Thousands have had DePuy hip replacement surgery and Zimmer Durom Cup implants to increase mobility and comfort. However, research shows a 13% failure rate for the DePuy total hip replacement system, and the Zimmer Durom Cup has an estimated 25% failure rate. When these medical devices fail to work as promised, you’re left with severe pain and less mobility than before the surgery.
If you are one of the many people who have had a defective DePuy hip replacement, Zimmer Durom Cup implant, or any other hip replacement surgery with negative results, you can rest easy knowing that the Minnesota attorneys at Meshbesher & Spence are here to help. We are prepared to work hard to make sure you are appropriately compensated for your medical expenses and physical and emotional suffering, as well as ensuring cooperation from your medical providers.
Meshbesher & Spence wants to help.
As the victim of a defective hip implant, you likely face pain and suffering, unmanageable medical bills, complex insurance claims, other out of pocket expenses, not to mention the complications from the surgery that may be complicating you and your family’s lives. In stressful situations like this, you need to make sure someone is standing up for you.
The Minnesota attorneys at Meshbesher & Spence are experienced in defective medical equipment and medical malpractice claims, and will make sure the claim investigation is completed properly and completely, insurance benefits are coordinated smoothly, and that you, as the victim, are appropriately compensated for your distress and suffering.
Victims of defective DePuy hip implants and Zimmer Durom Cup implants can recover damages for:
- Pain and suffering
- Loss of enjoyment of life
- Interference with familial relationships
- Disability
- Disfigurement and scarring
- Emotional distress
- Past, present and future medical bills
- Lost wages, future earnings and earning capacity
- … and other general damages.
Talk with a Minnesota attorney at Meshbesher & Spence about the circumstances of your procedures for a thorough review of your claim.
What You Should Do
If you or a loved one has been affected by a defective hip replacement or implant, it is very important to see a doctor immediately to document your condition in a medical record. Then, contact Meshbesher & Spence for a consultation with our personal injury attorneys, who are available to visit you in the hospital or in your home, as well as in our offices, and will help you determine if you will be able to recover damages for your suffering.