If you have been injured by a medical …
What is a Defective Medical Device?
Medical devices can help us achieve better health, gain mobility, and decrease pain. However, defective medical devices can have the opposite effect, causing unintentional injuries to patients. There are thousands of new medical devices approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) every year. Unfortunately, not all of them undergo the type of rigorous testing …
How Does an Injury Caused by a Medical Device Affect Your Daily Life?
Medical devices were created with the purpose of helping patients in some way. Although most medical devices solve problems and help people overcome or cope with different conditions, this is not always the case. When a medical device malfunctions or is improperly installed, it can lead to serious injuries that can affect an individual’s daily …