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Cochlear Implant Attorney

Cochlear implants, which use electronic signals to mimic natural hearing, allow the deaf to experience hearing. However, the devices carry with them several risks, and the implants sometimes have dangerous defects. If you are a recipient of a cochlear implant and have experienced side effects or have a defective implant you should contact a cochlear implant lawyer.

Cochlear implants can be used for adults as well as for children, though children generally fare better with the devices. In the U.S. about 23,000 adults and nearly 16,000 children already have cochlear implants. For adults the implants can help trigger the memories of certain sounds. For children the implants facilitate the understanding of language.

Risks of Cochlear Implants

Cochlear implants can be the cause of several adverse conditions. Common side effects include:

Numbness in the ear
Ringing sounds
Blood or fluid collection in the ear
Dizziness

Due to the delicate nature of the area where cochlear implants are placed, nerve damage and punctured membranes can lead to serious consequences. Meningitis, deafness, and facial paralysis are among the worst consequences of a botched surgery.

Cochlear Implant Recall

Aside from surgical risks, defective implants can also endanger recipients. In 2010, Advanced Bionics initiated the third recall of one of its devices, the HiRes 90k cochlear implant.

The past Cochlear implant recalls have been due to dangerous residual moisture in the circuitry. The origins of the defect leading to the 2010 recall have yet to determined, but the injuries they've caused are serious. These can include severe pain, overly loud sounds, and electric shocks.

Compensation for Injured Patients

Anyone who has suffered an injury due to a cochlear implant, or received a defective device that has been recalled, should immediately contact one of our cochlear implant attorneys. A qualified lawyer may be able to help you recover compensation for a variety of reasons, including treatment costs, lost wages, and pain and suffering.

A cochlear implant attorney will be able to advise whether you may be able to obtain a settlement, file a lawsuit, or join ongoing litigation against the manufacturer of the device responsible for your injuries.

To schedule an evaluation of your case, please send us an email and someone from our office will be in touch with you shortly.

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