Las Vegas DePuy Hip Recall Attorney

Nevada Defective Product Lawyers

Two models of an ASR hip replacement implant from DePuy Orthopaedics Inc. (a subsidiary of Johnson & Johnson) are currently under recall. The ASR XL Acetabular System and the ASR Hip Resurfacing System devices were implanted in patients between 2003 and 2009.

DePuy announced a recall of the DePuy hip implant devices in August 2010 after acknowledging an unacceptable failure rate of 12 to 13 percent. Patients who were implanted with a problematic DePuy hip replacement have experienced:

• Pain and swelling in the hip, groin, leg or lower back
• Difficulty walking and a decline in physical abilities
• Elevated levels of metals in the bloodstream

If you received a hip implant and you are now hearing a clicking or crunching sound from the hip area, or have experienced the sensation that your hip is not in the correct place, your medical device may have failed.

If you have been injured by a defective medical device such as an ASR hip replacement, it's important that you understand your rights. Contact Harris & Harris Lawyers online or call 702-880-4529 or toll free 800-393-2350. Your consultation with a product attorney is free.

Know Your Rights in Product Defect Cases

When defective products are sold to the public, manufacturers and distributors can be held accountable for the injuries people suffer. While DePuy has said it will cover "reasonable and customary costs of monitoring and treatment," that may not fully cover your expenses, to say nothing of pain and suffering and possible loss of wages.

To fully understand your losses and the amount of compensation that may be available in your case, it's important to document not only the medical facts, but also the effect the injury has had on your day-to-day life.

Some people may experience more severe medical problems than others. If your job requires a great deal of physical activity, you may have lost days from work or even lost a job due to your disability. Everyone's case is unique and requires an individual assessment.

The Las Vegas injury attorneys at Harris & Harris Lawyers will work with medical experts, economists and life care planners to document the extent of your injuries and losses.

You pay nothing unless we recover compensation on your behalf

Contact the Las Vegas injury attorneys at our firm or call 702-880-4529 or toll free 800-393-2350. Your consultation is free. Our fees are based on the success of your case. You pay us nothing unless we recover compensation for you. We welcome attorney referrals.

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