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Habush Habush & Rottier - Appleton Defective Medical Products Lawyers

Defective Medical Products and Devices

Thousands of people are injured every year due to defective medical products and devices. These products may range from defective pacemakers to defective knee and hip replacements. While we would like to think that we could rely on medical product manufacturers to produce safe devices, this is not always the case.

A medical product can be called defective when there is a design or manufacturing defect present in the product. This may include inadequate warnings of possible side effects that the product may cause. Manufacturers of medical products are responsible to provide safe products for consumer use. If you have suffered injuries due to a defective medical product, the manufacturer may be liable for your injuries.

No matter what the defect, medical products that are dysfunctional or unable to perform the task that they are meant to perform can cause serious injuries for people already suffering from health problems. In some cases, the effects of the defect can cause a patient’s health problem to become even worse. Any negative experiences with these types of medical devices should be reported to a doctor immediately.

Compensation for your injuries may be categorized according to the following:

• Punitive damages
• Economic damages (loss of wages, loss of employment, medical expenses, etc.)
• Non-economic damages (pain and suffering, emotional distress, etc.)

Contact your doctor if you believe your medical product or device is defective. After seeing your doctor, contact an attorney to learn more about your legal rights and options. A knowledgeable attorney will be able to ensure that you receive the compensation that you deserve for your injuries. Contact the Appleton Defective Medical Products Lawyers of Habush Habush & Rottier, S.C. today by calling 1-800-757-8644.