 $3.125 Million Dollar Settlement Reached in Leg Amputation Case Chris Faiella of Tatlow, Gump, Faiella and Wheelan, LLC, recently reached a $3.125 million dollar settlement for his client's leg injuries. Faiella's client suffered severe permanent injuries to both legs, including an above-the-knee amputation of the left leg, after being pinned between two vehicles in November 2008. The case recently settled for $3.125 million dollars. The client's injuries rendered him unable to work. His damages included approximately $66,000 for economic damages, $367,657 in medical bills and $734,454 for future life care costs. More Details |
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Litigation is on the Rise Against "Pain Pump" Manufacturers Manufacturers of medical devices known as "pain pumps" have been frequently used after orthopedic surgery, most commonly during shoulder operations. The pumps are installed using a catheter and then left in place for two to three days for postoperative pain control. Problems started when doctors began placing pain pump directly into the joint space. Orthopedic surgeons began noticing a sharp increase in the occurrence of a condition known as post-arthroscopic glenohumeral chondrolysis (PAGCL), which is the progressive degeneration of cartilage in joint space beginning with inflammation and resulting in degeneration of the surface bone, which can result in the need for total joint replacement. There is an alarming increase in the number of these cases, particularly in very young, active adults such as athletes. If you or someone you know has experienced the destructive effects of a pain pump, please contact us or visit our website for More Details |
