When a knee replacement device fails, the resulting injuries — revision surgery, chronic pain, permanent disability — can be life-altering. Product liability and medical malpractice law provide pathways to compensation.
Faulty Knee Replacement Liability Theories
Depending on the cause of failure, claims may be based on product liability (against the device manufacturer for design or manufacturing defects), medical malpractice (against the surgeon for improper implantation), or both. Each theory has different evidentiary requirements.
Settlement Factors in Faulty Knee Replacement Cases
- Severity of revision surgery required
- Degree of permanent functional impairment
- Lost wages and future earning capacity
- Pain and suffering duration
- Quality of life impact
- Strength of defect evidence
CDF Law: Product Liability and Medical Injury Consultation
Call (832) 945-1900 for a free case evaluation if you suffered complications from a faulty knee replacement.