Defective Medical Device Lawyer – Birmingham, AL
Product liability cases have always been a part of our society, as defective products injure people and cause property damage all the time. However, you might not realize that there’s been an uptick in defective medical device litigation in recent years as many private healthcare companies cut corners and overlook safety regulations to make more money.
Defective medical devices can lead to serious injury or even death. Defective devices that are installed inside the human body, like pacemakers and heart valves, may require additional dangerous surgeries to remove them and replace them with properly functioning devices. Not only can defective medical devices risk your life, but they can lead to exorbitant medical bills that you shouldn’t have to pay.
Our attorneys at Marsh | Rickard | Bryan, LLC have the product liability and medical liability experience to advocate on your behalf if you’ve been the victim of a defective medical device. Contact our Birmingham, AL defective medical device lawyer today to discuss your case.
Why Do Medical Devices Become Defective?
In our society, private companies have an incentive to sidestep red tape and conceal negative information about a product from consumers. Medical devices must be reviewed by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) before patient use, but the administration is woefully understaffed and underfunded, and can’t review every individual product.
There are three classes of medical devices in the United States:
- Class I devices present a relatively low risk of harm and do not require FDA review.
- Class II devices include items like syringes, catheters, and surgical gloves and are only moderately dangerous.
- Class III devices have the highest risk of causing harm, like pacemakers, defibrillators, and other life-sustaining devices.
While Class III devices are typically subject to the most rigorous FDA testing, new medical devices can often pass through a loophole in the FDA clearance process. If the manufacturer shows that a new device is similar to an existing device and as safe as that product, it can avoid the usual testing procedures. Since many medical devices have been on the market for decades, the safety standards have been low for very long, creating a domino effect of medical devices that may not meet the rigorous safety standards they should.
Medical devices can be made defective, or they may become defective over time. In either case, you need a defective medical device lawyer in Birmingham, AL on your side.
How A Medical Device Lawyer Can Help
If you or someone you know has suffered an injury due to a medical device, you may be entitled to compensation from the manufacturer, the hospital, and others. A legal professional can explain your rights and options and help you along your path to justice.
From researching devices and gathering evidence to filing claims and litigating on your behalf, our attorneys at Marsh | Rickard | Bryan, LLC can advocate for you every step of the way.
Contact Our Defective Medical Device Lawyer – Birmingham, AL
The sooner you contact a legal professional, the better your chances are of succeeding with your claim. If you believe you’ve been the victim of a defective medical device, product, or technological or human error, it’s time to speak to an attorney.
Our attorneys at Marsh | Rickard | Bryan, LLC, can discuss your case with you and help you develop a pathway forward to receive your just compensation. Contact our Birmingham, AL defective medical device lawyer today to discuss your case.
