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Dec 16, 2022 - Defective Medical Devices, Personal Injury by Cross & Smith
While medical devices have positive effects for many patients, when they are defective, they can cause an already sick individual to experience even more pain and suffering. When this happens, a Tuscaloosa injury attorney at Cross and Smith can help the injured party recover the compensation they are owed.
It is always best to have legal counsel on your side to advocate on your behalf. Why? Below, we discuss some of the reasons for working with a skilled injury attorney after you’ve been harmed by a defective medical device.
One of the ways your attorney can help is by determining the type of defect the medical device has. There are different types of defects, including:
Whatever the cause, injuries sustained by a defective medical device can be expensive and people who suffer these injuries should consult with a Tuscaloosa injury attorney as soon as possible.
It is also essential to determine who is at fault for the defective medical device, and an attorney can help with this process. Possible parties who may be at-fault include:
Any Tuscaloosa injury attorney at our firm can determine the proper parties responsible for the injuries caused by a defective medical device.
An attorney will know the applicable law in a medical defects case and will know the statutes and case law that must be complied with. This includes any statute of limitations or other rules that impact an injured party’s ability to recover the compensation that is due.
An attorney will have access to perform the research that is needed in a case where a person has been injured by a defective medical device. For example, they will be able to determine if the device at issue, or its manufacturer, has been involved in litigation over similar issues in the past.
Each Tuscaloosa injury attorney at Cross and Smith stands ready to help those who have been injured by a defective medical device recover the compensation they are owed. Need legal guidance? Contact us via our website.
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Posted By: Jaimie Copeland