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Sulzer National Settlement

With over a thousand pending cases against its defective product, Sulzer recently proposed a national settlement plan designed to force all potential plaintiffs into the settlement, even if they believe their injuries are worth far more than the pact calls for. Under the proposed deal, patients who had two or more surgeries to replace their implants would receive $97,500, plus medical costs. Patients who had a single operation would get $57,500 plus medical costs, and persons who didn't require additional surgery would receive $2,750. The payments would be two-thirds in cash and one-third in Sulzer stock. The proposed agreement also gives all participants in the settlement a lien on Sulzer's assets. This would give participants under the national settlement a priority on liabilities - including court awards - over other plaintiffs who decide not to join the national settlement.

If your Sulzer implant is part of the recall, you are not required to join the national settlement. Depending on your circumstances, you may be owed more than what Sulzer is offering under the national settlement. In order for you to receive a full and just recovery, it is important to speak to a law firm experienced in handling cases involving alleged defective medical products.

Since August 2001, 2,380 patients have undergone new surgery to replace defective Sulzer hips, and there a presently over 1,000 cases pending against Sulzer. If you or someone you know has had a hip replacement involving a defective Sulzer implant, it is important to seek medical and legal assistance as soon as possible. In all medical product liability cases it is essential that measures be taken promptly to preserve evidence, investigate the procedure in question, and to enable physicians or other expert witnesses to thoroughly evaluate any injuries.

If you or someone you know has had a hip replacement involving a defective Sulzer implant, it is important to seek medical and legal assistance as soon as possible. In all medical product liability cases it is essential that measures be taken promptly to preserve evidence, investigate the procedure in question, and to enable physicians or other expert witnesses to thoroughly evaluate any injuries. If you believe that you may be a victim of a defective hip implant, call Buchanan & Buchanan, P.L.C. now at (800)272-4080 or CLICK HERE TO SUBMIT A CASE FORM. The initial consultation is free of charge, and if we agree to accept your case, we will work on a contingent fee basis, which means we get paid for our services only if there is a monetary award or recovery of funds. Don't delay! You may have a valid claim and be entitled to compensation for your injuries, but a lawsuit must be filed before the statute of limitations expires.

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