January 13, 2015 - Hawaii Residents who were implanted with either a Stryker Rejuvenate or Stryker ABGII Hip Implant may be entitled to compensation under the recent Stryker Hip Settlement...
What You Should Know About Stryker Rejuvenate/ABGII Hip Lawsuits
While there have been some Stryker Rejuvenate/ABGII hip class action lawsuits, the vast majority of the approximately 2,300 lawsuits currently filed have been consolidated into Stryker Rejuvenate/ABGII hip multi-district litigation. Most of the MDL cases are in New Jersey and Minnesota, with about sixty cases in Florida. To date, seventeen cases have been settled through mediation, and more are in the mediation process. Others will be bellwether cases, which are split into different groups such as:
· Patients who received a Stryker hip implant, and are currently experiencing some level of pain but have had no surgical intervention
· Patients with elevated levels of cobalt and chromium in the bloodstream
· Patients who have suffered serious complications leading to hip revision surgery
· Patients who have had two failed Stryker hips which required revision
· The type of product which was implanted (ABGII or Rejuvenate)
· The date of the initial surgery
Multi-district litigation allows all discovery proceedings to be consolidated, and heard before a single judge. Discovery can include expert witness testimony and oral arguments as well as other information. At some point Stryker may decide to do the same thing Johnson & Johnson has proposed regarding the recalled DePuy ASR: Johnson & Johnson has agreed to pay approximately $2.5 billion to approximately 8,000 patients who were forced to have revision surgery due to their defective ASR. The company would also cover any medical expenses accrued by patients for surgeries or treatment related to the implant. As of this time, however, Stryker continues to deny that their implants have caused the level of problems claimed by patients.
What You Should Know About the Hawaii Stryker Rejuvenate/ABGII
Hip Statute of Limitations
Hawaii—like many other states—operates under a two-year statute of limitations. The statute begins to run when the injury is first discovered—or should have been discovered. In other words, if you have been having severe pain since you received your implant three years ago, you may not be able to claim you just now realized the pain was associated with your Stryker hip device. On the other hand, it is important not to make a judgment on your own as to whether your statute of limitations has run. Only an experienced Hawaii Stryker Rejuvenate/ABGII hip lawyer can assess your specific case, and determine when your Hawaii Stryker Rejuvenate/ABGII hip statute of limitations will run.
Speak to a Knowledgeable Hawaii Stryker Rejuvenate/ABGII Hip Lawyer Today
If you are a resident of Hawaii, particularly in the following locales, you are strongly encouraged to speak to a knowledgeable Hawaii Stryker Rejuvenate/ABGII hip lawyer at the earliest possible time.
· Honolulu, Hawaii
· Pearl City, Hawaii
· Hilo, Hawaii
· Kailua, Hawaii
· Waipahu, Hawaii
· Kaneohe, Hawaii
· Mililani, Hawaii
· Kahului, Hawaii
Having a Hawaii Stryker Rejuvenate/ABGII hip lawyer by your side can help you to pursue compensation for your injuries in court. You may be entitled to compensation for your medical treatments related to your Stryker injuries or revision surgery, lost wages, and pain and suffering.