December 12, 2014 - If you are an Arkansas Resident who was implanted with either a Stryker Rejuvenate or Stryker ABGII metal hip implant will be interested to learn that Stryker Corporation has reached a 1.4 billion dollar settlement. A full explanation of the Stryker Hip Settlement can be found here: Stryker Hip Settlement
The state of Arkansas has a relatively high number (per capita) of current Stryker Rejuvenate/ABGII hip lawsuits, with 33 victims of the Stryker recall filing suit against Stryker to date. Overall, there are more than 2,300 Stryker cases currently filed, and there will likely be an increase in that number as the statute of limitations grows near for many victims of the Stryker Rejuvenate/ABGII hip recall. While all Arkansas residents who have suffered injury as a result of being implanted with a Stryker Rejuvenate or ABGII are encouraged to contact an Arkansas Stryker Rejuvenate/ABGII hip lawyer, those in the following locales could find it beneficial to speak to a qualified Stryker hip attorney:
· Little Rock, Arkansas
· Fort Smith, Arkansas
· Fayetteville, Arkansas
· Springdale, Arkansas
· Jonesboro, Arkansas
· North Little Rock, Arkansas
· Conway, Arkansas
· Rogers Arkansas
What Went Wrong With Stryker Rejuvenate and ABGII Hip Implants?
The Rejuvenate and ABGII had been on the market barely more than two years when the recall was announced in July, 2012. Patients experienced Stryker Rejuvenate/ABGII hip fretting and corrosion, leading to metallosis, metal toxicity and Stryker Rejuvenate/ABGII hip pseudotumors. When the metal components of the Stryker Rejuvenate/ABGII hip implants rub against one another during periods of activity, tiny metal ions sheared away from the device, finding their way to the patient’s bloodstream or hip tissues. Those ions which burrow into the hip tissues can lead to pain in the groin, hip or thigh, severe levels of inflammation, deterioration and death of tissue and bone, and total hip failure. When the metal ions build up to dangerous levels in the bloodstream, patients may suffer the following serious health issues: gastrointestinal, neurological, cardiovascular, renal and thyroid disorders, loss of hearing and vision, the development of pseudotumors, DNA disruption, depression, irritability, anxiety, reproductive disorders and the development of certain cancers.
The Current Status of Arkansas Stryker Rejuvenate/ABGII Hip Lawsuits
Most of the current lawsuits have been consolidated into Stryker Rejuvenate/ABGII multi-district litigation in order to streamline the process, with the majority of those cases being consolidated in New Jersey and Minnesota. Thousands of people have yet to file their rightful claim for compensation; despite the fact that the Stryker hip recall was widely publicized, not every recipient of a Stryker ABGII or Rejuvenate may be aware of his or her legal rights. Further, many people may not have the technological means to learn about the recall, leaving thousands unaware of their right to recover compensation for injuries directly related to the Stryker Rejuvenate/ABGII hip recall.
How the Arkansas Stryker Rejuvenate/ABGII Hip Statute of Limitations May Affect You
Many states operate under a two-year statute of limitations, however the Arkansas Stryker Rejuvenate/ABGII hip statute of limitations allows three years from the time the injury is discovered—or should have been discovered—for a civil cause of action to be filed. There are a number of variables associated statutes of limitations which only a knowledgeable Arkansas Stryker Rejuvenate/ABGII hip lawyer can correctly interpret.
Why You Should Speak to an Experienced Arkansas Stryker Rejuvenate/ABGII Lawyer
If you have been hesitant to speak to an Arkansas Stryker Rejuvenate/ABGII hip lawyer regarding your right to file suit against Stryker for your injuries, you are encouraged to do so now. Perhaps you have already undergone Stryker Rejuvenate/ABGII hip revision surgery, or expect to do so in the near future. Perhaps you have suffered serious injury from a device you were told was safe. Whatever your particular circumstances, it can be beneficial for you to speak to a Stryker Rejuvenate/ABGII hip lawyer and discuss your right to pursue damages, medical expenses, lost wages, future wages and pain and suffering for your injuries.