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An unsuccessful knee replacement surgery warrants a professional investigation, as it can cause serious injuries and require new surgery. If you suspect the failure may be due to negligence or a defective product, contact an experienced attorney who can assess what compensation you are owed and by whom.
Severe damages can be awarded up to $200,000 or even more, depending on:
A $1 billion settlement was awarded in 2002 for approximately 4000 knee and hip replacement cases involving Sulzer Medica. Such large settlements are about 8% of knee injury verdicts. Further amounts statistics show that the average settlement for a serious knee injury is $359,149 and the median $114,299.
Knee replacement is the most frequent joint replacement intervention in the US. If the implants or the surgery fail, patients are injured. A failed knee implant surgery can cause acute pain, severe injuries, physical disorders, and it also leads to the necessity of a new surgical intervention to replace the knee. This kind of situation is a risk to your health and safety and can appear as a result of:
Such medical mistakes often occur when doctors or manufacturers are negligent, ignorant, understaffed, or are just overwhelmed by the situation.
A knee replacement surgery that has not been successful can be a good reason to undertake a professional investigation to discover what happened. If you decide to take this case to court, it is essential that you know exactly what implant was used in the surgery and that you have the medical records from the surgical intervention.
Jury awards in knee injury cases can wildly vary and are settled based on:
Every case is different and has a multitude of factors that need to be taken into account when valuing the appropriate types of claims. For that reason, a single case or even a group of cases cannot necessarily be used as a standard in order to assess the value of your claim.
It is vital to report a medical mistake, especially when it inflicts severe damage. Medical errors have to be spotted and communicated to improve our health care system; therefore, if you find yourself in such a situation, do not hesitate to contact a personal injury lawyer.