Millions of people all over the world live with medical devices implanted in their bodies for various reasons. These devices are meant to save and improve their lives, but unfortunately not all of them function in the way they’re supposed to, causing further injuries to the patient. If you or a loved one has suffered an injury from a defective medical device, you’re entitled to seek compensation from those whose negligence or fault caused the defective device to be designed, manufactured, sold and/or implanted. Contact a Burgessville personal injury lawyer for an initial evaluation and advice on your case.
Another issue with medical devices could be that no proper instructions were given regarding safe use. In such cases, it’s important to know how to select the best personal injury lawyer, especially one who has dealt successfully with similar cases and is familiar with the medical, legal and insurance aspects involved. Common medical devices include instruments, appliances, software, apparatus or material intended to prevent, monitor, treat or alleviate certain diseases/conditions. Those commonly implanted include heart defibrillators, pace-makers, surgical mesh, artificial joints, hip and knee implants, birth-control devices, etc and also simple ones like thermometers, disposable gloves, tongue-depressors etc. If any of these are defective, they can cause life-threatening or altering injuries. A top Toronto personal injury lawyer can assist injured victims and their families to claim compensation from those responsible for injuries sustained from the defective product.
Manufacturers may be negligent in ensuring complete testing, the design may be faulty, technical instructions given to surgeons may be insufficient or wrong, devices may cause other complications like uterine cancer or they may migrate and perforate other organs, or implants may cause unbearable pain, disability or death. Establishing liability clearly would be the task of the best personal injury litigation lawyers in Ontario. In such cases, there are usually multiple at-fault parties, institutions, agencies and corporations involved and victims need a personal injury lawyer with in-depth medical and legal knowledge, as well as experience and skill in dealing with insurance companies. Burgessville injury lawyers can ensure that negotiations are conducted keeping the victim’s rights and interests paramount.
If you, your family or a friend has been injured in an accident, please feel free to speak to one of our injury lawyers for a free consultation about how we are able to assist in making a personal injury claim. We consult in all cities across Ontario with a no win no fee guarantee. Our personal injury lawyers have helped victims secure millions of dollars in personal injury cases. Call us Toll Free On our 24/7 Injury Hotline: 1 – 844 495 7333 or Text a Personal Injury Lawyer 24/7 and get instant help. (416 931 5015)
