Intravenous therapy is seen as a modern marvel owing to the fact that it provides easy access to the bloodstream and therefore, faster medicine and nutrition delivery, both of which can significantly impact the speed with which a patient makes a recovery. This therapy involves identifying a viable nerve, pricking the skin with a hollow needle and connecting this needle to a catheter of sorts which is then taped to the patient’s arm after which they are hooked up to IV fluids.

Intravenous therapy is usually long-term, and most patients usually go in and out of consciousness, or they are in medically-induced comas. While IV therapy has been an indispensable tool in disease management over the last century, it is not without its flaws.

The Bard Powerport, one of the most popular and successful intravenous therapy devices, has been linked to a host of health complications that we are only beginning to understand, and thousands of individuals are coming forward alleging the device’s implantation caused them to suffer strokes, pulmonary embolism, disease recurrence and other life-threatening effects.

Why Manufacturers Are Held to High Standards

It is important to note that device manufacturers are held to a certain standard when it comes to designing and manufacturing their products for the masses, and should they breach this standard or duty of care, they can be held liable for the health consequences they make clients suffer by way of what’s called a product liability lawsuit.

These claims are usually complex, and many times, self-representation or not consulting with a legal professional may see you leaving tens of thousands, or even hundreds of thousands of dollars on the table, money which could have gone a long way in helping make you whole, which is why we’re here to help you secure this compensation and your dignity as a consumer that trusted in these companies. 

Our Defective Product Attorneys Can Help You

Are you looking for the best Bard Powerport lawsuits attorney? Please call us NOW at 312-444-0214   to learn more about your legal options for justice and compensation. The experienced Bard Powerport class action lawsuit attorneys at McCready Law bring to the table over 50 years of combined legal experience where we’ve represented thousands of individuals and recovered hundreds of millions of dollars in compensation for clients from all walks of life, all over the country.

McCready Law Bard Powerport lawyers are different owing to the fact that we have extensive trial experience, which is essential when it comes to winning these types of cases. Cases that make it to court are rare as most parties opt to settle out of court to avoid drawn-out and expensive litigation, but they often expose the plaintiff to a much larger payout which could be tens or even hundreds of times larger when compared to what the insurance company was willing to offer in a settlement after negotiations. On top of that, we have nationwide reach, so you can call us from anywhere in the country, and we’ll help process your Bard Powerport lawsuit, and we run a bilingual office (hablamos Español).

Lastly, these cases are taken up on a contingency fee basis, which means that other than nominal processing and document filing fees, you don’t pay us anything until resolve your case for you, and only if we successfully recover compensation on your behalf. Please call our best Bard Powerport failure lawyers NOW at 312-444-0214 to learn more about the true value of your claim – our intake team is standing by. 

What are Damages and How are They Awarded in Civil Cases?

Put simply, damages refer to the financial compensation proffered to an individual that suffered injury in a civil suit. The idea of damages is to restore a person’s health and wellbeing, as well return them to a level of financial well-being that they may have been in had the accident or injury not have happened.

Damages are essential when it comes to financial recovery, so the victim does not go into debt or experience stress as they try to cover their medical bills and recoup any lost wages they may have incurred after the injurious event. In addition, they act as an effective deterrent for defendants when it comes to them considering engaging in harmful or negligent behavior in the future, thereby enhancing safer and more thorough manufacturing practices.

Damages also encourages victims to come forward by incentivizing them from a financial standpoint, and by doing so, more individuals can gain the confidence to know that they have rights via the legal system and that justice is real and applicable in their individual circumstances. 

Types of Damages in Bard Powerport Claims

Medical Expenses

Bard Powerport failure may include things like device migration, the shattering of parts of the device, parts of which may travel into larger veins creating a medical emergency, massive infections bordering on sepsis, and so on. Therefore, medical intervention is necessary to save a patient’s life, and the patient may need to go into surgery to remove or replace the failed Bard Powerport device.

Surgical supplies, operating room costs, anesthesia are all very costly, and you shouldn’t have to pay for any of this out of pocket if someone else or a medical corporation caused your injuries and health complications. Additionally, you can sue to recover the cost associated with hospitalization which includes things like laboratory tests, nursing care, and room fees.

You may also require ongoing medical care in the form of medications for infections and pain management, as well as future medical expenses for things like physical therapy and rehabilitation, all of which can be included in your legal demand for compensation. 

Pain and Suffering

Civil lawsuits involve some kind of injury, and with this, comes a certain level of pain and suffering. These can cause a significant amount of stress on the patient’s life and wellbeing, and impact their ability to be a loving partner or parent, as well as their work productivity. To this end, one can sue for the physical pain they had to endure on account of the complications associated with the Bard Powerport failure.

Emotional distress is part of pain and suffering, and the resultant depression, anxiety and PTSD that follow Bard Powerport failure can be compensated under this umbrella, as the patient will more likely than not have to seek out professional mental health therapy in order to resolve their feelings of helplessness and frustration around the whole debacle. Pain and suffering may also encompass the loss of enjoyment of life which is typically experienced after a traumatic event, making it difficult for patients to engage in social activities, personal hobbies and family life. 

Lost Wages

You may need to take time off work in order to recover from your health complications arising out of the Bard Powerport device, but this doesn’t mean that bills just stop coming.

Your ability to work and be a productive individual has been hampered by the negligent individual or corporation, and you shouldn’t have to strike out and go without on account of their actions: to this end, you can sue to recover past lost income based on your hourly salary rate, as well as any future lost earnings if you suffered complications so severe that they left you disabled and unable to work. 

Experienced Bard Powerport Class Action Lawsuit Attorneys – Call Us Today!

There is so much we haven’t touched on, and over 10 types of damages you can include in your legal demand for compensation that it is vital you get in touch with us so we can fill you in on the true value of your claim. We offer 100% FREE initial consultations, and we can help demystify the entire process as well as the different legal timelines you may be looking at before receiving compensation for your injuries caused by the Bard Powerport device.

Lawsuits surrounding this defective device have already started, so call us TODAY at 312-444-0214 so you can secure your justice and compensation. Thanks for choosing McCready Law, and we look forward to helping you.