On behalf of Clark, Love & Hutson | Aug 4, 2020 | Defective Medical Device Litigation
Thousands of Americans undergo hip replacement surgery each year, but what happens when the implanted device is defective? Consumer Notice reports that this is not uncommon, with around 29,000 lawsuits filed last year related to defective hip replacement parts. If...
On behalf of Clark, Love & Hutson | Jul 2, 2020 | Defective Medical Device Litigation
When a person’s physician or other trusted medical professional recommends the replacement of a natural body part with a manufactured version, learning about the artificial component can help the patient decide whether to undergo surgery or not. Despite wishing...
On behalf of Clark, Love & Hutson | Mar 19, 2020 | Defective Medical Device Litigation
People receive breast implants for several reasons. One might seek to alter the size of the breast through breast augmentation. One might also receive an implant in the course of breast reconstruction, a surgery one might undergo to replace breast tissue lost to...
On behalf of Clark, Love & Hutson | Dec 20, 2019 | Defective Medical Device Litigation
Potential plaintiffs in defective medical device litigation oftentimes feel like the prospect of going up against a giant medical company is simply too much and, as a result, maybe they shouldn’t take up their case after all. However, individuals in Texas and...
On behalf of Clark, Love & Hutson | Oct 17, 2019 | Defective Medical Device Litigation
When companies that design and produce medical devices make mistakes, the results can be catastrophic. Defective medical devices can be much worse than other types of defective devices which, although they may not work properly, probably do not have the capacity to...
On behalf of Clark, Love & Hutson | Sep 20, 2019 | Defective Medical Device Litigation
Medical devices save lives all the time. But, the unfortunate reality is that some medical devices turn out to be more dangerous than helpful. Defective medical devices can change a person’s life at a time when he or she probably thinks that things are going to...
On behalf of Clark, Love & Hutson | Jul 11, 2019 | Defective Medical Device Litigation
Surgical implants can do a lot of good, but if they are defective they can do a lot of harm. Many women in Texas and nationwide have had procedures to place pelvic mesh in their bodies. However, some types of pelvic mesh implants have proven to be defective, leading...
On behalf of Clark, Love & Hutson | Jun 27, 2019 | Defective Medical Device Litigation
When it comes to medical devices, patients in Houston may feel secure if they learn that the device is cleared by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. However, this security can be misleading. This is because there is a significant difference between a product being...
On behalf of Clark, Love & Hutson | Jun 11, 2019 | Defective Medical Device Litigation
While dangerous medical devices are receiving more attention in the news these days, it can still be difficult for patients in Texas and across the United States to determine whether a medical device they are considering putting in their body is dangerous or has a...
On behalf of Clark, Love & Hutson | Apr 19, 2019 | Defective Medical Device Litigation
It may seem like using surgical robotic devices may be less risky than traditional surgical methods. After all, advances in technology may mean that large incisions and other surgical risks are minimized. However, Texans may be concerned to learn that the U.S. Food...
