For those affected by the August 2010 recall of the DePuy ASR XL Acetabular System and the DePuy ASR Hip Resurfacing System, it is often overwhelming to face the medical bills, painful revision surgeries and other problems that may occur as a result of hip recall complications.
A DePuy hip recall lawyer can help to provide direction and legal advice for patients who have questions about their legal rights in the weeks and months following the announcement of the DePuy hip recall. By speaking with a DePuy hip recall lawyer, victims can learn how to locate compensation to cover diagnostic tests, medical treatments, follow-up hip replacement surgeries and any future medical expenses related to their hip replacement.
DePuy hip recall lawyers are currently building a legal case against DePuy Orthopaedics, the manufacturer of the recalled devices, on behalf of the 93,000 patients who have received the faulty implants since the devices were first introduced in 2003. In their cases, DePuy hip recall lawyers cite negligence by the manufacturer, alleging that the company knew about possible design flaws associated with the devices long before the August 2010 recall.
Patients may receive letters, notices, waivers or other legal documents from DePuy Orthopaedics or Johnson & Johnson regarding compensation or a possible settlement, but it is critical to speak with a DePuy hip recall lawyer first, before signing any paperwork or scheduling medical appointments. Although the company may claim to offer compensation for medical expenses, the compensation may not cover certain medical tests, lost wages or future expenses related to the hip replacement surgery and possible follow-up surgeries.