June 05, 2015 - If you are the recipient of a Biomet M2A Magnum hip device, you may be aware of the problems associated with the implant as well as the fact that the company reached a settlement with the more than one thousand plaintiffs in January, 2014. If you were harmed by a Biomet M2A Magnum hip implant and were forced to undergo revision surgery, you may wonder whether you need an attorney to represent you in the settlement agreement or if you can handle the details on your own. Following is some information you may find helpful regarding the Biomet M2A Magnum hip settlement agreement.
About the Biomet M2A Magnum Hip Settlement Agreement
Eligible plaintiffs are those who have received a Biomet M2A Magnum and were forced to undergo hip revision surgery due to serious problems associated with the M2A Magnum. A base award in the amount of $200,000 would be awarded to plaintiffs who underwent revisions surgery more than 180 days after implantation, subject to certain deductions and enhancements. Plaintiffs who receive a payment from Biomet agree to pay all liens or amounts owed to third parties, including state or federal government entities or healthcare providers. Biomet M2A Magnum hip compensation is crucial if you have suffered serious injury from the hip device. It is likely you have medical expenses, perhaps lost wages, and you may even have suffered a serious change in your quality of life, due to a hip implant you were told was safe.
Do Unrepresented Biomet M2A Magnum Hip Claimants Need an Attorney?
Because the enhancements and deductions to the Biomet M2A Magnum hip settlement agreement can add up to significant amounts of money either lost or increased, it is beneficial to speak to an experienced Biomet M2A Magnum hip lawyer. While you will not have your base award lessened because you are unrepresented, it is likely your final amount could be considerably larger simply because you decide to have an attorney by your side, looking out for your rights, your best interests, and your future.
Metal Hip Manufacturers Have a Legal Duty to Ensure Your Safety
The makers of metal hip devices have a legal duty to ensure their devices are adequately designed and tested so that consumers can rest easy, knowing they are receiving a safe implant. Unfortunately, far too many manufacturers of metal hip implant devices have failed in this very basic duty. Further, these same manufacturers are not quick to accept responsibility for the injuries their devices have caused. Many manufacturers attempt to attribute problems implant recipients may be experiencing to prior infection or other previous health issue or surgical errors, rather than the design of the device.