Depuy Knew for Three Years about Defective Hip Replacements
By now, many of us in Tennessee and all across the United States have heard the news about Depuy hip replacement recall. Some of us may even have friends or loved ones that have suffered because of the defective hips. Unfortunately, many of us may be unaware that this problem is not just in the United States. The defective products were recalled in Australia before even being marketed in the U.S. and the Depuy Company ignored many warnings about this product. If you or someone you know has been affected by the Depuy recall, then it is important that you speak to a Tennessee defective product lawyer as soon as possible. They will make sure you get the compensation you deserve for the pain and suffering you have been caused.
According to the Advertiser publication in Australia, health officials warned Depuy about the defective products seventeen different times. Stephen Graves a professor and director of the National Joint Replacement Registry in Australia stated that at least 17 different occasions” that there were concerns about the DePuy Hip system”.
Hip replacements on average have a life expectancy of up to twenty years. People who received the Depuy hip replacements before the recall, experienced problems after only a few years and in some cases, only months. Other sources state that the Depuy Company tried to place the blame on surgeons who, according to Depuy, failed to follow the installation instructions for the hip replacements. They also tried to place blame on patients, claiming that they were careless and negligent and contributed to their own injuries and problems with the hips.
Dr. Stephen Graves also states that, “It is a complete untruth that Depuy did not have reason to withdraw the ASR [hip replacement implant] before now. We have been telling them since 2007, but they allowed it to be used on thousands of people.”
Thousands of people, including Tennessee residents, have suffered because of these hip replacements due to Depuy failure to warn people and take action before now. If you or someone you love has suffered due to Depuy hip replacements, then we strongly encourage you to contact one of our experienced and caring Tennessee defective product attorneys right away. We care about you and your case and will work with you to see to it that you receive the compensation that is rightfully yours for all the pain and suffering you have been through.
Feel free to contact us online or call us at 800.705.2121 to set up a FREE consultation to discuss your case and your legal options.
Author Bio
Jim Higgins, founder of the Higgins Firm, is a seasoned personal injury attorney with deep roots in Nashville, Tennessee. A 4th generation Nashvillian, Jim carries on the legal legacy of his father, a judge for over 30 years. After graduating from the University of Memphis School of Law, Jim’s career began on the other side of the courtroom, defending insurance companies and learning their tactics for minimizing settlements. However, he soon realized his true calling was fighting for the rights of the injured, and for the past several years, he has exclusively represented plaintiffs in personal injury cases.
Since then, his dedication and skill have earned him membership in the prestigious Million Dollar Advocates Forum, an organization limited to attorneys who have secured million and multi-million dollar verdicts and settlements for their clients. Licensed to practice in Tennessee, Kentucky, and Georgia, Jim focuses on personal injury, product liability, medical malpractice, and workers’ compensation cases. His exceptional work has been recognized by his peers, earning him a spot on the Super Lawyers list from 2021 to 2024, a distinction awarded to only a select group of accomplished attorneys in each state.
