Each year hundreds of thousands of Americans are able to enjoy fuller lives due to medical implants. These implants may be used for joint replacement, such as knee, hip, or shoulder replacement, breast augmentation or reconstruction, improved heart health or hearing or other therapeutic purposes. While most implants successfully help patients live more active, rewarding lives, they are not without risks. In addition to the risks typically associated with surgeries – infection, blood clots and anesthesia complications, for example – implant recipients can and do experience dangerous bacterial infections, which may occur a year or more after implantation; debilitating pain at the site of the implant; breakage of the implant itself or one or more of its components; bone fractures as a result of joint replacement; uneven or abnormal wear; implant defects, such as heart valve component failures; and in the case of breast implants, leakage or ruptures. Implant defects of all kinds may result in serious injury, permanent disability and even death.

If you believe that you or a loved one has been injured by a defective joint, breast, heart or other implant, our experienced personal injury attorneys can help you secure all of the compensation to which you may be entitled. This may include compensation for pain and suffering, financial loss, emotional distress and medical expenses. In some cases, you may also be entitled to punitive damages for another party’s wrongdoing. Our dedicated trial lawyers can also help you deal with your insurance company, as well as the insurer of the other party or parties. The insurance companies have lawyers working hard to minimize their payouts; you need an attorney who will work just as hard for you.

At Feldman Shepherd, we are committed to helping our clients throughout Pennsylvania and New Jersey obtain the best possible recovery as expeditiously as possible. We are here to serve you with hard work, attention to detail and a caring approach tailored to your individual needs. If we may be of assistance to you, please do not hesitate to contact us today.