The Alabama medical device and defective drug lawyers at Boteler Richardson Wolfe have been helping victims of defective medical devices and dangerous drugs for more than twenty years. From our office in Mobile we represent clients across Alabama and the Gulf Coast, and we know how to find the right jurisdiction for a mass-tort claim. Before you sell your claim or case out to a TV advertisement, give our office a call at (251) 433-7766 for a free consultation.
No doubt you’ve seen TV ads and internet ads for victims of a defective medical device or a dangerous drug. These kind of cases fall into the legal category of a Mass Tort Action. They are like a class action lawsuit but each claim is individually presented. These types of claims and cases are complex and can take years to bring to a settlement. Adding to the confusion for clients is the fact that these claims and cases are often prosecuted in a venue or jurisdiction in another State. Having a local lawyer who understands how these claims work and how to locate the most favorable jurisdiction for the claim can make a big difference in the compensation recovered. The lawyers at BR&W have been assisting victims of defective medical devices and dangerous drugs for over twenty years. Before you sell your claim or case out to a TV advertisement, give our office a call for a free consultation.
Cases we are currently reviewing:
Hernia Mesh
The defective hernia mesh devices can cause internal injuries and/or health complications. The hernia mesh recalls and lawsuits include three hernia mesh product lines: Kugel Mesh, Ethicon Physiomesh, and Atrium C-Cur mesh. The most common injuries linked to the use of defective hernia mesh products include:
If you have suffered any of these injuries, you may be able to receive financial compensation from the mesh manufacturer. Claims have been consolidated into an MDL Class Action in Ohio .
Phillips DreamStation CPAP
On June 14, 2021, Philips publicly announced a mass safety recall of 14 models of CPAP and BiPAP breathing machines, including the DreamStation line. According to Philips, the 2021 CPAP recall was prompted by the discovery that the PE-PUR sound foam in the machines may break down and get inhaled or ingested by users. The PE-PUR foam contains volatile organic compounds (“VOCs”) that are carcinogenic and toxic to internal organs.
Anyone who used one of the recalled sleep apnea machines and was subsequently diagnosed with pulmonary fibrosis, other respiratory health problems, or cancer may be able to file a lawsuit against Philips and receive financial compensation. Claims have been consolidated into an MDL Class Action in Pennsylvania.
Elmiron
Elmiron (Pentosan polysulfate) is a medication used for the treatment of bladder pain or interstitial cystitis. Studies have recently linked use of Elmiron to the development of macular eye damage. If you have recently suffered vision loss, pigmentary maculopathy, toxic maculopathy, or other eye conditions due to the use of Elmiron you may be able to receive financial compensation from the prescription manufacturer. Claims against the prescription manufacturer have been consolidated into an MDL Class Action in New Jersey (more info).
If you were injured, developed a new medical condition, or needed revision surgery after using a recalled or defective device or a prescription drug with undisclosed side effects, you may have a claim against the manufacturer. Bring your medical records, the product name and any recall notice to a free consultation and we will tell you whether your situation fits an active litigation.
Alabama generally gives you two years from the date of injury to file a personal injury or product liability lawsuit, and the deadline can be shorter or calculated differently depending on when the injury was discovered and whether the claim is part of a multidistrict litigation (MDL). Do not wait — call as soon as you suspect a product caused your injury.
Most mass-tort cases are consolidated in a federal MDL in another state, but your claim is still an individual case that must be investigated, documented and filed correctly. A local attorney who knows you, your doctors and Alabama law can manage your claim and work with national counsel where it helps — without you signing away your case to an out-of-state call center.
Nothing up front. Boteler Richardson Wolfe handles defective medical device and dangerous drug claims on a contingency fee — we are paid only if we recover money for you. Read our free Consumer’s Guide to Mass Tort Litigation to learn how these cases work, or see our defective product claims page for non-medical products.
Since 1987 the lawyers at Boteler Richardson Wolfe-Injury Lawyers have been helping injury victims and insurance claimants recover the full amount of benefits they are owed. As part of our mission to help those in need, we’ve written and published several legal guides for injury victims. These guides are not intended to be a substitute for a free legal consultation about an injury or wrongful death claim but rather to help victims and their families better understand the legal principles and the process related to their potential insurance claim.
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