December 30, 2014 - ATTENTION Delaware Stryker Hip Implant Recipients - Stryker Corporation has recently reached a settlement agreement in its multidistrict litigation regarding its Rejuvenate and ABGII hip implants. Read more about the Stryker Hip Settlement Agreement
Current Status of Stryker Rejuvenate/ABGII Hip Lawsuits
Since the July, 2012 Stryker Rejuvenate/ABGII hip recalls, over 2,300 lawsuits have been filed against Stryker. The majority of these lawsuits have been consolidated into Stryker Rejuvenate/ABGII hip multidistrict litigation. Consolidating the lawsuits allows both sides access to information which is common to all the cases. There are 1,180 pending cases under the Stryker Rejuvenate/ABGII hip New Jersey consolidation, and 1,040 Minnesota MDL cases.
Stryker Rejuvenate/ABGII hip MDL consolidation provides more flexibility to plaintiffs than a class action, as they are allowed to receive individual damages for their injuries and have the freedom to decide whether to move forward with a trial or accept a settlement offer from the manufacturer.
How the Delaware Stryker Rejuvenate/ABGII Hip Statute of Limitations May Affect You
All residents of Delaware who were implanted with a Stryker Rejuvenate or ABGII hip implant are encouraged to contact a Delaware Stryker Rejuvenate/ABGII hip lawyer, particularly those in the following locales:
· Wilmington, Delaware
· Dover, Delaware
· Newark, Delaware
· Middleton, Delaware
· Smyrna, Delaware
· Milford, Delaware
· Seaford, Delaware
· Georgetown, Delaware
The statute of limitations is extremely important in product liability cases; should you exceed your state’s statute of limitations, you could be forever barred from pursuing a lawsuit against Stryker. The state of Delaware requires that action be brought within two years of the time the injury is discovered, or should have been discovered. The Delaware Stryker Rejuvenate/ABGII hip statute of limitations can be very complex, making it necessary to consult a qualified Delaware Stryker Rejuvenate/ABGII hip lawyer. It is important that you not make any assumptions about when your statute will run until you have spoken to a knowledgeable attorney.
Have You Developed Stryker Rejuvenate/ABGII Hip Chromium
and Cobalt Blood Poisoning?
When a recipient of a Stryker Rejuvenate or ABGII develops metallosis, metal toxicity or pseudotumors, it may be necessary for the patient to undergo Stryker revision surgery. Stryker metallosis can cause pain in the hip, groin and thigh, total failure of the device, deterioration of bone and tissue and the necessity of having the device removed. Metal toxicity can lead to cardiovascular, renal, thyroid, gastrointestinal and neurological disorders, loss of hearing and vision, reproductive disorders, the development of painful pseudotumors, DNA disruption, anxiety, depression and irritability.
Why Speaking to a Knowledgeable Delaware Stryker Rejuvenate/ABGII Hip Lawyer is Important - A knowledgeable Delaware Stryker Rejuvenate/ABGII hip lawyer can thoroughly assess your specific case, determining how to pursue compensation for your injuries. You may be entitled to receive compensation for your medical expenses, including revision surgery costs. You may also be able to collect lost wages, past, present and future, pain and suffering compensation and your spouse may be eligible to collect compensation for loss of consortium. Your Delaware Stryker Rejuvenate/ABGII hip lawyer will be able to determine when your statute of limitations will run, and whether you should join an MDL.