In a recent blog post, we discussed the basics of Stryker hip replacement lawsuits: why they’re happening; common patient complaints; and what type of compensation is recoverable.
Today, we’ll explore the legal battle over the ABG II modular-hip neck stem and Rejuvenate products in more detail, so that you (or your loved one) can sidestep common problems that prevent people from getting fair results.
There are 3 big mistakes to avoid:
Mistake #1: Failure to document or track your progress.
It’s hard enough to go through grueling surgery and endure a normal recovery. But if heavy metal poisoning and/or intense pain complicated your recovery, you may be too exhausted to do daily activities. But to the extent that you can document your pain and experiences, do so! The more concrete evidence that you can collect, the easier it is to take decisive legal action.
The Court will want to know when you first started feeling symptoms; what those symptoms were; how significant they were, and so forth. If you haven’t already done so, journal your symptoms and keep notes from all conversations you have with doctors or rehab specialists.
If you’re too tired or pained to journal, ask a spouse or a loved one to help. Keeping a paper trail is an excellent way to regain a sense of control about your situation. Plus, you can use your notes to identify what triggers your pain and what “home remedies” seem to give you relief.
Mistake #2: Waiting too long to seek sound medical intervention.
Unfortunately, medical care has gotten extremely expensive, everywhere.
If you lack medical insurance – or if you don’t have good medical insurance – you may be reticent to seek a doctor’s advice about ongoing hip pain and related ailments. Or maybe you’re a “stoic type” who’s determined to ride out the pain and “keep calm and carry on.”
These strategies make sense, on the surface. The trouble is that defective hip products can cause more damage if they are not removed. For instance, the metal-on-metal components in the Stryker ABG II modular-neck hip stem can grind together over time, releasing more and more toxic metals into your hip joint. Unless and until that device gets removed, the heavy metal poisoning will progressively worsen.
The moral is: seek good medical counsel, as soon as you can. Don’t just “grin and bear it.”
Mistake #3: Not seeking input from a proven successful Defective Hip attorney.
Many Stryker patients have not yet contacted a lawyer to get legal help.
Some people don’t realize that they might have a case. Others don’t want to get involved in “legal stuff” because they already have so much going on. Still others want to take action, but they’re confused about which law firm to retain for a Stryker hip claim or lawsuit.
Don’t let fear or uncertainty delay you from getting effective legal counsel. Connect with a successful proven Defective Hip Device Attorney, like Dean Goetz, to get a free consultation and make more intelligent decisions. Learn more about attorney Goetz’s background at sandiegopersonalinjuryattorney.pro, and give him a call today at 858-481-8844 to get your questions answered.