September 03, 2015 - Attention Stryker Hip Implant Recipients in Portland and other locales in Oregon! Stryker Corporation has recently agreed to a 1.4 billion dollar settlement in its litigation over its Stryker Rejuvenate and Stryker ABGII metal on metal hip implants. Victims of Stryker hip metallosis and Stryker cobalt and chromium poisoning should read all they can on the Stryker Hip Settlement...
Were You Impacted by the Stryker Rejuvenate/ABGII Hip Recalls?
If you have experienced a Stryker Rejuvenate/ABGII hip implant failure, you may also have suffered Stryker Rejuvenate/ABGII hip metallosis or Stryker Rejuvenate/ABGII hip chromium and cobalt blood poisoning. When Stryker recalled the two hip devices the company stated there was a higher-than-normal rate of failure for the implants and that Stryker Rejuvenate/ABGII hip corrosion and fretting could occur, leading to the release of metal ion debris into the body. The cobalt and chromium ions which enter the bloodstream can cause such adverse health issues as:
· Gastrointestinal, neurological, cardiovascular, renal and thyroid disorders
· Changes in DNA
· The development of pseudotumors
· Loss or diminishment of vision and hearing
· Vertigo, memory loss, skin rashes
· Reproductive disorders
· The development of certain types of cancers
· Irritability, anxiety, depression
Metal ions in the hip tissues can lead to pain in the hip, groin and thigh, inflammation in the hip area, deterioration of bone and tissue, total hip failure and the necessity of Stryker Rejuvenate/ABGII hip revision surgery. If you have suffered any of the above adverse effects from your Stryker hip implant, it is important that you speak to an Oregon Stryker hip lawyer.
Status of Stryker Rejuvenate/ABGII Hip Lawsuits
You may determine that it is in your best interests to file an Oregon Stryker Rejuvenate/ABGII hip lawsuit after speaking to an Oregon Stryker Rejuvenate/ABGII hip lawyer. Over 2,300 lawsuits have already been filed against Stryker, most of them through Stryker Rejuvenate/ABGII hip multidistrict litigation in New Jersey and Minnesota, with about sixty Stryker Rejuvenate/ABGII hip MDL consolidation suits in Florida. Seventeen out of eighteen Stryker cases have been settled through mediation, and many more will go through the mediation process. Bellwether cases are currently being chosen; these cases are representative of a larger group of Stryker cases and will give all those involved an idea of how juries and judges will respond to the evidence and information presented.
How the Oregon Stryker Rejuvenate/ABGII Hip Statute of Limitations Could Affect You
The Oregon Stryker Rejuvenate/ABGII hip statute of limitations allows two years from the date the injury occurs to file a product liability case. Oregon also has an eight-year statute of repose which is triggered by a specific event, such as the date of manufacture or sales rather than a specific injury. The statutes of limitations can be extremely complex, which is why having an Oregon Stryker Rejuvenate/ABGII hip lawyer by your side could be beneifical. You received your Stryker hip device believing it to be safe—because you were told it was safe. Now you need someone who can fight for your rights. A well-qualified Oregon Stryker Rejuvenate/ABGII hip lawyer should be able to help you not exceed the Stryker Rejuvenate/ABGII hip statute of limitations.
When to Speak to an Oregon Stryker Rejuvenate/ABGII Hip Lawyer
Filing an Oregon Stryker Rejuvenate/ABGII hip lawsuit may be the best course of action in order for you to recover your medical expenses, lost wages, loss of future earnings and pain and suffering. A well-qualified Oregon Stryker Rejuvenate/ABGII hip lawyer can evaluate your case and clearly explain your options, so for Oregon residents—particularly those in the following locales—call a Stryker hip attorney today.
· Portland, Oregon
· Eugene, Oregon
· Salem, Oregon
· Gresham, Oregon
· Hillsboro, Oregon
· Beaverton, Oregon
· Bend, Oregon
· Medford, Oregon