IVC Lawsuit in Los Angeles

Inferior vena cava filters (IVC for short) are a type of medical implant that doctors use in patients who are having surgery. IVC filters were designed in order to prevent blood clots and fatal embolisms while patients are undergoing surgery. When they were first introduced, they were seen as potential lifesavers. However, in some patients, unfortunately, these filters caused injuries. The result was individuals started to file injury claims with help from a Rueb Stoller Daniel IVC lawsuit attorney in Los Angeles.

IVC filters have metal filters that trap blood clots and hold them until they dissolve. This prevents blood clotting and pulmonary embolisms from developing.

IVC filters were designed to be temporary. They were never designed to remain implanted in the body for a long time. After the threat of blood clots or embolism has been eliminated, the implant needs to be removed. However, all surgeons do not take them out when they should be. If you’ve been injured by an IVC contact our mass tort firm today to learn how we can help.

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What Types Of Complications Do Patients Experience With Their IVC Filters?

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There are a number of complaints about IVC filters that began to be sent to the FDA around ten years ago. Those complaints about IVC filters include:

  • Pieces of the device breaking off and moving through the body of the patient
  • The whole device became unhinged and moved through the body
  • The device cuts or tears apart the patient’s insides

A notice was sent out by the FDA to doctors to inform them that there were issues with the filters. They also recommended that Bard should inform consumers about the risk. Bard decided to not do this.

Below are some of the most common complications caused by IVC filters:

  • Pulmonary embolism
  • Puncture of the venous wall
  • Deep Vein Thrombosis
  • Inability to take out the IVC filter

Some patients with IVC filters started to complain about having pain or other complications. After they did not get any solution from Bard or their physicians, they contacted mass tort attorneys. Because there are so many plaintiffs involved in these cases, IVC filter cases are being filed as class-action lawsuits. There are mass tort lawyers all over the country handling these types of cases.

Why Have IVC Filter Lawsuits Been Filed?

The very first IVC filter lawsuit was filed by a plaintiff in 2015. The individual had an IVC filter implanted before going into surgery. Unfortunately, the individual needed to have another open-heart surgery procedure to repair the damage that had been caused by the IVC filter. The case was so strong that it took less than ten days for it to settle.

Some other problems that IVC filters cause in addition to requiring reparative surgery include:

  • Severe pain
  • Hemorrhaging
  • Heart failure
  • Blood clots
  • Pulmonary embolism
  • Death

If a defective filter caused you to become injured, call a Los Angeles mass tort lawyer. An experienced attorney can work hard to ensure you receive the compensation that you need and deserve.

What Types Of Damages Can Los Angeles Mass Tort Attorneys Demand?

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Depending on how serious your injuries are, you will be able to file a lawsuit for the types of damages described below:

Pain and Suffering

At times pain and suffering damages that are awarded by a jury are just as much or even more than the rest of the damages combined. Juries and judges tend to sympathize with plaintiffs who have experienced a lot of suffering due to their injuries. There is a great deal of pain that is involved with defective IVC filters. For instance, a patient might go into the hospital in order to have a standard surgical procedure conducted but wind up with a defective IVC filter. This could result in the patient needing open-heart surgery so that that the damage caused by the IVC filter can be repaired. This can be more risky and painful than the original surgery.

Lost Wages

People who have an implanted defective IVC filter often end up missing a lot of work. They can be out of work for weeks and sometimes months due to their injuries and complications that require medical attention. A mass tort lawyer can show evidence to demonstrate the amount of time and income the patient has lost due to not being able to work.

Medical Bills

Many medical bills can start to accumulate due to having a defective IVC filter. It could result in your needing to have a second surgery conducted in order to repair the damage that your IVC filter has caused. You could have had a serious infection that requires hospitalization and expensive medications. You are entitled to be reimbursed for the medical expenses you have incurred due to a defective IVC filter.

In order to file a lawsuit, you will have had to suffer real damages. Just having an implant will not automatically mean you can file a lawsuit. You must suffer some type of injury. Depending on where you file your lawsuit, your case may be part of a bigger class-action lawsuit.

Call Rueb Stoller Daniel To Speak With An IVC Lawsuit Attorney In Los Angeles

If you or someone in your family was injured due to a defective IVC filter, call a mass tort law firm. Your attorney can review your case so they can let you know whether your case qualifies for a mass tort suit.

Many IVC Filter lawsuits have been filed already. Some cases have been settled and others are pending still. These cases have mostly bene baed n two factors, which is the damage that the actual defective filters have caused, and Bard’s failure to warn its customers. In cases involving damage caused by IVC filters, failing to warn customers is a very important factor.

Call us at 1-866-CALL-RSD to schedule your free consultation today with a skilled mass tort attorney with experience handling IVC filter cases. You will be able to meet with an experienced attorney to talk about your case. The attorney can tell you whether your claim is valid or not to bring against the manufacturer. The lawyer will also be able to tell you approximately how much your case may be worth.

Your initial consultation is absolutely free. You will not have to pay any money until your case has been settled. The manufacturer of the IVC filter has a team of lawyers that work for them. You should have legal representation to fight for your rights as well.