subject: Why A Good Hip Attorney Is Imperative When A Hip Implant Fails [print this page] With recalls recently being announced regarding Zimmer, Stryker, and DePuy Hip Replacement devices, more and more individuals are wondering just what to do if they find out that they have a faulty implant. The truth is that, aside from getting in touch with a physician immediately, one of the first calls that a person should make is to a good hip attorney.
Of course, hip replacement patients that feel as if something is going or has gone wrong with their device should never hesitate to contact their physician. This is especially true if there is chronic pain involved, as well as if the patient experiences repetitive clicking, popping, frequent swelling, a feeling that the implant has loosened, implant dislocation, and of course fracture. Ensuring that all medical issues are properly reported and that treatment is administered and documented should be a given, because the patient should always put their own care first and foremost. Contacting an attorney should be step number two.
You see, a good attorney that is experienced in handling cases that involve medical device failure can not only consult with an individual on the amount of compensation that they might be entitled to, but they can also ensure that all of the required paperwork is completed, all of the imperative evidence is collected, and the action is filed in a timely manner.
Too often people put things off, assuming that they will eventually get around to doing it. In many cases where legal action is necessary, this is one of the major factors because the law only allows a very specific amount of time that an individual is able to take action against another individual or corporation. When people wait until the last minute to file, it often results in their case not being properly heard due to missing paperwork, failure to fill out a certain section, or some other legality. The worst case scenario is that a person completely forgets about their filing date and misses it altogether. With an attorney, that should not happen. The recent Hip Replacement Recall has led many to contact an attorney. However, with an estimated 90,000 devices that have been recalled, the number of patients that are expected to retain counsel is estimated in the thousands.
