DePuy Hip Recall

The recipients of the metal-on-metal hip implants from DePuy, particularly the ASR Acetabular System and the ASR Hip Resurfacing System, have been seriously affected by their failing rate. Instead of the projected 15-year shelf life of hip implants, those from DePuy were only able to work for less than five years. Months, even, for a few. It was also revealed that these implants never really underwent standard clinical testing procedures set forth by the Food and Drug Administration. When the company issued a product recall on their hip implants, they have created their reimbursement process for all the affected recipients. The catch is that this so-called reimbursement would not really benefit the victims, because its purpose is to protect the assets of the company by preventing lawsuits filed against them.

So you gather all the necessary documents, and you press charges against the company giant. You might be overwhelmed by the complexity of the legal procedure--the hearings, multi-district litigation, class-action suits, trial proceedings, and so much more, yet the one question that lingers in your mind still bothers you: “How much will I get from DePuy?”

No matter how badly you were injured from the defective DePuy hip implant, how much it has cost you, or how your whole life was generally affected by it, no hip recall lawyer can give you the best and concise figure in compensation. Class-action lawsuits are not recommended because it may decrease your chances of recovery. It is not even certain if DePuy is willing enough to settle their hip recall lawsuits in court.

The stage when DePuy chooses to start the settlement discussions will affect the compensation that the victims will receive. The results of class action lawsuits cannot be predicted, especially with the likelihood that a few victims will probably receive lesser damages than what they truly deserve.

Regardless of all the unclear areas, the company might still choose to settle most of its lawsuits in the light of the DePuy hip replacement recall. In your situation, the only factor that you have control over is your choice of a hip recall lawyer--one who is experienced, skilled, competent and intelligent enough to guarantee you of the fair compensation you rightfully deserve.