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Defective Medical Devices

Seattle Personal Injury Lawyer

If a product, including any type of medical product, is defective and causes injury to the user, the incident can form the basis for a products liability lawsuit.

If you’ve been injured, or a loved one has died, because of the use of a defective medical product, you may be able to bring a lawsuit for compensation. Contact the Seattle, Washington attorneys at The Law Office of Joanne R. Werner. With 20 years of medical knowledge gained as a registered nurse and nursing instructor, and more than 10 years of medical malpractice law experience, attorney Joanne Werner is fully prepared to handle your case for defective medical products, such as:

  • Defective knee or hip replacement prosthesis
  • Defective defibrillator
  • Defective heart stent
  • Defective pacemaker
  • Defective drugs
  • Defective wheelchairs and lifts

Defective medical product liability cases are often complex

It is best to consult with a knowledgeable and skilled lawyer who is prepared to handle the complexity and complications that can arise in medical product defect cases.

Statute of Limitations: Washington State sets time limits on how long after your injury you may bring a case. When Joanne Werner reviews your case, she will be able to advise you regarding the time limits that apply to your particular case.

Who is Liable? The manufacturer of a medical device or medical care provider may be liable depending upon the facts of the case.

With over 14 years of legal experience and more than 20 years of hands-on medical experience, attorney and registered nurse, Joanne Werner, can review the facts of your case and help you decide how to move forward with your claim for damages.

Contact our Washington State attorneys for a free initial consultation to review your potential product liability or medical malpractice claim.

 

Attorney Joanne R. Werner, R.N., M.S., J.D., represents clients throughout Washington State, including King County, Pierce County, Spokane County, Whatcom County, and Yakima County and the communities of Seattle, Bellingham, Spokane, Tacoma, Yakima, Seattle and Puget Sound area.

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  • Nursing Home Negligence & Abuse
  • Elder Abuse
  • Medical Malpractice
  • Wrongful Death
  • Birth Injury
  • Catastrophic Injury
  • Car Accidents
  • Construction & Worksite Accidents
  • Asbestosis / Mesothelioma
  • Defective / Dangerous Products
  • Defective Medical Devices
  • Significant Cases

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