Defective Medical Device Lawyers

Medical devices give many patients a new lease on life, allowing them to retain their independence and live longer than might otherwise be possible. Unfortunately, there's a growing list of medical devices that don't work as intended -- or don't work at all. Some medical devices even malfunction within the body, exposing patients to severe pain or serious side effects that could seriously harm them in the long run. When companies make these devices defective out of carelessness or a cynical attempt to save a few dollars, patients have the right to strike back with a defective medical device lawsuit.

Like other consumer products, defective medical devices may be defective by design, by manufacture or by the manufacturer's failure to warn customers of serious side effects. Unlike other consumer products, defective medical devices are used right next to the body, sometimes inside the body, which means fixing a problem is often harder than simply throwing the product away. In the case of one defective automatic defibrillator, patients were experiencing strong, unpredictable electrical shocks from a product implanted directly into their chests; many were shocked multiple times before they could remove the devices. Other types of potentially defective medical devices include:

Pacemakers, endograft devices and defibrillators
Artificial hips, knees and other joints
Metal screws and plates in the body
Intrauterine devices and other birth-control implants
Pumps
Breast implants and other cosmetic implants

Panish, Shea & Boyle is a national leader in defective products law. All three name partners have won multimillion-dollar judgments in cases involving defective autos, auto parts or helicopter parts. Partner Brian Panish has served on plaintiffs' steering committees for two defective drug class actions. All told, the firm has won more than 150 verdicts or settlements of $1 million or more, including several that set new national records for their size.

Panish, Shea & Boyle lawyers are consistently recognized for excellence in consumer law. Our attorneys have been repeatedly designated Super Lawyers, Who's Who, Rising Stars and have been nominated multiple times for Trial Lawyer of the Year. All of our lawyers are active in professional legal organizations, and name partners frequently write and speak to other trial lawyers.

Latest Firm News

Michael Nelsen v. Hillyard, Inc., et al. - Record $21 million verdict for Iraq war veteran. 27 year-old Iraqi War veteran Michael Nelsen injured when Hillyard, Inc. truck rear-ended Mr. Nelsen's vehicle on the I-15 freeway.

Tilton v. Sempra - $15 million verdict for brain injury to minor resulting from a power company truck hitting a family vehicle.

Dominguez v. San Francisco - $21 million settlement while case was on appeal. Wrongful death of 4 year-old girl. Largest settlement ever paid by San Francisco.

Contreras v. State of California - $9 million settlement for amputation caused by a damaged freeway guardrail.

Don Gino Dominguez v. South Central Los Angeles Regional Care Center - $2 million verdict for wrongful death of a mentally and physically disabled 39 year-old man. Health care center left man unsupervised and he choked to death.

Doe v. Driver - $5.5 million settlement for death of pedestrian in an auto accident.

Doe v. Oil Refinery - $6.2 Million settlement for wrongful death and personal injury caused by the collapse of tank floating roof.

Avila v. Dresick Farms - $5.64 million dollar jury verdict for girl injured in truck v. van collision. Believed to be the largest verdict in the history of Imperial County, California.

Konrad, et al. v. Hewlett-Packard - Lawsuit filed against Hewlett-Packard for pretexting journalists and their families

Chief Warrant Officers v. Boeing, et al. - $13.55 million settlement for Army maintenance officers severely injured in the crash of Apache Longbow helicopter on a maintenance test flight during Operation Iraqi Freedom in Iraq.

Does v. Doe Auto Manufacturer: confidential multimillion dollar settlement on behalf of a family involved in on-road rollover of sport utility vehicle.

Does v. Van Manufacturer and Rental Company - Confidential multi-million dollar settlement on behalf of the survivors and family members of 14 church group members involved in a fifteen passenger van rollover.

Hill v. Titan Tire - Confidential multi-million dollar settlement for a 42 year old man who sustained brain injuries following a tire failure on his vehicle.

Dominguez v. San Francisco - $27.4 Million Verdict - Mother and 6 others witnessed a city truck driver run over her daughter on a sidewalk. City completely denied responsibility. Largest verdict ever against the City of San Francisco.

Sherman v. Courrege - $25.5 Million Verdict - Wrongful death of mother, father, and son hit by a drunk driver.

Sorenson v. Burlington Northern & Santa Fe Railway - $2.8 Million Verdict - Plaintiffs were parents of a 48 year-old man killed when a freight train crashed into a commuter train.

Doe v. Auto Manufacturer - Major Confidential Settlement Fuel fed fire caused by defectively designed 15 passenger van rollover. Many occupants killed or severely burned.

Flores v. Continental Tire - Major Confidential Settlement - Woman sustained paraplegia when the right rear tire on the family's Ford Windstar van experienced a tread belt separation, causing the vehicle to roll over.

Panish, Shea & Boyle on TV - The trial attorneys at Panish, Shea & Boyle have been on numerous televisions shows because of their involvement in many high profile cases.

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California Defective Medical Device Lawyer Disclaimer: The defective medical device injury or other legal information presented at this site should not be considered formal legal advice, nor the formation of a lawyer or attorney client relationship. Prior results do not guarantee or predict a similar outcome with respect to any future matter. Please note that you are not considered a client until you have signed a retainer agreement and your case has been accepted by us.

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