PRODUCT LIABILITY COMPENSATION

Whilst the vast majority of medical claims arise through professional negligence because of human error by surgeons, doctors, nurses and medical technicians, there are a large number of medical product liability compensation claims arising due to bad design, defective components or poor manufacture of bio-medical devices or pharmaceutical drugs.

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Award of Damages

Medical product liability compensation claims are dealt with by our specialist personal injury solicitors using the ‘no win no fee’ scheme. Our network of experts includes forensic scientists and medical consultants who provide witness opinion on defective medical products. Damages awarded depend on the extent of the injury, the recovery period and any long term consequences and include all aspects of care for the future. The aim of an award is to put the inured party back into the position that they would have been had the injury not occurred and whilst money can never adequately compensate for injury, it will go some way to making a more positive future for the injured party.

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Defective Medical Products

There is the potential for most medical products and medical devices to be defective which can cause serious injuries or potentially fatal accidents. In the past defective medical products have included painkillers, hormones, breast implants, cataract lens implants, bone and joint replacements and various blood related products and in addition some commonly used medical machinery has been prone to failure.

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Manufacturers Responsibility

The responsibility for medical product liability compensation claims lies with the manufacturer of pharmaceutical drugs, medical products or bio medical devices. This includes devices used to diagnose problems, prevent problems and monitor patients or simply to treat conditions. When things go wrong with these critical products the resulting injuries may include fatalities. Consumers and users have the right to seek financial compensation for any personal injury, harm or financial loss.

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Contra Indications & Warnings

The companies that make medical products can be liable for failing to properly design a product or for defective manufacture. They can be liable for not properly testing the product and for not providing adequate warnings or instructions and for failing to advise on potential conflict with other pharmaceutical drugs. Contra indications are particularly important for pharmaceutical drugs – conflicts with other prescribed medications must be properly researched and warnings published so that users can be sure that there is no risk to using the product with their current medication.

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Personal Injury Solicitor

Our solicitors use the no win no fee scheme and cover the cost of making compensation claims. Damages are paid in full with no deductions. If you would like advice on risk free claims from a specialist personal injury solicitor simply complete the contact form or use the helpline.