Orland Park Defective Medical Device Attorneys with Offices in Cook and DuPage Counties

Malpractice Lawyers Serving Clients in Oak Lawn, Homewood and Lemont

When you need to have a medical procedure done, you rely on the skill and experience of your doctor to complete the procedure safely and efficiently. In many cases, a doctor may use medical devices and products specifically designed to serve particular purposes. If such products and devices are not properly designed, manufactured, tested, or used, they can cause serious illness, injury, or even death to a patient. At Schwartz Injury Law, we proudly represent the interests of those who have been victims of defective or dangerous medical products.

The skilled attorneys at our firm have obtained many millions of dollars in settlements and verdicts for our clients. We have earned a reputation in the local legal community as hardworking victims’ advocates who get results. Members of our team have been honored with numerous awards and distinctions by various organizations and associations, including Super Lawyers, Leading Lawyers, Top 40 Under 40 Lawyers to Watch, and Crain’s Chicago Business, among many others.

Product Liability Counsel in Oak Forest and Homer Glen

The experienced product liability attorney at our firm understands that medical device manufacturers do not develop and market products with the intention of harming patients. Unfortunately, however, time constraints and economic factors often push a manufacturer to rush a device to market before it has been thoroughly tested or researched. Despite strict regulations by government agencies like the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), many poorly designed and improperly manufactured products reach the marketplace each year.

In most cases, it takes a number of reports of injuries or harmful effects before recalls are issued and improvements are made. Sometimes, a dangerous device may injure hundreds or thousands of victims before any real action is taken to address the problem.

Common dangerous or defective medical products include:

• Pacemakers;
• Insulin pumps and other medication delivery systems;
• Tools that transmit infections because they cannot be properly cleaned and sterilized;
• Hip, knee, and other joint replacement devices;
• Implanted products such as transvaginal mesh and heart valve implants; and
• Breast implants or other products that can damage the immune system.

Dangerous Products or Improper Use?

If you or a loved one has been injured by a medical device that you believe is defective or dangerous, Attorney Allen N. Schwartz is prepared to help. He understands that there are many factors that could affect the direction of your case. The product could have been poorly designed or manufactured, or it could have lacked proper instructions and warnings. Additionally, the doctor or medical professional who used the product may have used it incorrectly or in a way that was not intended by the manufacturer.

Mr. Schwartz and his team will carefully investigate the circumstances surrounding your treatment and your subsequent injuries. It is our goal to help you get the compensation you deserve from any and all liable parties. We will not be intimidated by large companies or insurance carriers into accepting a settlement that fails to meet your needs. Instead, we will continue to fight until you recover the damages necessary to put your life back together.

Schedule a Free Consultation Today

To learn more about dangerous medical products and our firm’s approach to product liability case, contact our office. Call 708-888-2160 for a free, no-obligation consultation at Schwartz Injury Law today. Located in Orland Park IL, we are proud to represent injured victims in Oak Forest, Tinley Park, Oak Lawn, Frankfort, Lemont, Willow Springs, Palos Heights, Homewood and the surrounding areas.