If you or a loved one suffered injuries, property damage, or other financial losses due to another party’s actions, you may be entitled to compensation for those losses.
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If you or a loved one suffered a personal injury or financial loss due to a car accident in Chicago, IL – you may be entitled to compensation for those damages.
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If you or a loved one have suffered injuries, property damage, or other financial losses due to a truck accident in Chicago, IL – you may qualify to take legal action to gain compensation for those injuries and losses.
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If you or a loved one suffered an injury in a motorcycle accident in Chicago or the greater Chicagoland area – you may be eligible to file a Chicago motorcycle accident lawsuit.
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If you have been involved in a bicycle accident in Chicago at no fault of your own and you suffered injuries as a result, you may qualify to file a Chicago bike accident lawsuit.
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Chicago is one of the nation’s largest construction centers.
Thousands of men and women work on sites across the city and metropolitan area on tasks ranging from skilled trades to administrative operations.
Unfortunately, construction site accidents are fairly common.
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Nursing homes and nursing facilities should provide a safe, supportive environment for senior citizens, with qualified staff, nurses, and aids administering quality care.
Unfortunately, nursing home abuse and neglect can occur, leaving residents at risk and vulnerable.
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If you are a resident of Chicago, or the greater Chicagoland area, and you have a loved one who suffered a fatal injury due to another party’s negligence or malpractice – you may qualify to file a wrongful death lawsuit on your loved one’s behalf.
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If you have suffered a slip and fall injury in Chicago you may be eligible for compensation through legal action.
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When a child is injured at a daycare center, parents are left wondering who can be held liable, who to contact for legal help, and how a lawsuit may pan out for them.
If your child has suffered an injury at a daycare facility, you may be eligible to file a daycare injury lawsuit.
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If you or a loved one suffered injuries, property damage, or other financial losses due to another party’s actions, you may be entitled to compensation for those losses.
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If you or a loved one suffered a personal injury or financial loss due to a car accident in Edwardsville, IL – you may be entitled to compensation for those damages.
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If you or a loved one have suffered injuries, property damage, or other financial losses due to a truck accident in Edwardsville, IL – you may qualify to take legal action to gain compensation for those injuries and losses.
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If you or a loved one suffered an injury in a motorcycle accident in Edwardsville – you may be eligible to file an Edwardsville motorcycle accident lawsuit.
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If you have been involved in a bicycle accident in Edwardsville at no fault of your own and you suffered injuries as a result, you may qualify to file an Edwardsville bike accident lawsuit.
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Nursing homes and nursing facilities should provide a safe, supportive environment for senior citizens, with qualified staff, nurses, and aids administering quality care.
Unfortunately, nursing home abuse and neglect can occur, leaving residents at risk and vulnerable.
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If you are a resident of Edwardsville and you have a loved one who suffered a fatal injury due to another party’s negligence or malpractice – you may qualify to file a wrongful death lawsuit on your loved one’s behalf.
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If you have suffered a slip and fall injury in Edwardsville you may be eligible for compensation through legal action.
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When a child is injured at a daycare center, parents are left wondering who can be held liable, who to contact for legal help, and how a lawsuit may pan out for them.
If your child has suffered an injury at a daycare facility, you may be eligible to file a daycare injury lawsuit.
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If you or a loved one suffered injuries on someone else’s property in Edwardsville IL, you may be entitled to financial compensation.
If property owners fail to keep their premises safe, and their negligence leads to injuries, property damages or other losses as a result of an accident or incident, a premises liability lawsuit may be possible.
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If you or a loved one suffered injuries, property damage, or other financial losses due to another party’s actions, you may be entitled to compensation for those losses.
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If you or a loved one suffered a personal injury or financial loss due to a car accident in St. Louis, IL – you may be entitled to compensation for those damages.
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If you or a loved one have suffered injuries, property damage, or other financial losses due to a truck accident in St. Louis, IL – you may qualify to take legal action to gain compensation for those injuries and losses.
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If you or a loved one suffered an injury in a motorcycle accident in St. Louis or the greater St. Louis area – you may be eligible to file a St. Louis motorcycle accident lawsuit.
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If you have been involved in a bicycle accident in St. Louis at no fault of your own and you suffered injuries as a result, you may qualify to file a St. Louis bike accident lawsuit.
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St. Louis is one of the nation’s largest construction centers.
Thousands of men and women work on sites across the city and metropolitan area on tasks ranging from skilled trades to administrative operations.
Unfortunately, construction site accidents are fairly common.
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Nursing homes and nursing facilities should provide a safe, supportive environment for senior citizens, with qualified staff, nurses, and aids administering quality care.
Unfortunately, nursing home abuse and neglect can occur, leaving residents at risk and vulnerable.
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If you are a resident of St. Louis, or the greater St. Louis area, and you have a loved one who suffered a fatal injury due to another party’s negligence or malpractice – you may qualify to file a wrongful death lawsuit on your loved one’s behalf.
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If you have suffered a slip and fall injury in St. Louis you may be eligible for compensation through legal action.
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When a child is injured at a daycare center, parents are left wondering who can be held liable, who to contact for legal help, and how a lawsuit may pan out for them.
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Suboxone, a medication often used to treat opioid use disorder (OUD), has become a vital tool which offers a safer and more controlled approach to managing opioid addiction.
Despite its widespread use, Suboxone has been linked to severe tooth decay and dental injuries.
Suboxone Tooth Decay Lawsuits claim that the companies failed to warn about the risks of tooth decay and other dental injuries associated with Suboxone sublingual films.
Depo-Provera, a contraceptive injection, has been linked to an increased risk of developing brain tumors (including glioblastoma and meningioma).
Women who have used Depo-Provera and subsequently been diagnosed with brain tumors are filing lawsuits against Pfizer (the manufacturer), alleging that the company failed to adequately warn about the risks associated with the drug.
Despite the claims, Pfizer maintains that Depo-Provera is safe and effective, citing FDA approval and arguing that the scientific evidence does not support a causal link between the drug and brain tumors.
You may be eligible to file a Depo Provera Lawsuit if you used Depo-Provera and were diagnosed with a brain tumor.
Tepezza, approved by the FDA in 2020, is used to treat Thyroid Eye Disease (TED), but some patients have reported hearing issues after its use.
The Tepezza lawsuit claims that Horizon Therapeutics failed to warn patients about the potential risks and side effects of the drug, leading to hearing loss and other problems, such as tinnitus.
You may be eligible to file a Tepezza Lawsuit if you or a loved one took Tepezza and subsequently suffered permanent hearing loss or tinnitus.
Elmiron, a drug prescribed for interstitial cystitis, has been linked to serious eye damage and vision problems in scientific studies.
Thousands of Elmiron Lawsuits have been filed against Janssen Pharmaceuticals, the manufacturer, alleging that the company failed to warn patients about the potential risks.
You may be eligible to file an Elmiron Lawsuit if you or a loved one took Elmiron and subsequently suffered vision loss, blindness, or any other eye injury linked to the prescription drug.
The chemotherapy drug Taxotere, commonly used for breast cancer treatment, has been linked to severe eye injuries, permanent vision loss, and permanent hair loss.
Taxotere Lawsuits are being filed by breast cancer patients and others who have taken the chemotherapy drug and subsequently developed vision problems.
If you or a loved one used Taxotere and subsequently developed vision damage or other related medical problems, you may be eligible to file a Taxotere Lawsuit and seek financial compensation.
Although pressure cookers were designed to be safe and easy to use, a number of these devices have been found to have a defect that can lead to excessive buildup of internal pressure.
The excessive pressure may result in an explosion that puts users at risk of serious injuries such as burns, lacerations, an even electrocution.
If your pressure cooker exploded and caused substantial burn injuries or other serious injuries, you may be eligible to file a Pressure Cooker Lawsuit and secure financial compensation for your injuries and damages.
Several studies have found a correlation between heavy social media use and mental health challenges, especially among younger users.
Social media harm lawsuits claim that social media companies are responsible for onsetting or heightening mental health problems, eating disorders, mood disorders, and other negative experiences of teens and children
You may be eligible to file a Social Media Mental Health Lawsuit if you are the parents of a teen, or teens, who attribute their use of social media platforms to their mental health problems.
The Paragard IUD, a non-hormonal birth control device, has been linked to serious complications, including device breakage during removal.
Numerous lawsuits have been filed against Teva Pharmaceuticals, the manufacturer of Paragard, alleging that the company failed to warn about the potential risks.
If you or a loved one used a Paragard IUD and subsequently suffered complications and/or injuries, you may qualify for a Paragard Lawsuit.
Patients with the PowerPort devices may possibly be at a higher risk of serious complications or injury due to a catheter failure, according to lawsuits filed against the manufacturers of the Bard PowerPort Device.
If you or a loved one have been injured by a Bard PowerPort Device, you may be eligible to file a Bard PowerPort Lawsuit and seek financial compensation.
Vaginal Mesh Lawsuits are being filed against manufacturers of transvaginal mesh products for injuries, pain and suffering, and financial costs related to complications and injuries of these medical devices.
Over 100,000 Transvaginal Mesh Lawsuits have been filed on behalf of women injured by vaginal mesh and pelvic mesh products.
If you or a loved one have suffered serious complications or injuries from vaginal mesh, you may be eligible to file a Vaginal Mesh Lawsuit.
Parents and guardians are filing lawsuits against major video game companies (including Epic Games, Activision Blizzard, and Microsoft), alleging that they intentionally designed their games to be addictive — leading to severe mental and physical health issues in minors.
The lawsuits claim that these companies used psychological tactics and manipulative game designs to keep players engaged for extended periods — causing problems such as anxiety, depression, and social withdrawal.
You may be eligible to file a Video Game Addiction Lawsuit if your child has been diagnosed with gaming addiction or has experienced negative effects from excessive gaming.
Above ground pool accidents have led to lawsuits against manufacturers due to defective restraining belts that pose serious safety risks to children.
These belts, designed to provide structural stability, can inadvertently act as footholds, allowing children to climb into the pool unsupervised, increasing the risk of drownings and injuries.
Parents and guardians are filing lawsuits against pool manufacturers, alleging that the defective design has caused severe injuries and deaths.
If your child was injured or drowned in an above ground pool accident involving a defective restraining belt, you may be eligible to file a lawsuit.
Recent scientific studies have found that the use of chemical hair straightening products, hair relaxers, and other hair products present an increased risk of uterine cancer, endometrial cancer, breast cancer, and other health problems.
Legal action is being taken against manufacturers and producers of these hair products for their failure to properly warn consumers of potential health risks.
You may be eligible to file a Hair Straightener Cancer Lawsuit if you or a loved one used chemical hair straighteners, hair relaxers, or other similar hair products, and subsequently were diagnosed with:
AFFF (Aqueous Film Forming Foam) is a firefighting foam that has been linked to various health issues, including cancer, due to its PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) content.
Numerous AFFF Lawsuits have been filed against AFFF manufacturers, alleging that they knew about the health risks but failed to warn the public.
AFFF Firefighting Foam lawsuits aim to hold manufacturers accountable for putting peoples’ health at risk.
You may be eligible to file an AFFF Lawsuit if you or a loved one was exposed to firefighting foam and subsequently developed cancer.
Paraquat, a widely-used herbicide, has been linked to Parkinson’s disease, leading to numerous Paraquat Parkinson’s Disease Lawsuits against its manufacturers for failing to warn about the risks of chronic exposure.
Due to its toxicity, the EPA has restricted the use of Paraquat and it is currently banned in over 30 countries.
You may be eligible to file a Paraquat Lawsuit if you or a loved one were exposed to Paraquat and subsequently diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease or other related health conditions.
Mesothelioma is an aggressive form of cancer primarily caused by exposure to asbestos.
Asbestos trust funds were established in the 1970s to compensate workers harmed by asbestos-containing products.
These funds are designed to pay out claims to those who developed mesothelioma or other asbestos-related diseases due to exposure.
Those exposed to asbestos and diagnosed with mesothelioma may be eligible to file a Mesothelioma Lawsuit.
Studies have found a link between toxic baby formula and Necrotizing Enterocolitis (NEC) — a severe intestinal condition in premature infants.
Parents and guardians are filing NEC Lawsuits against baby formula manufacturers, alleging that the formulas contain harmful ingredients leading to NEC.
Despite the claims, Abbott and Mead Johnson deny the allegations, arguing that their products are thoroughly researched and dismissing the scientific evidence linking their formulas to NEC, while the FDA issued a warning to Abbott regarding safety concerns of a formula product.
You may be eligible to file a Toxic Baby Formula NEC Lawsuit if your child received baby bovine-based (cow’s milk) baby formula in the maternity ward or NICU of a hospital and was subsequently diagnosed with Necrotizing Enterocolitis (NEC).
PFAS contamination lawsuits are being filed against manufacturers and suppliers of PFAS chemicals, alleging that these substances have contaminated water sources and products, leading to severe health issues.
Plaintiffs claim that prolonged exposure to PFAS through contaminated drinking water and products has caused cancers, thyroid disease, and other health problems.
The lawsuits target companies like 3M, DuPont, and Chemours, accusing them of knowingly contaminating the environment with PFAS and failing to warn about the risks.
If you or a loved one has been exposed to PFAS-contaminated water or products and has developed health issues, you may be eligible to file a PFAS lawsuit.
The Roundup Lawsuit claims that Monsanto’s popular weed killer, Roundup, causes cancer.
Numerous studies have linked the main ingredient, glyphosate, to Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma, Leukemia, and other Lymphatic cancers.
Despite this, Monsanto continues to deny these claims.
Victims of Roundup exposure who developed cancer are filing Roundup Lawsuits against Monsanto, seeking compensation for medical expenses, pain, and suffering.
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Exactech, a medical device manufacturer, is facing lawsuits due to alleged defects in their joint replacement devices (for hips, knees, and ankles), which may cause severe complications.
Patients who received these replacement devices have reported issues such as pain, instability, and the need for revision surgeries.
The lawsuits claim that Exactech failed to warn patients and medical professionals about the potential risks and defects associated with their joint replacement devices.
All lawsuits related to Exactech’s defective knee, hip, and ankle replacement components have been temporarily halted following the company's recent Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing.
Approximately 1,800 Exactech Lawsuits are consolidated into mulitidstrict litigation (MDL) in New York federal court.
Though current cases are paused, the court will still accept new filings in the MDL, with regular updates expected every 90 days.
On this page, we’ll discuss an overview of the Exactech Lawsuit, which Exactech implants have been recalled, who qualifies for filing an Exactech implant recall lawsuit, average settlement amounts, and much more.
Global medical device company Exactech has recalled hundreds of thousands of knee, ankle, and hip implant devices due to defective packaging and parts that may result in device failure.
Recalled Exactech knee, hip, and ankle replacement implant systems may have been packaged in defective bags, leading to oxidation of polyethylene parts vital to the systems’ functions.
Recalled devices have been linked to serious injury, often requiring patients to undergo corrective revision surgery.
Exactech Lawsuits are being filed against the company, and an Exactech MDL has been formed in the US District Court for the Eastern District of New York.
If you or a loved one suffered injuries or had to undergo revision surgery due to recalled Exactech implants, you may be eligible to file an Exactech Lawsuit and seek financial compensation.
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The Exactech Lawsuit is ongoing.
The Exactech Hip and Knee Replacement lawsuit addresses claims the certain Exactech implants were defectively designed, leading to premature failure, bone loss, and other complications.
Plaintiffs allege that Exactech failed to warn patients and healthcare providers about these risks.
In November, 1,806 cases were filed, increasing to 1,839 in December, with 33 new claims added.
This growth reflects ongoing concerns among patients experiencing complications linked to Exactech implants.
Complications from these implants can result in severe pain, the need for revision surgeries, and long-term health impacts.
If you or a loved one suffered injuries from an Exactech implant device, you may be eligible to file an Exactech Implant Recall Lawsuit and pursue financial compensation.
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The Exactech Lawsuit is ongoing.
All lawsuits related to Exactech’s defective knee, hip, and ankle replacement components have been temporarily halted following the company’s recent Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing.
This development comes as Exactech faces over 2,500 claims related to a series of recalls in late 2021 and early 2022.
The recalls were prompted by the discovery that certain implant components had been stored in faulty vacuum-sealed bags, allowing oxygen exposure that led to premature degradation and failure, often requiring patients to undergo revision surgery.
Approximately 1,800 cases are consolidated in a federal multidistrict litigation (MDL) before Judge Nicolas G. Garaufis in New York, who issued an order on November 1 to stay all proceedings during the bankruptcy.
Though current cases are paused, the court will still accept new filings in the MDL, with regular updates expected every 90 days.
Exactech aims to manage the mounting litigation costs through an acquisition by private equity firms, estimated to provide capital for potential settlements.
However, specific settlement amounts for plaintiffs remain uncertain and will depend on the outcomes of the bankruptcy reorganization and asset sales.
If you or a loved one suffered injuries from an Exactech implant device, you may be eligible to file an Exactech Implant Recall Lawsuit and pursue financial compensation.
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The Exactech multidistrict litigation (MDL) over defective knee and hip devices has faced additional delays, with Judge Nicholas Garaufis rescheduling the first two bellwether trials.
Initially set for mid-2025, the trials will now begin on September 29, 2025, for the Tarloff case, and on November 10, 2025, for the Larson case.
These delays are due to continued discovery issues, with Judge Garaufis noting that pretrial tasks will not be finalized until January at the earliest. Both parties are set to address unresolved discovery matters in early January.
According to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), some Exactech devices were packaged in bags that lacked a necessary protective barrier against oxidation, potentially leading to early wear, device failure, and additional surgeries for affected patients.
Exactech issued multiple recalls of these devices—sold from 2004 to 2021—and alerted hospitals about the risk to patients with existing implants.
Exactech filed for bankruptcy on Tuesday in Delaware, seeking to sell its assets and resolve the nearly 2,600 lawsuits over recalled knee, hip, and shoulder implants.
If you or a loved one suffered injuries from an Exactech implant device, you may be eligible to file an Exactech Implant Recall Lawsuit and pursue financial compensation.
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The Exactech Implant lawsuit is ongoing.
The Exactech Implant Recall lawsuit involves claims that defective hip, knee, and ankle implants manufactured by Exactech were prone to premature failure, causing significant harm to patients.
The recall, issued due to concerns about the faulty polyethylene liners used in the implants, alleges that these defects have led to severe complications, including pain, swelling, and the need for revision surgery.
In September, the number of cases filed in the Exactech Implant Recall lawsuit stood at 1,670.
By October, that number rose to 1,770, reflecting an increase of 100 new filings.
This rise suggests that more patients are coming forward as they become aware of the risks associated with the recalled Exactech implants and the potential need for corrective surgery.
Exactech implants were designed to help restore mobility, but the defective liners can cause the devices to fail prematurely, leading to painful and debilitating outcomes.
Many patients have experienced joint instability, bone loss, and infections, resulting in the need for additional surgeries to remove or replace the faulty implants.
These complications can severely impact a patient’s quality of life, requiring extensive medical intervention and prolonged recovery periods.
If you or a loved one suffered injuries from an Exactech implant device, you may be eligible to file an Exactech Implant Recall Lawsuit and pursue financial compensation.
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The Exactech Implant Lawsuit is ongoing.
The Exactech Implant Lawsuit has seen an increase in filings, rising from 1,625 in August to 1,670 in September.
Exactech, a manufacturer of joint replacement devices, issued a recall for several of its implants due to defects that have been linked to several serious complications, primarily due to defects in the materials used in the joint replacement devices.
These issues can lead to:
If you or a loved one received any recalled devices produced by Exactech and were subsequently injured and needed revision surgery, you may be eligible to file an Exactech Lawsuit and pursue financial compensation.
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U.S. District Judge Nicholas G. Garaufis, overseeing the Exactech multidistrict litigation (MDL), has approved a schedule change that alters the dates for the first two bellwether trials.
This adjustment follows a joint request from both plaintiffs and defendants, influenced by the recall of an Exactech knee component in April 2024.
The Exactech MDL, centralized in the Eastern District of New York, involves over 1,600 lawsuits alleging that Exactech’s knee, hip, and ankle implants were defective, leading to premature failures and necessitating revision surgeries.
The first bellwether trial, originally set for June 2025, was to involve the case of Gayle Tarloff.
However, due to the recall of additional knee components, including the patella component that affected Tarloff, the trial for Geraldine Larson’s case has been rescheduled to take place first in June 2025.
Tarloff’s case is now slated for August 2025.
The litigation against Exactech centers on allegations that defective packaging led to the exposure of plastic components to excessive oxygen before implantation, causing the implants to degrade prematurely.
This degradation reportedly resulted in severe complications, including pain, swelling, bone loss, and the need for revision surgeries.
The ongoing litigation has been fueled by claims that Exactech downplayed the risks and delayed the reporting of adverse events.
If you or a loved one suffered injuries from an Exactech implant device, you may be eligible to file an Exactech Lawsuit and pursue financial compensation.
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The Exactech Implant Recall Lawsuit is ongoing
The Exactech Lawsuit involves claims regarding the company’s recalled joint implants, including knee, hip, and ankle devices.
Plaintiffs allege that these implants have led to premature failure and complications, necessitating revision surgeries.
In July, there were 1,580 filings in the Exactech Implant Recall lawsuit.
By August, this number increased to 1,625 filings.
Exactech joint implants have been recalled due to premature wear and failure, causing pain, mobility issues, and the need for revision surgeries.
Affected individuals have filed lawsuits against Exactech for the significant health complications and additional surgeries required.
If you or a loved one suffered injuries from an Exactech implant device, you may be eligible to file an Exactech Implant Recall Lawsuit and pursue financial compensation.
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The Exactech Implant Lawsuit is ongoing, and our lawyers are still accepting cases from those affected by the defective implants.
Exactech Lawsuits primarily involve claims of early implant failure, pain, and the need for revision surgery due to defective components.
The core arguments in the Exactech Implant lawsuits revolve around:
In response to the increasing litigation, healthcare professionals recommend the following precautions for those with Exactech implants:
If you or a loved one suffered injuries from an Exactech implant device, you may be eligible to file an Exactech Implant Recall Lawsuit and pursue financial compensation.
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The Exactech lawsuit is ongoing.
The Exactech Implant Recall lawsuit involves claims that defective Exactech hip, knee, and ankle implants have caused serious health issues.
This lawsuit seeks to hold Exactech accountable for these complications.
In June, there were 1,540 Exactech Implant Recall lawsuit filings.
By July, this number increased to 1,580.
Defective Exactech implants can cause implant loosening, bone loss, and chronic pain, leading to additional surgeries.
These health impacts have prompted more individuals to join the Exactech Implant Recall lawsuit.
The Exactech Implant Recall lawsuit aims to hold the manufacturer responsible for the harm caused. Affected individuals should consult an Exactech Implant Recall lawyer.
If you or a loved one suffered injuries from an Exactech implant device, you may be eligible to file an Exactech Implant Recall Lawsuit and pursue financial compensation.
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Our lawyers are still accepting new clients for the Exactech Implant Lawsuit.
The Exactech Lawsuit focuses on the claims that certain Exactech knee, hip, and ankle implants were defectively manufactured, leading to premature failures and severe health complications for patients.
From May to June, the number of filings in the Exactech lawsuit increased by 78, from 1,462 to 1,540.
Patients affected by the recalled Exactech implants report a range of adverse effects, including severe pain, loss of mobility, and the need for revision surgeries.
These complications significantly diminish the quality of life and impost substantial medical and financial burdens on the affected individuals.
Those experiencing complications from the Exactech knee replacement lawsuit are urged to consult with an Exactech lawsuit lawyer.
Experienced lawyers can provide crucial advice and representation.
If you or a loved one suffered injuries from an Exactech implant device, you may be eligible to file an Exactech Implant Recall Lawsuit and pursue financial compensation.
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The Exactech Lawsuit is ongoing, and our lawyers are still accepting cases.
Almost 200,000 Exactech hip, knee, and ankle implants have been recalled due to defects that could cause device failure and serious injuries.
Patients affected by the recalled Exactech implants often experience pain and mobility issues.
Exactech is accused of using inadequate packing materials that failed to prevent implants from degrading prematurely.
The defects in Exactech implants can lead to accelerated wear of the device, causing particles to shed into the body and potentially leading to bone loss and inflammation.
The Exactech implants can degrade due to poor packaging that allows oxygen to oxidize polyethylene liners, leading to premature wear.
As the liner wears, it releases tiny polyethylene particles into the body, causing inflammation and bone loss, which often result in pain, mobility issues, and the need for revision surgery.
The lawsuits aim to hold Exactech accountable for selling defective implants without proper warnings about their longevity and safety.
Potential settlements in the Exactech Lawsuit may range between $50,000 to over $300,000 per person depending on individual circumstances and the direction of the litigation as a whole.
Patients experiencing complications should consult an Exactech lawyer to explore legal options.
If you or a loved one had a recalled Exactech device implanted and subsequently suffered injuries and required revision surgery, you may be eligible to file an Exactech Lawsuit.
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The Exactech Lawsuit is ongoing.
A total of 1,462 Exactech lawsuits are pending consolidation according to the most recent filings posted by the Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation (JPML).
61 cases were added to the litigation in the past month.
Plaintiffs allege that Exactech’s Optetrak, Truliant, and Vantage impact components were defective, leading to severe pain and the need for revision surgeries.
Exactech devices are meant for joint replacement.
Exactech Lawsuits seek to compensate victims for health problems related to the defective implants, and argue that it is the manufacturer’s responsibility to ensure the safety and efficacy of their medical devices.
Plaintiffs in the lawsuit claim that Exactech failed to adequately test the products and inform the medical community and patients about the risks associated with their use.
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The Exactech Lawsuit is ongoing and our lawyers are still accepting new cases.
According to the latest JPML filings, there has been a noticeable increase in the number of Exactech lawsuits, with the count reaching 1,401 as of April 1st.
157 cases were added to the MDL in just one month as more individuals are coming forward with claims against Exactech concerning defective implants.
Exactech, a manufacturer of orthopedic implant devices, is facing lawsuits alleging that some of its products, particularly knee, ankle, and hip replacement devices, are prone to failure.
This has reportedly led to patients experiencing severe pain, loss of mobility, and the need for revision surgeries.
For those who have had an Exactech implant and are encountering complications, we encourage you to explore your legal options.
Our firm offers free consultations to those affected by Exactech products.
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The Exactech Lawsuit is ongoing.
This is a significant increase from the 1,169 Exactech cases reported by the JPML in February.
Exactech Lawsuits are being consolidated into multidistrict litigation (MDL).
MDLs, such as the Exactech Lawsuit, are legal procedures in the United States designed to accommodate a large number of related civil lawsuits.
In this case, the cases are all related to issues surrounding Exatech’s hip and knee replacement products.
The Exactech Hip/Knee replacement lawsuits primarily revolve around allegations of product liability, with plaintiffs claiming that the hip and knee replacements manufactured by Exactech were defectively designed or manufactured.
They further claim that these defects led to a range of complications, including severe pain, infection, device loosening or failure, and the need for revision surgery.
The lawsuits also accuse manufacturers of failing to adequately warn healthcare providers and patients about the potential risks and complications associated with their hip and knee replacement devices.
For those affected by issues related to Exactech Hip/Knee replacements, it’s critical to understand your legal rights.
If you or a loved one has suffered complications after receiving an Exactech hip or knee replacement, you may be eligible for compensation.
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As of February 2024, there are a total of 1,169 Exactech Lawsuits pending consolidation according to the most recent JPML filings.
Multi-District Litigations (MDLs) are legal procedures in the United States designed to handle multiple related civil lawsuits that involve similar issues, facts, or defendants.
When numerous individuals or entities file lawsuits related to a common set of circumstances, such as product liability, pharmaceuticals, or mass tort cases, these cases can be consolidated into a single federal district court for pretrial proceedings.
MDLs aim to streamline the litigation process by centralizing the discovery process, reducing duplication of efforts, and ensuring consistent rulings on key legal issues.
If you or a loved one suffered injuries from a recalled Exactech Implant, you may be eligible to file an Exactech Lawsuit.
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Currently, there are a total of 1,090 filings in the Exactech Polyethylene Orthopedic Products Liability Litigation, according to the most recent JPML filings published on January 2nd.
Exactech Lawsuits are consolidated into multidistrict litigation, as patients who have suffered injuries due to these implants all have cases that share common factual questions and allege that these implants may be defective.
When numerous individuals or entities file lawsuits related to a common set of circumstances, such as product liability, these cases can be consolidated into a single federal district court for pretrial proceedings.
MDLs aim to streamline the litigation process by centralizing the discovery process, reducing duplication of efforts, and ensuring consistent rulings on key legal issues.
For individuals injured by Exactech implants, the Exactech MDL offers a structured pathway to seek compensation and justice.
If you or a loved one suffered injuries from a recalled Exactech Implant, you may be eligible to file an Exactech Lawsuit.
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The Exactech Lawsuit is ongoing, and our lawyers are still accepting clients in all 50 states.
A video status conference is scheduled for December 20, 2023.
Magistrate Judge Marcia M. Henry will preside over the conference via Zoom.
Earlier, the MDL Judge had ordered Exactech to produce 35,000 documents they had initially withheld during discovery.
Exactech complied, but recently filed a motion requesting the judge to retract the ruling that labeled these documents as “inappropriately withheld.”
Exactech’s reasoning was that the plaintiffs’ lawyers were using this against them in separate state court proceedings.
Exactech also complained about the $38,000 cost to produce the documents in the motion, highlighting a seeming discrepancy in expenses.
If you or a loved one suffered injuries from a recalled Exactech Implant, you may be eligible to file an Exactech Lawsuit.
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The Exactech Lawsuit is ongoing, and our lawyers are still accepting clients in all 50 states.
Attorneys representing both parties in the Exactech class action Multidistrict Litigation (MDL) at the federal level have presented strategies for conducting bellwether trials.
A bellwether trial is a small consolidation of lawsuits, taken from a larger group of similar cases, to be tried first, acting as a sort of practice run to help anticipate the results of future similar cases.
The strategy entails aligning the bellwether trials of the Exactech MDL in federal court with those of the Exactech MDL taking place in the Florida state court.
If this is approved, the bellwether trials within the federal MDL would exclusively pertain to knee implant cases, and the trials in the Florida state court would focus on cases involving hip implants.
If you or a loved one suffered injuries from a recalled Exactech Implant, you may be eligible to file an Exactech Lawsuit.
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The Exactech Lawsuit is ongoing and lawyers across the country are still accepting cases from those who have been injured by the defective implant products.
Currently, the Exactech Lawsuit is moving through the pretrial discovery stage, which includes the exchanging of information between the two sides about witnesses or evidence that will be used in trial.
This gives both sides of the lawsuit the ability to know about some of the evidence that the opposing side will present in trial.
More than 90 new cases were added to the MDL in May 2023, bringing the total number of plaintiffs in the Exactech Lawsuit to 373.
This does not include cases filed in Florida state courts, which is currently more than 80.
If you or a loved one suffered injuries from a recalled Exactech Implant, you may be eligible to file an Exactech Recall Lawsuit.
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The Exactech Recall Lawsuit is ongoing.
Our Exactech Lawyers are speaking to potential clients and determining their eligibility to file Exactech Lawsuits.
In a new case management order, the Exactech MDL Judge outlines procedures for preserving medical evidence of plaintiffs, namely recalled implants that have been removed from plaintiffs.
A third-party medical evidence storage provider was appointed to safely preserve the implants and other medical evidence.
Visit this page for more updates on the Exactech Recall Lawsuit as they become available.
If you or a loved one suffered injuries from a recalled Exactech Implant, you may be eligible to file an Exactech Recall Lawsuit.
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An Exactech MDL has been formed, consolidating cases in the US District Court for the Eastern District of New York.
Multidistrict Litigation (MDL) is a special federal legal procedure designed to speed the process of handling complex litigations by consolidating cases and addressing all pretrial procedures in one court.
When a large number of people who have all been affected by the same thing file individual lawsuits, the federal court system allows for the consolidation of these cases into an MDL to make them easier to manage.
Almost 300 Exactech Recall Lawsuits have been consolidated in the Exactech MDL.
Visit this page for more updates on the Exactech Recall Lawsuit as they become available.
If you or a loved one suffered injuries from a recalled Exactech Implant, you may be eligible to file an Exactech Recall Lawsuit.
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The Exactech Implant Lawsuit is ongoing and lawyers across the country are accepting new clients.
The FDA recently re-issued a safety communication warning of the defective Exactech implants and the dangers of degrading components in the implants.
The Exactech MDL is taking shape, with the court overseeing the MDL (United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York) holding regular status meetings and conferences.
If you or a loved one had an Exactech Implant Device that subsequently degraded and resulted in injury, you may be eligible to file an Exactech Lawsuit.
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Exactech Implant Lawsuits are ongoing and lawyers across the country are gathering clients.
Exactech Lawsuits are being considered for consolidation, centralizing all cases alleging injuries from defective implants into one district court.
This legal strategy is called multidistrict litigation (MDL).
The Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation (MDL) met in St. Louis to discuss consolidating Exactech lawsuits on October 5th.
Exactech supports consolidation, but the choice of the particular district court and judge are still up in the air.
The Exactech MDL will be categorized as MDL 3044.
Visit this page for more updates on the Exactech Lawsuit as they become available.
Lawyers across the country are still gathering clients for Exactech Implant Lawsuits.
Last month, Exactech expanded its Hip Replacement recall, recalling an additional 40,000 devices.
The expanded recall has been sent to all surgeons who have implanted either GXL liners or nonconforming conventional UHMWPE liners since 2004.
The previous letter included only surgeons that had implanted Connexion GXL liners between 2015 and 2021.
Visit this page for updates on the Exactech Implant Lawsuit as they become available.
We’re still awaiting further updates on the Exactech litigation.
In June 2022, a motion to consolidate 27 Exactech cases was presented to the Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation.
The motion to centralize these cases in the U.S. District Court: Eastern District of New York is still up in the air.
Visit this page for more updates as they become available.
Lawyers are collecting information and talking to potential clients about their Exactech Implant Claims.
Doctors and surgeons who installed potentially dangerous Exactech Implant Devices are supposed to inform patients of the recall, but there is no way to know whether these medical professionals have followed through and notified those who are effected.
If you think you may have received an Exactech Implant Device, but have not been notified by your doctor, contact them immediately.
The Exactech Implant Lawsuit is ongoing.
More information will be available at a later date on subjects such as settlement amounts, potential for consolidation, and more.
Visit this page for updates as they become available.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced recalls in August 2021 on Exactech knee, hip, and ankle replacements that contained polyethylene parts.
Packaging errors on joint replacement devices have been found to cause the oxidation of polyethylene parts.
This is a cause for concern because oxidation can degrade polyethylene inserts over time, leading to the potential need for revision surgery.
Implants dating back as early as 2004 are included in the Exactech recall.
Due to the sheer amount of implants included in the Exactech recall, coupled with the dangers these recalled devices may pose, lawsuits have been filed against Exactech across the United States.
Packaging errors on the device have been found to cause the oxidation of polyethylene parts:
Exactech implants have been linked to various injuries and complications due to faulty packaging and defects in polyethylene parts.
Patients who received these defective implants may suffer from:
These injuries can be debilitating and may require corrective revision surgeries, causing significant pain and disruption in the lives of affected individuals.
Exactech is a global medical device company located in Gainesville, Florida.
Founded in 1985, Exactech produces medical implants, instruments, and technologies related to joint replacements and joint replacement surgeries to be sold to physicians and doctors.
According to the Exactech recall notice, the recalled products include various lines of ankle, hip, and knee implant components.
Recalled knee and ankle replacement product lines include:
Recalled hip replacement products include liners from:
Many patients do not know how the implant used for their knee replacement, ankle replacement, or hip replacement was produced.
Many patients also don’t know whether the implant had a potentially faulty insert or was sealed in defective packaging.
We suggest asking your doctor or orthopedic surgeon for an updated copy of your medical records to determine the implant type and serial number.
From there, you can check the Exactech recall website to cross-reference your information with their recall documents.
The Exactech MDL continues to grow, with over 1,800 pending Exactech Lawsuits filed as of December 2024.
New Exactech Lawsuits are currently being filed by lawyers across the country.
If you or a loved one has been affected by complications from an Exactech implant, you might be wondering about the potential for financial compensation through a settlement.
While the Exactech Lawsuit is still in its early stages, it’s essential to understand the factors that could influence the average settlement amount.
As of now, there is no concrete data on the average Exactech settlement since the legal process is ongoing.
However, our team of experienced Exactech Lawyers has been closely monitoring similar cases and can provide estimations based on historical data.
The average Exactech settlement is projected to fall within the range of $50,000 to $300,000.
The actual amount can vary significantly depending on several critical factors:
1. Individual Case Details: The specifics of your case will play a crucial role in determining the potential settlement. Factors such as the severity of the complications, the extent of damages, and the impact on your quality of life will be taken into account.
2. Medical Expenses: The costs associated with corrective surgeries, ongoing medical treatments, and rehabilitation will be carefully evaluated when calculating the settlement amount.
3. Lost Wages and Future Earnings: If the complications from the Exactech implant affected your ability to work, resulting in lost wages or diminished future earning capacity, these financial losses will be considered during the settlement negotiations.
4. Pain and Suffering: The physical and emotional distress caused by the implant’s failure and subsequent complications will be factored into the settlement equation.
5. Legal Representation: Having a skilled and experienced Exactech Lawyer representing your case may impact the outcome of the settlement. A strong legal team will fight to maximize your compensation.
6. Liability Considerations: The degree of responsibility attributed to Exactech for the defective implants will also be a crucial factor in determining the settlement value.
It’s crucial to understand that while our estimations provide insight into potential settlements, there is no guarantee that your Exactech Lawsuit will result in financial compensation.
Each case is unique, and outcomes can vary based on individual circumstances and the evidence presented.
The Exactech knee replacement system has a long history of high failure rates and problems.
The Australian Orthopaedic Association identified the recalled Exactech Optetrak Knee Implant System as having a higher-than-expected rate of failure and requirement of revision surgery.
When searching for adverse event reports and other issues on Exactech implants through the FDA Manufacturer and User Facility Device Experience (MAUDE) portal, thousands of reports on Exactech knee replacement devices, hip devices, and ankle replacements have been made since 2013 at least.
Each of the adverse event reports on the FDA MAUDE portal detail the injuries and health effects of faulty Exactech implants, with some requiring paragraphs of detail, and others simply stating the effects of the implant, such as the event reports below:
These are just a few reports of injuries and revision surgery in patients with recalled Exactech implants.
Exactech obtained 501(k) clearance for its knee replacement systems, which is a “fast-track” approval path that does not require full testing for safety and effectiveness.
By obtaining 501(k) clearance, Exactech bypassed the rigorous FDA review and approval process, allowing their knee replacement systems to reach the market without proving their safety and effectiveness adequately.
This “substantial equivalence” pathway may have contributed to the company’s failure to identify and address the high failure rates and other problems associated with their knee implants early on.
The lack of comprehensive testing and scrutiny under this process highlights the need for stricter regulations to ensure the safety of medical devices and protect patients from potential harm.
Reports suggests that Exactech was aware of the defects in their Optetrak knee implant system even before the company was acquired by TPG Capital in 2018.
By delaying the recall until after going private, the company may have sought to avoid the negative impact on its stock value and potential shareholder lawsuits.
The alleged quiet replacement of some defective implants without public disclosure further compounds the concerns about transparency and accountability.
Court records allege that Exactech sales representatives were present during surgeries and witnessed numerous cases of premature Optetrak failures.
Surgeons and sales reps alike observed evidence of premature degradation of the plastic inserts.
Despite having a duty to report these findings to the company’s engineering and medical departments, Exactech’s sales reps failed to initiate necessary investigations or alert surgeons, patients, or the FDA about the implant’s high failure rate.
This lack of action and transparency raises concerns about ethical practices and the responsibility of medical device manufacturers to prioritize patient safety.
Exactech’s controversies don’t lie just within its faulty joint replacements.
The company was forced to pay a settlement agreement by the US Department of Justice (on behalf of the Office of the Inspector General of the Department of Health and Human Services) in 2010.
The civil settlement agreement published by the DOJ states that:
“Exactech used, and conspired to use, various forms of financial agreements to induce orthopaedic surgeons to cause providers to use Exactech’s hip and knee joint replacement implants in order to maintain and increase Exactech’s market share.
These financial agreements included, but were not limited to fee-for-service contracts, fixed fee contracts, and product development contracts, among others.
The United States contends that certain of these financial agreements were improper, that the remuneration paid thereunder was improper and/or unlawful, and that these arrangements caused hospitals and physicians to submit false and fradulent claims for replacement of hip and knee joints using Exactech implants to Medicare.”
The Exactech ankle and knee recalls cover implants dating back to as early as 2004.
Recalled ankle replacement implant system and knee replacement implant systems include:
Contact your doctor or orthopedic surgeon for your detailed medical records to verify whether or not the implant you or your loved one received was on the recall list.
You can also use the Exactech serial number look-up page by accessing the implant’s serial number and typing it into the Exactech database.
As mentioned above, Exactech ankle and knee implants are recalled due to faulty packaging and tibial inserts, thus leading to further implant complications.
Injuries or symptoms related to faulty joint replacements can range from minor to serious, typically progressing in severity over time.
While people with defective ankle or knee implants may feel the most pain in the affected joint(s), they may also experience pain, swelling, and instability in other joints, as well.
Patients with faulty knee implants could experience other complications apart from pain and fatigue.
Injuries from faulty Exactech devices include, but are not limited to conditions such as:
Additional injuries or symptoms associated with faulty knee implant devices include:
Joint pain can be debilitating and can affect the rest of your body.
Remember to speak to a medical professional as soon as possible if you’re experiencing joint pain from an Exactech implant.
Defective Exactech knee and ankle implants, which can degrade and give way, may also lead to various health conditions and adverse health effects.
A correlation between synovitis and polyethylene joint replacements has been found by researchers.
Synovium is the thin membrane lining around joints.
Synovitis, simply put, is tissue inflammation that can cause severe pain in areas around joints and can lead to permanent damage if left untreated.
Individuals with a faulty knee replacement may also experience osteolysis, a painful medical condition that degrades bone tissue.
Prolong pain after knee replacement surgery is not normal.
Contact your doctor if you experience new or worsening pain near your implanted device.
A hip replacement is made up of a couple of main components that work together to stabilize the hip including the stem, hip cup, and liner.
Hip replacement liners are typically made of plastics like polyethylene.
Because of constant friction, liners tend to wear down over time.
In the case of the Exactech hip recall, liners have been found to be prematurely weakened because of packaging defects.
The Exactech recall covers implant products dating back to as early as 2004.
Recalled Exactech hip implant liners include:
To find out if your hip replacement liner is included in the recall, contact your doctor or orthopedic surgeon for detailed medical records.
Defective packaging errors have been found to cause oxidation of polyethylene tibial inserts.
Oxidation of these polyethylene inserts can lead to their degradation in the body, potentially exposing patients to numerous adverse health effects and signaling the need for corrective revision surgery.
Additionally, individuals may experience similar symptoms related to other recalled Exactech implants like:
Injuries or symptoms related to defective hip replacement liners can be minor or extremely serious, and these injuries typically progress in severity over time.
Some patients with defective Exactech hip liners may feel the most pain in their hip and midsection.
They may also experience pain, swelling, and instability in other joints that retain pressure from the altered posture.
Patients with defective hip liners could experience other complications apart from pain and fatigue, including:
While it isn’t ideal, those experiencing these symptoms may have to undergo corrective surgery to repair what the recalled implant has done.
Be sure to contact your doctor or orthopedic surgeon to see what steps you should take when experiencing pain from a hip implant.
As Exactech Lawsuits are being filed across the country, the Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation (JPML) has consolidated these lawsuits in the US District Court for the Eastern District of New York.
Multidistrict litigaiton (MDL) is a special federal legal procedure designed to speed up mass tort lawsuits.
When a large number of people have all been affected by the same product, the federal court system allows for the cases to be consolidated into a single district court for consistency of decision making and pretrial discovery.
No, there is not a class action lawsuit for injuries associated with recalled Exactech implants.
These lawsuits are consolidated into multidistrict litigation (MDL).
Class action lawsuits are different from MDL.
In the case of a settlement in a class action lawsuit, the compensation is divided evenly among all plaintiffs regardless of the individual circumstances of each person.
In multidistrict litigation, however, a settlement would be distributed to plaintiffs according to the facts, damages, and individual circumstances of each person.
Patients who received a recalled Exactech implant or replacement and subsequently suffered injuries related to polyethylene degradation may qualify for a lawsuit.
Those who received the implant but have not yet experienced symptoms should contact a medical professional for more information, and later contact an attorney if injuries are discovered.
You may be eligible to file a legal claim if you have an Exactech knee, ankle, or hip implant, or have suffered injuries related to a failed implant or its related defects.
Additionally, Exactech is in the process of distributing letters to surgeons on the recalls as more information is coming out.
Surgeons are then expected to dutifully inform their patients who have received Exactech Implants of the associated dangers.
If you are unsure whether you qualify for an Exactech Recall Lawsuit, contact TorHoerman Law.
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Yes, you can file an Exactech Recall Lawsuit if you do not receive a letter.
Exactech’s recall letter is not issued to consumers or manufacturers.
Instead, individual surgeons have a responsibility to inform those affected by the Exactech recall.
Generally speaking, people who have relocated or lost contact with a physician should continue to receive updates from their former medical professional.
If a doctor resigns from their position at a hospital, Exactech could fail to notify affected patients they have served.
The civil litigation process is very time-consuming and requires keen attention to detail as well as extensive knowledge of legal jargon.
It can be overwhelming for those who are already coping new or worsening pain and the complications and trauma from their injuries.
With the help of an experienced Exactech Lawyer, you should begin gathering evidence that will support your claim in court.
Your legal representation will help you gather evidence and assess damages related to your situation.
As we mentioned, hiring a lawyer with extensive knowledge of the Exactech implant recalls will be extremely helpful for your case.
Your Exactech Lawyer will be able to simplify the legal process and work with you to strengthen your claim.
Hiring an attorney with a track record of success, who has your best interest in mind, and is adept in handling an attorney-client relationship is key in ensuring a strong case and claim for compensation.
In the event that you or a loved one suffered injuries because of a faulty Exactech knee, ankle, or hip replacement, contact an attorney as soon as possible.
TorHoerman Law’s team of expert personal injury attorneys specialize in faulty medical device litigation.
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Gathering evidence is a crucial step in building a strong case.
Evidence to gather includes any documentation or records pertaining to your injuries and your defective medical devices.
Evidence in an Exactech Lawsuit may include:
Contact an attorney who is experienced in personal injury cases to gain personalized insight as to what evidence should be collected in order to build a strong case.
Damages are the total amount of losses related to injuries suffered from a recalled Exactech knee replacement, hip implant, or other joint implants.
An experienced attorney and their law firm will help you assess your damages.
Damages in Exactech Lawsuits may include:
Assessing these damages is important because it helps your lawyer get a better understanding of the way the Exactech implant impacted you and what length of compensation you qualify for.
Mitigation is another critical element of any personal injury claim.
This step involves attempting to lessen the impact of injuries and costs associated with a recalled Exactech implant.
Proper steps to mitigation for an Exactech Lawsuit include:
Mitigation is a very important step in building a strong, honest claim.
If you wait too long and the statute of limitations of your case expires, you may not be eligible to file a lawsuit or receive any compensation.
Contact TorHoerman Law today and let us help you take the final steps towards finally healing from the past.
Hip, knee and ankle replacements are vital medical operations that can drastically improve somebody’s life if done correctly.
However, defective Exactech implants have been found to cause serious injury in patients.
If you or a loved one suffered injuries due to a defective Exactech implanted device, you may be eligible to file an Exactech Lawsuit and pursue financial compensation.
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We have won more than $4 billion in verdicts and negotiated settlements for our clients.
Our law firm operates on a contingency fee basis.
This means that you do not owe any amount of payment until you have been justly compensated for your losses.
The road to recovery from personal injuries is tough, but you do not have to go through it alone.
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Reportedly over 200,000 Exactech implants meant for the hip, knee, and ankle have been recalled because of polyethylene components that can potentially degrade in the body.
Recalled hip replacement liners include:
Recalled knee/ankle implants include:
The Exactech recall was initiated due to significant problems and high failure rates associated with their knee replacement implant systems, hip implant systems, and ankle implant systems.
The recall was prompted by the discovery of defective vacuum-seal packaging in the implants, which led to premature degradation and failure of the component parts.
The degradation of Exactech knee implants can lead to premature failure of the component parts, causing pain, instability, and limited mobility for patients.
In severe cases, it may necessitate revision surgery to replace the faulty implant, posing additional risks and expenses for the affected individuals.
Filing a lawsuit against a large medical device company can be daunting and overwhelming.
But with the help of an experienced Exactech Lawyer and law firm staff, the process will be simplified.
Contact an attorney for a consultation as soon as possible if you’ve been injured by an Exactech joint implant/replacement.
As the Exactech Lawsuit is still in its early stages, detailed information on the average Exactech settlement is not yet available.
However, our Exactech Lawyers estimate that the average Exactech settlement may range between $50,000 and $300,000 depending on the facts of your individual case and the damages suffered.
This is by no means a guarantee of financial compensation for your Exactech Lawsuit.
These are merely estimations based on previous lawsuits for defective medical device failure and related injuries.
Contact an experienced Exactech Lawyer for a free consultation and insight unique to your case.
Joint replacements can be needed for a variety of reasons.
The three (3) most common reasons people may need a joint replacement are:
The most common need for joint replacements stem from osteoarthritis, the most common type of arthritis.
Osteoarthritis occurs when the cartilage in joints wears down over time, leading to symptoms including bone loss, trouble walking or changing position, and more.
Rheumatoid arthritis is another type of arthritis that often calls for surgeries like knee replacements, ankle replacements, and total hip replacements.
Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease in which the body mistakenly attacks its own joint tissue, and in late stages, renders joints inoperable and can affect other parts of the body.
Osteonecrosis is the disruption of blood flow to joints, often resulting in the death of bone tissue and the collapse of a joint.
Osteonecrosis can lead to arthritis and bone loss.
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TorHoerman Law fights for justice with their hardworking and dedicated staff. Not only do they help their clients achieve positive outcomes, but they are also generous and important pillars of the community with their outreach and local support. Thank you THL!
Hands down one of the greatest group of people I had the pleasure of dealing with!
A very kind and professional staff.
Very positive experience. Would recommend them to anyone.
A very respectful firm.
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