Exactech Ankle Replacement Lawsuit

Nadrich Accident Injury Lawyers represents those who have suffered complications after having ankle replacement surgery involving an Exactech implant. If you or a loved one have experienced complications from joint replacement surgery involving an Exactech ankle replacement device, we can help you recover financial compensation for medical bills, lost wages, loss of earning capacity, pain, suffering, wrongful death and more.

We have been representing those injured by defective medical devices since 1990. We have recovered over $750 million on behalf of clients just like you. We know how to prove that our clients’ injuries were caused by medical device defects. Our experience and resources will allow us to recover the most compensation possible in your ankle replacement implant case.

If you have suffered complications such as corrective revision surgery and cannot afford future treatment which is necessary, we can get you to doctors who will treat you on a lien. This means they won’t charge you until your case is over. They do this for our clients because they know we get great results for our clients.

We handle cases involving Exactech ankle replacement devices on a contingency fee basis. This means you will not owe us any fee for our representation until and unless we recover compensation for you. No upfront fee or out-of-pocket fee will ever be owed to us. The only fee we charge to handle Exactech lawsuits is a percentage of any compensation we recover for the client.

Call us today for a free consultation, text us from this page or fill out this page’s free case evaluation form if you or a loved one suffered complications after having an Exactech ankle device implanted. You may be eligible for financial compensation in an Exactech lawsuit.

Compensation Available in an Ankle Replacement Surgery Lawsuit

Those who have been injured by Exactech ankle replacements may qualify for financial compensation for:

Medical Bills

If you have been injured by an ankle replacement device subject to an Exactech recall, we can help you recover compensation for your medical expenses. You may already be facing medical bills and you may face more medical bills in the future if you need treatments in the future. We can help you recover compensation for past and future medical expenses related to your implant failure.

Lost Wages

You may have missed time from work because your implant failure injuries left you unable to work. You may have also needed to take time off from work to attend medical appointments related to your implant failure. Our lawyers can help you recover compensation for any wages you were unable to earn due to your implant complications.

Loss of Earning Capacity

Your ankle implant complications may have left you permanently disabled. A permanent disability can represent a loss or reduction of earning capacity which we can help you recover financial compensation for.

Pain and Suffering

When ankle implants fail, the results can be extremely painful. Revision surgeries can lead to tremendous amounts of physical pain and mental suffering, as well. Recovering from a surgery can be a grueling process. We have over three decades of experience in calculating the true value of clients’ pain and suffering and ensuring they are fairly compensated for it.

Wrongful Death

If you have lost a loved one due to complications from an Exactech ankle implant, unfortunately, no amount of money will be able to bring your loved one back. However, we can help you recover money which can help prevent your family from having to go through financial hardship due to your loved one’s death.

When loved ones die, they can leave behind medical bills, funeral costs and burial costs, and we can help you recover compensation for this as well as the pain and suffering your loved one experienced prior to death.

When loved ones die, their family loses their love, companionship, household services, income and spousal benefits. These are all things we can help you recover compensation for.

We can also help you recover compensation for the grieving and suffering you have had to go through due to the loss of your loved one.

Exactech Ankle Recall

Exactech, on February 7, 2022, expanded a recall on all Vantage total ankle replacements. The recall was due to the devices being packaged in defective bags.

Exactech’s joint replacement devices contain plastic components which should be packaged in bags containing numerous oxygen barrier layers. This is indicated in package specifications.

The devices which were recalled ended up being packaged in defective bags missing an oxygen barrier layer protecting the devices from being oxidized.

Defective bags can allow oxygen to contact plastic components before they are implanted in people. If plastic components are exposed to a significant amount of oxygen prior to implantation, it can lead to plastic component oxidation which can result in:

• Swelling
• Bone loss
• Worsening or new pain
• Device failure
• Component fracture
• Excessive and early device wear
• Revision surgery necessitated by the above issues

Exactech’s Vantage total ankle replacement systems were recalled. The specific component that was recalled is known as the Vantage Fixed-Bearing Liner Component.

How to File an Exactech Ankle Lawsuit

Filing a civil lawsuit can be a very time-consuming process. This process requires exceptional attention to detail as well as a lot of knowledge regarding things such as legal jargon.

You might end up feeling overwhelmed by the legal process if you are already having to deal with complications, pain and trauma regarding your injuries.

Our attorneys can help you start gathering evidence which we can use to make your case stronger.

With the help of our legal team, you can gather evidence and perform an assessment of any damages you have incurred.

Hiring an Exactech Ankle Implant Lawyer

The best thing you can do to maximize your chances of recovering the most compensation possible is to hire a lawyer possessing extensive knowledge about your recalled Exactech ankle implant.

Our attorneys can make the lawsuit process simple for you and work by your side to strengthen your ankle replacement claim.

If you want to be able to recover the most money possible, you’ll need to hire lawyers with a track record of successfully handling cases like yours. We have handled defective medical device claims since 1990, so we have the experience to obtain for you the largest possible recovery.

If a defective Exactech ankle replacement has injured you, call us today for a free consultation.

Recovering from the failure of a medical implant can be incredibly difficult. This difficult process is not one you should have to get through alone. Give us a call today in order to talk about the legal options you have and how our lawyers can help you.

Gathering Evidence

It’s vital for you to gather evidence which can strengthen your case.

This evidence can include records and documentation which relate to the injuries you suffered and the defective device you had implanted.

You might need to collect evidence including:

• Photos and videos
• Employment records
• Witness testimony
• Doctor’s notes
• Medical records
• Additional evidence proving that the Exactech implant you used injured you

Our lawyers have experience handling cases like yours involving defective medical devices. Call us today to receive insight about the kinds of evidence you will need to collect to make your case stronger.

Damage Calculations

The legal term damages refers to the financial losses you suffer relating to any injures caused by your defective ankle implant.

Our team can assist you in terms of calculating the value of your damages.

Damages in an Exactech ankle lawsuit may include:

• Loss of wages
• Future and past medical expenses
• Lost quality of life
• Loss of earning ability
• Emotional damages
• Permanent disability
• Pain and suffering
• Additional compensatory damages
• In some cases, punitive damages

It is vital that these damages be calculated. This helps your lawyer to have a better understanding of the impact your defective ankle implant had on you as well as the amount of money you’re eligible for in compensation.

Injury Mitigation

It is crucial that you mitigate the injuries you suffered due to your device.

Mitigation means attempting to lessen the impact of your injuries on your life as well as their financial costs.

Proper mitigation of implant failure injuries includes:

• Receiving official diagnoses of injuries
• Making sure injuries are treated
• Doing everything the doctor tells you to do
• Discussion regarding revision surgery should your healthcare providers deem surgery safe as well as beneficial
• Taking any steps necessary to minimize the extent of the injuries you suffered

Mitigation of injuries is vital in terms of building strong, honest cases.

Those who wait too long in order to call attorneys may see the statutes of limitations on their cases expire. This can cause them to lose any right to seek financial compensation for injuries.

Give us a call today so we can help you move in the direction of healing.

What to Do if Your Exactech Ankle Replacement Got Recalled

If you received an Exactech ankle implant which was later recalled, the first thing you need to do is to call your doctor. It’s especially important to contact a healthcare professional if you experience:

• Joint instability
• Swelling
• Grinding or other noises
• The inability to bear any weight
• Worsening or new pain

You might be unsure if your implant was recalled. If this is the case, contact your surgeon. Your surgeon might contact you in order to make sure that your ankle implant is functioning properly. Your surgeon might order X-rays if it is suspected that your implant has failed.

Exactech does not recommend people to get surgeries when they don’t have pain or other issues like problems with walking. According to Exactech, doctors and patients should work hand-in-hand to come up with decisions regarding the exchange or removal of devices. Doctors need to explain treatment options’ benefits and risks to their patients.

Exactech’s website contains an explanation of a process that patients can take in order to submit a claim for a defective implant and recover compensation for any expenses related to their implant. However, our legal team wants you to know that if you file a claim directly through Exactech, you may end up waiving your rights to sue them. This could lead to you recovering far less compensation than you would in a lawsuit.

If you require revision surgery due to a defective Exactech ankle implant, you may qualify to file a lawsuit seeking compensation for your damages.

A lawsuit like this could lead to you recovering a lot more money than you would by directly filing a claim through Exactech. For this reason, before agreeing to any settlement with Exactech, it’s wise for you to talk to a lawyer. It would be unwise to forfeit your right to file a lawsuit.

Exactech Lawsuit Statute of Limitations

State laws exist known as statutes of limitations. These laws give you a limited amount of time to file a lawsuit over an Exactech ankle replacement device.

This time limit will be different depending on the state the lawsuit will be filed in. Because of this, it is crucial for you to call an attorney as soon as possible after you start to experience side effects related to an Exactech implant.

By waiting too long, you may lose any chance you have to file a lawsuit seeking compensation for injuries.

Give us a call today in order to learn more about the legal options you have and begin the process of recovering compensation for your injuries.

Exactech Ankle Replacement Lawsuit Updates

Experienced Defective Medical Device Lawyers

Since we founded our firm in 1990, we have represented people who have been hurt by medical device defects. In the 30+ years of helping injury victims, we have recovered over $750 million for clients.

We are vastly experienced in handling claims exactly like yours. We have the resources and knowledge to prove your injuries were caused by a medical device defect. We know exactly how to gather evidence and utilize it in order to compile a convincing, strong case. Our firm has the resources and experience to obtain the largest possible recovery for you.

Contact us today for a free case evaluation if you or a loved one experienced complications due to an Exactech ankle implant. Remember: we won’t charge you any fee until and unless we obtain a recovery for you. Call us now.