subject: Hip Replacement Problems Caused By The Defective Depuy Implant May Warrant Legal Action [print this page] Patients that have recently undergone surgery to implant an artificial hip are discovering they may be at risk for hip replacement problems if the device they put in their body was made by DePuy Orthopedics. There was DePuy recall announced in August 2010 regarding their ASR hip system after it was discovered that the device was generating significantly more debris than the average metal-on-metal implant and to such a degree that it patients were at risk for serious health issues. The discovery of this flaw in the design of the DePuy implant left the company with no choice but to recall their product but many victims feel they didn't act soon enough.
When these individuals learn that their hip replacement problems are caused by their defective implant, they are right to consider legal action. These patients will likely need revision surgery and must endure additional recovery time, often not long after their original operation. Those considering a hip replacement lawsuit can contact the Law Offices of Chandler, Mathis, & Zivley, PC for a free case review.
A hip replacement lawyer from Chandler, Mathis, & Zivley will have experience in these cases and be prepared to offer credible advice on potential litigation. Patients that have questions about their legal options related the hip replacement problems they're experiencing can get those answers speaking to an attorney that has previously worked on a hip lawsuit and willing to do what it takes to fight for their rights which is what they get from Chandler, Mathis, & Zivley.
The Law Offices of Chandler, Mathis & Zivley, PC is a Houston-based law firm who for decades has been representing plaintiffs in cases of personal injury, business and commercial matters, and contract law. This professional law firm has developed an impressive reputation for helping its clients to achieve appropriate compensation, and as a result of its efforts, the Law Offices of Chandler, Mathis & Zivley has achieved the highest rating ("AV") awarded by the legal publication Martindale-Hubbell. For more information, please contact the Law Offices of Chandler, Mathis & Zivley, PC directly.
