Spinal Cord Stimulator Malpractice Lawyer

Individuals who suffer from chronic back pain are sometimes offered spinal cord stimulators as a last possible treatment option. Spinal cord stimulators are implanted into the body in a relatively quick surgical procedure. Once the spinal cord stimulator is implanted, it can deliver electrical currents (or signals) to the spinal cord, which block pain signals from reaching the brain. Spinal cord stimulators are often the only solution to chronic pain.

Without a doubt, there are a number of risks associated with the procedure – like with any other medical procedure. For instance, the procedure might be unsuccessful for some patients, and they might not get any significant pain relief. However, some patients can experience more than just a failed procedure. Some patients can suffer significant harm associated with the procedure; some of the most severe harm possible includes paralysis, for instance (although other harm is also possible).

Unfortunately, the harm that patients can experience due to spinal cord stimulators are typically associated with medical malpractice. That is, medical professionals can act negligently and directly harm their patients. Did you or a member of your family suffer paralysis or any other harm due to medical malpractice during a spinal cord stimulator procedure? If so, you might have grounds to file a medical malpractice claim. Would you like to learn more about whether you could file a medical malpractice claim for the harm resulting from a spinal cord stimulator procedure? If so, do not hesitate to seek legal assistance with the experts at our firm as soon as possible.

The medical malpractice attorneys at Normandie Law Firm are ready to evaluate your claim and provide you with the guidance necessary to sue and reach a successful claim outcome. Would you like to learn more about your right to pursue a claim? Our experienced medical malpractice attorneys will fight for your right to sue the liable doctor or hospital and help you recover the compensation that you and your family are owed. If you are ready to speak with the experts at our firm, contact us today.

The Spinal Cord Stimulator Procedure

The procedure to implant a spinal cord stimulator is relatively straightforward, albeit not simple. Soft wires with electrical leads at the ends must be installed near the spinal canal (typically through a needle although other options include removing vertebrae temporarily to install the leads). The wires are connected to a generator which can be installed near the upper buttock area; the generator can be controlled by the patient (turned on or off) as needed. The generator release electrical currents that travel through the wires into the spinal canal; this blocks pain – more specifically, it prevents pain signals from reaching the brain.

Damage to the Spinal Cord During the Procedure

Although the procedure is straightforward, the complexity lies in the site of the procedure – near the spinal cord. The wire leads have to be installed in the spinal canal, which is means that doctors are working millimeters from the spinal cord. If they are not precise – that is, they come to contact with the spinal cord – significant damage could occur. Any sort of damage to the spinal cord could be devastating; it could lead to paralysis (either temporary or permanent). Although there are risks associated with all medical procedures, damage to the spinal cord is not a recognized risk of the procedure – as it only occurs when doctors are negligent.

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Can You Sue?

Did you or a member of your family suffer harm associated with malpractice during a spinal cord stimulator procedure? Did the malpractice result in paralysis? Whether the paralysis was temporary or permanent, you might have grounds to pursue a claim – as it should have never occurred. Do you have the right to sue? Yes, you can sue based on the concept of medical malpractice. That is, doctors owe their patients a duty of care – a duty to treat their patients with utmost care, skill, and diligence. Unfortunately, doctors do not always exercise their duty of care.

Doctors only owe their patients a duty of care; therefore, it is essential that a doctor-patient relationship is established. In other words, the doctor agreed to treat the patient, and the patient agreed to be treated by the doctor. If this relationship exists, the duty of care is owed. Doctors can fail to exercise their duty of care, instead breaching their duty of care. A breach of duty (acting recklessly or carelessly during procedures) can lead to dangerous mistakes that could harm patients. If a breached duty of care can be directly associated with the incident (error) that harmed the patient, the doctor could be liable. In addition, it is possible for hospitals to be liable for the actions of negligent doctors (this is based on vicarious liability).

What does this mean? If a doctor or hospital is liable for the harm that you or a member of your family suffered, you could be eligible to file a medical malpractice claim. Would you like to learn more about your right to file a spinal cord stimulator malpractice claim for paralysis or other harm? If so, contact us today.

What Should You Do to Prepare to Sue?
If you suspect that the harm that you or a member of your family suffered is associated with medical malpractice, you should act immediately to prepare to take legal action against the liable doctor or hospital. Consider the recommendations listed below:

• Seek medical care immediately – do not be afraid to voice your concerns; if your concerns are disregarded, seek other medical opinions.
• Keep records of the symptoms you have experienced
• File an incident report with the appropriate medical board
• Gather all relevant medical records
• Gather records of lost earnings
• Seek legal assistance with a medical malpractice attorney immediately

What Could You Recover?

Did you or a member of your family suffer medical malpractice associated with a spinal cord stimulator procedure? If so, you could sue – you could also be eligible to recover monetary compensation for the harm that you or your family suffered. What could you receive? How much compensation could you be awarded if your claim against the doctor or hospital is successful? Every claim is different; therefore, the value of these claim will vary significantly. If you are interested in learning more about the value of your claim and the compensation that you could receive, you should discuss your claim with a lawyer immediately.

Some of the categories that could be available for recovery include the following:

• Medical bills
• Lost wages
• Pain and suffering
• Loss of consortium
• Punitive damages
• Legal fees

To learn more about the specific type and amount of compensation that you could be awarded, you should seek legal assistance with the experts at our firm at your earliest convenience. At Normandie Law Firm, our medical malpractice lawyers are ready to provide you with the guidance that you need to recover the highest amount of compensation available for your claim. Do not hesitate to contact our experts immediately for more information regarding what you could recover.

What Deadline Applies to Your Claim?

All claims are subject to a statute of limitations; a statute of limitations determines the total length of time that claimants have to sue. If claimants do not file their claims on time, they risk losing their right to sue. What deadline applies to your medical malpractice claim?

In California, medical malpractice claims are subject to the deadlines listed below:

• Three years from the date of the injury
• One year from the discovery of the injury

As mentioned above, if you fail to file your claim within the time allowed by the statute of limitations, you could lose your right to sue. Therefore, to ensure that you have a thorough understanding of the total length of time that you have to sue, you should speak with an experienced medical malpractice attorney immediately. Speaking with a lawyer could also ensure that you understand any potential exceptions to the statute of limitations that could apply.

If you are ready to learn more about the deadline that applies to your claim, contact the experts at our firm at your earliest convenience.

Defective Spinal Cord Stimulators – Product Liability

Like with any other devices, medical devices can be defective and can cause a number of issues to those who depend on them for pain relief. Based on product liability law, product manufacturers have a duty to ensure that their products are completely safe for consumers and free of any defects in design, manufacturing, or labeling. When the device malfunctions, innocent consumers can suffer significant harm.

I have to have my spinal cord stimulator removed because it stopped working after a fall. Can I sue? Spinal cord stimulators are supposed to withstand normal wear, which could include a minor fall, accident, or injury. If a minor incident resulted in a broken stimulator, then the device might have been poorly designed or manufactured, which would give you grounds to file a product liability lawsuit. What if my spinal cord stimulator malfunctioned? Do I have a case against the manufacturer? Some stimulators have been known to simple stop working entirely. Some devices malfunction and actually cause pain or even jolting sensation; in these cases, nerve damage is likely to occur, which could be devastating to someone who already has medical issues. So, yes – if your spinal cord stimulator malfunctions, you could have a case against the manufacturer.

I have to have my spinal cord stimulator removed because my doctor knowingly used a defective medical device on me. Can I sue? Do I have a case? In a case like this, where a doctor knowingly uses a medical device that has previously been proven to be problematic or dangerous, you could have grounds to file both for medical malpractice and for product liability.

If you would like to learn more about your right to file a product liability case for your defective spinal cord stimulator, do not hesitate to contact the experts here at our law firm as soon as possible. Our product liability lawyers are ready to guide you every step of the way and help you recover the compensation that you are owed.

Normandie Law Firm – Here to Help

At Normandie Law Firm, our lawyers are ready to provide you with the guidance that you need to help you hold the liable doctor or hospital accountable for the harm that you or a member of your family suffered. Our spinal cord stimulator medical malpractice lawyers are ready to fight for your rights – they will sue the at-fault parties/entities and help you recover the compensation that you deserve. If you are ready to discuss your claim with the experts at our firm, contact us immediately.

At Normandie Law Firm, we understand the difficulties associated with getting access to legal services; therefore, we try to make things easy for individuals interested in pursuing claims. More specifically, we offer free legal services. Our free legal services include free consultations and free second opinions. During our free legal services, our lawyers will provide you with all the information that you need to start or continue your claim against the negligent doctor or hospital that contributed to the harm that you or a member of your family suffered. Would you like to benefit from our free legal services? If so, contact our firm today.

At our firm, we offer a Zero-Fee guarantee; this means that you will not have to worry about paying upfront legal fees to benefit from our free legal services. Our firm is also based on contingency. This means that our clients will not be required to pay anything until after reaching a successful outcome. What if you do not win? If you do not win, you will not be responsible for paying anything.

If you are ready to discuss your claim with the experts at Normandie Law Firm, contact us today.

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