Judicial Panel seeking consolidation of Depuy Lawsuits
By now, many Tennessee residents as well as people across the country have heard about the Depuy recall because of a high risk of the hip implants failing many of the patients and the need to have more surgery to fix the problem. As a result of this recall and these problems, there have been several claims filed and lawsuits underway in Tennessee and across the country. If you or someone you care about has been experiencing problems with their implant, it is important that to speak with a doctor to determine if the implant was part of the Depuy recall. If so, you should talk to a Tennessee defective product lawyer right away. They can help you discuss your options as well as make sure you get the compensation you deserve.
A suggestion has been filed with the U.S. Judicial panel that handles cases that expand more than one district to combine all the Depuy recall claims and lawsuits into one court so that the cases can be matched together and heard before having to go to trial. This means that the cases would be matched according to similar problems, evidence, statements and other information as they relate to all the people filing claims because of the Depuy recall.
Some of the cases will go back to their initial district as lawsuits for each person that filed a claim, after all the matching information has been gathered by the one court. This allows people involved in the lawsuits as well as the judges more information and the opportunity to realize the importance of these cases. Most of these cases will get settled before a trial is needed and after the consolidations are over.
The Depuy implants were recalled due to a risk of them failing in the majority of the people who needed them. Many medical professionals think that this was the result of a faulty design and the need for a second surgery to fix the problem. This led to a massive recall of the 93,000 Depuy implants patients received over the last five years. If you or someone you love has suffered from pain and problems due to their Depuy implant, you should contact one of our Tennessee defective product attorneys immediately. We care about you and your case and will work with you to make sure you get the compensation you are entitled to for what 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.
