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DID YOU OR A LOVED ONE SUFFER INJURIES FROM A DEFECTIVE BARD POWERPORT CATHETER?
You May Qualify For Settlement Compensation.
Bard PowerPort settlements are being pursued for individuals who received a Bard PowerPort totally implantable vascular access device (TIVAD) and experienced complications or injuries.
Some Bard PowerPort catheters have known defects.
The design defects of the Bard PowerPort catheters have been linked to a growing number of serious injuries and fracturing events, in which small fragments of the catheter broke free in the patient’s vascular system, leading to fatalities, infections, blood clots and emergency surgical procedures to retrieve the fragments. Ongoing lawsuits claim that life-threatening injuries could have been avoided if a safer design had been used, or if the manufacturer had issued a recall in order to warn patients and doctors.
How Do I Get Compensated?
Who Qualifies For A Bard PowerPort Lawsuit?
Financial compensation through a Bard PowerPort lawsuit settlement may be available for individuals who had a Bard PowerPort implanted, and experienced any of the following injuries or conditions;
- Perforations of tissues, vessels and organs
- Infections (sepsis or septic shock)
- Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
- Hemorrhaging or Bleeding Injuries
- Fluid buildup on the heart
- Irregular Heartbeat
- Severe and persistent pain
- Wrongful death
- Other injuries caused by fractured PowerPort catheter
What models are included in the Bard Implantable Port Lawsuit?
- Bard PowerPort
- Bard Powerflow™
- Bard X‑Port™
- Bard SlimPort
- Bard MRI Ports
- Bard Groshong Catheter
- Bard Titanium Port
- Bard Vaccess CTM
field of expertise
Lawsuits And Legal Process
As the adverse health effects of the water contamination surfaced, affected individuals and families initiated legal proceedings to pursue justice and compensation for their hardships. Numerous lawsuits were filed against the U.S. government, alleging negligence, failure to provide adequate warning, and other grievances.
Legal Process Key Steps
1. FILE A LAWSUIT
The plaintiffs (those affected) engage legal representation and file lawsuits against the parties responsible for the water contamination.
2. DISCOVERY
Both sides gather evidence through the discovery process, which involves obtaining records, conducting depositions, and gathering experts’ opinions.hile some cases can be settled quickly, others may take longer, particularly if they require legal action.
3. SETTLEMENT OR TRIAL
Depending on the strength of the evidence and negotiation process, some cases may reach an out-of-court settlement. If a settlement cannot be reached, the case proceeds to trial.
4. TRIAL AND VERDICT
In a trial, evidence is presented, witnesses testify, and legal arguments are made. A judge or jury decides on the verdict, determining if the defendant(s) were liable and whether damages should be awarded to the plaintiffs.