Medical devices are instruments, apparatuses, implements, or machines that are worn, implanted, or utilized for the purpose of healing, treatment, or enhancing appearance. Although they may provide delivery of medication, pharmaceutical products are not their primary component. Examples can include cosmetic implants, hip joint replacements, and surgical instruments.
Regrettably, sometimes these devices end up doing more harm than good. They may aggravate the ailment they were designed to treat, create an additional disorder, or even cause death. For more than a decade, Sullivan & Brill, LLP has been assisting individuals who have been harmed by dangerous medical devices. If you or a loved one has experienced the devastating impact of a defective device, our compassionate New York personal injury attorneys can help. Our team can present the formidable advocacy you require to hold liable manufactures accountable for the injuries they have caused.
Injuries sustained from a defective medical device can be heartbreaking, especially when it adds additional hardship to an individual already confronting a medical situation. Adding insult to injury, repairing the damage caused by such devices can include additional surgeries, lost time from work, pain and suffering, and compounded medical bills. What was looked forward to as a successful treatment may end up resulting in permanent disability or death.
A defective medical device used in an emergency room can significantly impact patient care and outcomes. These devices, which range from life-saving equipment like defibrillators and ventilators to diagnostic tools such as imaging machines, are critical in delivering timely and accurate treatment.
At Sullivan & Brill, LLP, we are dedicated to assisting innocent patients who are suffering as a result of a defective medical device. If you or a loved one is confronting the impacts of such implements, contact us today to request a free case evaluation. We have the resources to investigate your claim and provide the aggressive representation you need to achieve the maximum compensation possible.
If you have experienced significant, adverse reactions to a medical device, chances are you are not the only one. Oftentimes, it is numerous individuals who have been harmed. These claims often are consolidated before one federal judge in a multidistrict litigation (MDL), allowing plaintiffs to band together and share information.
Currently, our team of dedicated personal injury attorneys are investigating and constructing litigation for various dangerous medical devices, including:
The medical device industry is big business. Yearly revenue is in excess of $100 billion! The quest for massive profits has led some of these manufacturers to rush testing and falsify results. Sometimes, the defects in these products do not come to light until they are used on a large scale. In these cases, companies who produce the devices can be slow to warn consumers of the potential dangers.
No matter how the product got to the medical marketplace, or how long it has been in use, the manufacturers of dangerous medical devices need to be held accountable for the suffering they have caused. At Sullivan & Brill, LLP, our experienced New York personal injury lawyers are passionate protectors of our clients' rights to optimal compensation for their damages.
For more information on how we may assist you achieve justice for your damages from a defective medical device, call us today to schedule an appointment. We do not collect any fees unless we achieve a successful resolution to your case.
Sullivan & Brill, LLP serves clients in the New York City metro and surrounding areas, Puerto Rico, and nationwide. Contact us by calling (212) 566-1000 today for your free consultation!
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