North Carolina Pinnacle Hip Implant Injury Lawyers
Hip implants are meant to alleviate your pain and allow some enjoyment and adventure back into your life. Unfortunately, hip replacement systems provided by DePuy Pinnacle have failed at alarming levels. Because of this failure rate, the Pinnacle hip replacement system was recalled and removed from the market in 2018. Even with the recall, people with these hip replacement systems could be eligible for compensation for their suffering.
Navigating the Complexities of Defective Medical Device Claims
We represent clients who have been harmed by defective medical devices, working to hold manufacturers accountable for their negligence. Our team helps secure compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, and the long-term impact of injuries caused by faulty products.
Additionally, we pursue third-party claims for additional compensation and assist clients in navigating the complex legal and regulatory processes, ensuring they receive the financial support necessary for their recovery and future care.
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Hip Replacement System Problems
How will you know if your hip replacement is failing? You’ll experience one or more of the following problems:
- Sudden and unexplained hip pain.
- Balancing issues.
- Difficulty standing or walking.
The Pinnacle hip implant used metal-on-metal technology to reduce the likelihood of device failure. Too many hip replacements fail because of overuse, a problem manufacturers attempted to avoid using these metal-on-metal replacement systems.
Unfortunately, metal-on-metal hip systems cause health issues for recipients. The metal rubs against other metal components, causing microscopic metallic pieces to break free and enter the recipient’s body. This causes metallosis, infection, immobility, and extreme pain.
Defective Products
When you see a doctor for treatment, you expect a diagnosis and plan of attack to help you improve, feel better, and return to your normal life, even if the plan includes surgery, like a hip replacement. Unfortunately, improvement is not always the result. When a medical device, like a Pinnacle hip replacement, fails or causes additional harm, you may have a product liability claim against the manufacturer.
Defective product liability is a legal theory that allows people to hold companies responsible for the damage caused by their defective products. To prove a product caused your health issues, you need to show the product was defective and caused you harm. This can be difficult to do, especially because of the complexities of the medical devices used.
You may need to see a doctor who can examine your hip replacement and document it as the cause of your health issues and the source of your pain. Because medical device manufacturers have placed profits over your safety, you may be able to collect compensation from them even if you’ve already received a hip replacement.
Defective Medical Device FAQs
Defective medical device claims can be complex, with numerous legal challenges that may feel overwhelming, especially while recovering from injuries and managing the consequences of a faulty product.
To assist you, we’ve compiled answers to some of the most common questions our clients have about defective medical device cases. Read on to understand your rights and explore your options for compensation.
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Speak With a Trusted Greenville Pinnacle Hip Implant Lawyer Today
If you or a loved one recently underwent a hip replacement, you may have been implanted with a defective Pinnacle hip product. Defective implants can cause significant health issues and may entitle you to compensation.
Contact an experienced Greenville Pinnacle hip implant lawyer to explore your legal options. Our team can evaluate your case, guide you through the legal process, and help you seek the compensation you deserve for any harm caused by a defective hip replacement.