If you or a loved one have experienced adverse health effects as a result of a DePuy ASR hip replacement device, you are advised to speak with a lawyer as soon as possible to learn your legal rights in preparation for a DePuy ASR lawsuit settlement.
An estimated 93,000 patients may have received the defective DePuy ASR hip implants during hip replacement surgeries since the devices were introduced in 2003. Thousands of victims are now choosing to take part in a class action lawsuit against the company on the grounds that the manufacturer knew of the high failure rate associated with the devices long before the August 2010 recall.
Evidence suggests that DePuy was aware of problems regarding the implants as early as 2007 and 2008, when the products were discontinued in Australia after reports surfaced regarding the higher-than-normal failure rates of the devices.
A DePuy ASR lawsuit settlement may offer patients a way to pay for medical expenses, both past and future, incurred as a result of complications involving their DePuy hip implant. Some complications and side effects may cause lasting damage that requires many years of treatment with medications and various therapy options. For patients who experienced metal poisoning, chelating therapy to remove excess metal from the body may take up to two years, which can mean costly medical bills and follow-up testing.
It is important to speak with a lawyer before signing any paperwork or undergoing medical tests or procedures, as you should be aware of your legal rights and the opportunity to be represented in a future DePuy ASR lawsuit settlement.