The forthcoming DePuy Hip Replacement litigation will become ever more intricate as victims rapidly continue to seek legal counsel. Reports released by DePuy show that as many as 1 in 8 patients who have received a hip replacement device manufactured by the company since 2003 have experienced injuries ranging from…
As part of our firm’s efforts to educate the public at large about their legal rights in matters, lead attorney Jeffrey Berniard will be informing his peers about the Johnson & Johnson/DePuy ASR hip implant replacement legal issue. Having already been an active part of CLE (Continuing Legal Education) courses,…
The Gulf Coast has seen its share of hurricanes and tropical storms, unfortunately, and nearly everyone who lives in our region knows someone who has been adversely affected by the damage these acts of nature cause. Whether a home, car, business or other form of property, many suffered devastating losses…
A hip replacement surgery is a very serious, very invasive surgical procedure that many people, unfortunately, have to undergo. A hip replacement surgery is not just a procedure for older people: Louisiana residents of all ages have undergone hip replacement surgeries over the last decade. In that time, great progress…
Recently, Johnson & Johnson’s DePuy Orthopaedics unit recalled their ASR Total Hip System due to serious issues that have caused thousands of individuals serious problems. The company said it will pay any medical expenses related to having the hip implant device; however, the patients have had to agree to certain…
DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc., has voluntarily recalled the DePuy ASR(TM) XL Acetabular System and Depuy ASR(TM) Hip Resurfacing System used in hip replacement surgery. Serious complications with these two devices caused many individuals to experience severe pain, discomfort, and for many, a second corrective surgery. In fact, DePuy has acknowledged that…
Recently, DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc., announced they were recalling the DePuy ASR Hip Replacement System as a result of serious device complications. However, DePuy has known since approximately 2005 that the ASR system was defective and causing individual’s unnecessary pain and discomfort. Additionally, the ASR system has caused almost 13% of…
On August 26, 2010, the Johnson & Johnson subdivision known as DePuy recalled the DePuy ASR Hip Replacement System due to the overwhelming number of individuals who have experienced serious complications due to the implant. The recalled DePuy Total Hip System has been implanted in individuals since 2005 in the…
As over 93,000 DePuy ASR Hip Implant recipients face the reality of the recent recall that requires the replacement of the orthopedic device, many wonder if they need an attorney to represent their legal rights. The reality of the matter is that all indications show that the company, owned by…
Automobile insurance policies commonly include a clause that requires the insurer to provide a legal defense for claims made against the insured driver. Insurers have a right to contest coverage for any claim, though, and when this happens the insurer is faced with the dilemma between its contractual duty to…