Georgia Wright Medical Profemur Hip Lawyers

At The Embry Law Firm, our Georgia Wright Medical Profemur Hip lawyers are pursuing product liability lawsuits for clients who have experienced injuries from a Wright Profemur artificial hip. The injuries you have experienced may be due to design defects and you may be able to pursue compensation for your injuries by filing a product liability lawsuit against Wright, the manufacturer of the artificial hip.

Call The Embry Law Firm today to find out if you have grounds to file a Wright Profemur hip lawsuit.

Wright Profemur Artificial Hips

Hip replacement surgery occurs about 300,000 times each year. The majority of these surgeries use an artificial hip system with a metal-on-metal (MoM) design. The Wright Medical Profemur Total Hip System is a MoM hip implant. It was approved in the United States to work as a “substantial equivalent” to a similar device already on the market.

Unfortunately, problems with the design have led to defects and a higher-than-average failure rate. The result of these problems is serious injuries. Patients report experiencing a variety of complications from the Wright Profemur implant, including:

• The MoM design could result in metal fragments releasing from the device during use. These fragments can enter the bloodstream and cause metal poisoning, or metallosis. Metallosis causes neurological side effects, such as:
  • Vision problems
  • Hearing problems
  • Heart problems
  • Thyroid injury
  • Damage to the central nervous system (CNS)
• The femoral neck may degrade. Patients have reported that femoral neck degradation leads to severe pain, and in some cases, permanent disability.
• The device may completely fail, which can result in falls and additional injuries.

These are serious and painful complications. Patients who experience complications or defects related to artificial hips suffer from the following:

• Severe chronic pain
• Need for additional surgery
• Permanent disability
• Inability to work
• Substantial medical bills

Wright is not the only artificial hip manufacturer who is facing numerous lawsuits related to design flaws or defects. Thousands of patients report experiencing complications like the ones we mentioned above. Furthermore, thousands of lawsuits have been filed in the U.S. related to artificial hip systems.

Symptoms of Artificial Hip Failure

If you have an artificial hip, be mindful of the following symptoms that could mean your artificial hip is failing:

• Unusual or unexplained hip pain
• Difficulty standing or walking
• The hip implant loosens
• The hip implant fails

You should talk to your doctor about these symptoms.

Filing a Wright Profemur Hip Lawsuit

If you are suffering injuries due to a Wright Profemur artificial hip implant, you may be eligible to file a product liability lawsuit. There are some important things you should know before you file a lawsuit, however.

• First, there is a statute of limitations for filing a lawsuit. In Georgia, the statute of limitations is two years from the date of the injury or the date that the injury was discovered. That means you have two years to file your lawsuit. After that time, you may be prohibited from taking legal action.
• Second, product liability lawsuits challenge large corporations like pharmaceutical companies. These companies have extensive legal resources at their disposal. They will use their resources to fight and deny your claims.
• Third, you should know that your lawsuit may take a while to resolve. Whether through settlement negotiations or a formal trial, product liability lawsuits can take months or even years to resolve.

Because of the complex nature of filing and resolving a product liability claim, it is best to work with a lawyer who is experienced in this area of law. Choose a Georgia Wright Femur Hip lawyer who knows how to navigate these cases and get results. Choose The Embry Law Firm.

Contact a Georgia Profemur Hip Lawyer

At The Embry Law Firm, we work with our clients through every step of the process. We Are Dedicated to offering only the best customer service and client care. Contact our personal injury lawyer to learn more about Wright Profemur Hip lawsuits and your rights. For a free consultation, call us at (844) 443-6279.