Zimmer Durom Cup Settlements
During 2006 and 2007, 12,000 Americans had hip replacement surgery and had a Zimmer Durom Cup implanted in one or both hips. Since that time, almost 6% of these devices have failed. Patients have complained of a great deal of pain after they should have been completely healed, and doctors have found that their hip implants have become loose or even migrated from where they should be. Because of these problems, patients are facing expenses caused by extra medical costs and a loss of wages. Zimmer has not come out and admitted its liability, but as patients file lawsuits against them, they have been making some settlements.
In October, 2008 Zimmer announced that it had reserved $47.5 million to pay for claims filed against them. Many physicians aren't so sure that the implant is as good as the company says it is. In fact, when Zimmer offered online training to doctors in order to teach them what they said were more precise techniques for performing the implant surgery, half of the doctors refused to participate. Thus, the entire situation continues to be stressful for everyone involved, but none more than the hundreds of patients who are facing revision surgery due to problems with their implant coming loose in the socket.
These suffering patients definitely deserve some help and restitution which is why product liability lawyers are encouraging them to file lawsuits. Zimmer has been paying some of these claims, too. However, even if the money they are being offered seems like a lot to them, in many cases patients are settling too quickly and without provision being made for ongoing problems in the future. Without waiting to find out what an actual case is worth, people may find themselves paying thousands of dollars out of pocket when further complications arise.
Zimmer holdings has released a recall of their Zimmer Durom cup hip implant. There are Zimmer hip lawsuits pending in multiple states across the US. If you or a loved on has been subject to a Zimmer Durom implant, then you may want to contact a Zimmer Hip Lawyer to see if you have a case.
Anyone who thinks they may have a claim against Zimmer needs to start checking into it. If you think you might qualify, you can call attorney to find out for sure. Look for one that operates nationwide and specializes in litigation against defective medical devices. This law firm has even set up a special division to research and process claims against Zimmer and secure equitable settlements for their clients. Of course, if you'd prefer, you can also contact a local law firm that handles product liability lawsuits.
If your orthopedic surgeon tells you that you're going to need revision surgery to correct your Zimmer Durom hip replacement device, contact an attorney right away. Your attorney will take the steps that are necessary to preserve information about your revision that will prove the liability Zimmer has in your case. If you agree to a settlement without having an attorney, the amount you get will only be a fraction of what lawyers estimate these cases are going to ultimately be worth.
Once your lawyer tells you that you have a case, be prepared to wait in order to get the best settlement you can possibly get. Take the advice your attorney offers you and don't demand speedy restitution. You may end up losing a lot of money if you aren't willing to be patient.
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