If you were injured due to someone else's negligence, you may be entitled to significant compensation. Contact one of our experienced lawyers at (561) 293-2600 for legal advice and representation.
Osborne & Francis injury attorneys are investigating allegations of a design defect with Knee Implants from the manufacturer Braun for their Aesculap Vega Total Knee Replacement Systems.
Promoted by the manufacturer as “advanced surface technology” their new 7-layer coating was marketed to improve scratch resistance, wear resistance, provide “good wettability” for better articulation between the bearing surfaces and to create a potential barrier against the release of metal ions.
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So you've been in a car accident. What happens next? There are many things that you should do but here are the three most important:
Number One: See a doctor immediately.
A broken bone is easy to see, but some injuries are not. The most common injuries from car accidents happen in the neck, back, or head. The only way to diagnose and treat them is by seeing a doctor. A doctor can help ease the pain, provide medication, reassure you of how your injury may impact your daily life, and tell you what not to do to make it worse.
A visit to the doctor can also give you legally protected time off to recover and rest your body after an accident, and it documents and provides the evidence you may need for your case. Even a five-mile-per-hour car accident can cause a serious injury. So whether you've had a severe accident or a minor collision, see a doctor. And if you don't have medical insurance, let us know and we'll make sure that you receive the proper care.
Number Two: Write everything down.
Even if it seems small, during times of stress or injury it is common to forget the little details. Make sure you keep note of the pain that you're in. With neck, back, and head injuries, sometimes simple activities such as walking up the stairs or picking up a toddler may cause severe pain.
You may not be sleeping well at night. Documenting how much you sleep and how often you wake up due to pain is also very important. And lastly, if you have any cuts or bruises, take daily photos as you heal. This will provide visual evidence of the injuries that you've suffered.
Number Three: Do not speak to an insurance company until you've spoken to a lawyer.
Please understand that the insurance adjuster works for a billion-dollar corporation and not for you. Their interests are solely for their insurance company, and their goal is to provide you with the least amount of financial settlement as quickly as possible. When you do speak with them, remember they will record the conversation. Why do they do this? Because they've been trained to ask questions that may confuse you. So talk to us before you talk to them.
So remember: See a doctor, document everything, and call us before calling the insurance company for your free private consultation. We are here for you. Real tough lawyers fighting real tough issues.
Many patients who have been implanted with the Vega Knee System have suffered painful inflammation, loosening, swelling and failure of the knee implants.
Since January 2016 the FDA database has shown an increasing number of Adverse events with these particular implant systems. Surgeons have noted during revisions of the Aesculap Vega Systems that the “advanced coating” seemed to prevent the bone cement from achieving proper fixation resulting in loosening of the implant, causing severe pain and the need for complex revision surgeries.
A recently filed lawsuit claims that the manufacturer concealed substantial knee implant defects from regulators and aggressively marketed its knee implant systems knowing that they were likely to fail and endanger patients.
Our attorneys have a track record of success against manufacturers like Braun, Zimmer, Depuy, Stryker, Biomet, Smith & Nephew, Wright Medical and others who’s’ devices have injured our clients.
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“Attorneys Greg Francis and Ryan Fletcher at Osborne & Francis Law Firm represented me in my personal injury case.The defendant drew a line in the sand and was adamant on a settlement amount I was almost willing to accept. After the dust settled and the smoke cleared, we settled for 3 times that amount!!! When they say ‘Real Tough Lawyers,’ they mean it.”
If you have experienced swelling, pain, loosening or have been told by your doctor that you need a revision surgery for your knee implant, please call our offices at (561) 293-2600 or contact us online for a free evaluation of your potential case.
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