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    Harmed by a Faulty Medical Device? You Deserve Justice

    Many people rely on medical devices to improve their health and quality of life. But when those devices do not work as they should, the consequences can be devastating. Whether due to a design flaw, poor construction, or a critical error, a device that is meant to heal can turn into one that causes pain, suffering, and even death.

    If you have been harmed by a faulty medical device, Michles & Booth is here to fight for your rights. We understand the physical, emotional, and financial toll these injuries can take. Our Pensacola defective medical device lawyers are committed to holding negligent medical device manufacturers accountable and helping you pursue compensation for your losses.

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    Types of Defective Medical Device Cases We Handle

    Our legal team has experience representing victims who have been injured by a wide range of faulty medical products, including:

    Hip Replacements

    We have helped clients who have experienced problems with metal-on-metal hip replacements, leading to pain, loosening, metal poisoning, and the need for revision surgery.

    Knee Replacements

    We fight for those who have suffered complications from defective knee replacements, including pain, instability, a limited range of motion, and the premature failure of the device.

    Spinal Cord Stimulators

    If a spinal cord stimulator malfunctions, it can cause pain, nerve damage, or other complications. We work to hold manufacturers accountable for the pain they cause.

    Other Medical Devices

    We have represented clients injured by various other defective devices, including pacemakers, defibrillators, heart valves, and surgical mesh.

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    How We Can Help You Get Justice

    Defective medical device cases are complex and require specific legal and medical knowledge. We will handle every aspect of your case so you can focus on healing and moving forward. If you choose our firm to help you pursue justice, we will perform various duties on your behalf, including:

    Investigating Your Case

    We leave no stone unturned in the investigation of your injury. We gather all relevant medical records, consult with medical experts, and analyze the device to determine whether it was defective and whether that defect caused your injury.

    Identifying All Liable Parties

    Various parties may be held liable for a defective medical device. We will identify everyone who may be responsible for your injuries, including the device manufacturer, distributors, the hospital, and any healthcare professionals involved in your treatment.

    Filing a Lawsuit

    We will prepare and file a lawsuit on your behalf, protecting your rights while ensuring all deadlines are met. We will fight aggressively to hold the at-fault parties accountable for their negligence.

    Negotiating a Settlement

    Our experienced attorneys will work hard to secure a fair settlement that covers all your losses, including medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and emotional distress.

    Representing You at Trial

    If a fair settlement cannot be reached, we are fully prepared to take your case to trial. Our skilled trial lawyers will present a compelling case to the court, advocating for the justice and compensation you deserve.

    Case Results that Speak Volumes

    Jury Awarded Plaintiff
    $26.2 Million

    LIBERTY, Missouri — Un jurado del Tribunal de Circuito del Condado de Clay estaba a punto de conceder 26,2 millones de dólares a los demandantes en un juicio en Rezulin cuando las partes llegaron a un acuerdo por una cantidad no revelada el 27 de diciembre (Shirley Griggs, et al. v. Warner-Lambert Company, núm. CV100 3957 CC, Mo. Cir., Clay Co.; véase diciembre de 2001, página 6).

    $11.55 Million

    LIBERTY, Mo. – A Clay County Circuit Court jury was about to award $26.2 million to the plaintiffs in a Rezulin trial when the parties settled for an undisclosed amount Dec. 27 (Shirley Griggs, et al. v. Warner-Lambert Company, No. CV100 3957 CC, Mo. Cir., Clay Co.; See December 2001, Page 6).

    Jury foreman Clark Lamoreux of Kansas City, Mo., said the jury had, by a 9-3 vote, decided on awards of $3.2 million in compensatory damages and $23 million in punitive damages when Judge James Welsh told them the parties had settled.

    $5 Million

    The Birmingham News
    March 26, 2002

    A Jefferson County jury has awarded $5 million in punitive damages to a Florida woman for the wrongful death of her husband, and against two Birmingham physicians and the University of Alabama Health Services Foundation.

    $750,000

    A Pensacola teenager who said she received unnecessary gynecologic surgery that led to complications was awarded $750,000 by a jury Friday.

    The Escambia Circuit Court jury found Dr. Lornetta Epps, a gynecologist, negligent in her care of Amber Nail, who was 14 at the time of the 1993 surgery. The same five-woman, one-man panel exonerated Dr. James Boyd, a surgeon who repaired a complication.

    $480,000

    The News Herald
    Panama City Florida

    Catherine McNaught The News Herald

    Six Bay County jurors awarded almost half a million dollars Thursday to a local woman who said she lost the use of her right eye after cataract surgery.

    $460,000

    A jury awarded $330,000 to Steve Shimak, 76, and another $130,000 to his wife Irene. Irene Shimak, 74, received damages for the loss of her husband’s “comfort, support and services,” according to one of their attorneys, Marcus Michles of Kerrigan Estess Rankin & McLeod. Randy Thompson was co-counsel.

    $320,219

    An Okaloosa County man was recently awarded a $320,219 verdict after he sued an. insurance company following an injury he blamed on a traffic accident.

    $160.000

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    Un jurado otorgó el jueves a un hombre de Mossy Head 160.000 dólares en concepto de daños y perjuicios tras declarar negligente en sus funciones a un cirujano del Centro Médico White-Wilson.

    El Dr. David Burkland dejó una aguja metálica para irrigación de 6,5 cm en el cuello de John Clark cuando le practicó una cirugía de emergencia en junio de 1994 en el Centro Médico de Fort Walton Beach.

    «Simplemente no sé qué decir», dijo Clark, de 64 años, fuera de la sala del tribunal tras la lectura del veredicto.

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    What Makes Michles & Booth Different?

    When you choose Michles & Booth for your defective medical device case, you are choosing a team that truly cares about your well-being and is dedicated to fighting for your rights. Here is what sets our firm apart:

    • A Client-Focused Approach: We understand the challenges you face after being harmed by a medical device. That is why we treat our clients with compassion, respect, and individualized attention. We will answer your questions, explain the various legal issues in a clear manner, and keep you informed every step of the way.
    • Experienced Defective Medical Device Lawyers: Our attorneys have a deep understanding of the intricate legal and medical issues involved in defective medical device cases. We stay up-to-date on the latest developments in medical device litigation, regulations, and scientific research to ensure we are providing the best possible representation.
    • A Dedication to Results: We are not afraid to take on large corporations and powerful insurance companies. We are committed to getting results for our clients and will fight tirelessly to secure the maximum compensation you deserve for your injuries, pain, suffering, and other losses.
    • Convenient Locations Across Northwest Florida: To better serve our clients, Michles & Booth has four convenient office locations in Pensacola, Crestview, Fort Walton Beach, and Tampa.
    • No Fee Unless We Win: We want every family to access high-quality legal representation without having to worry about upfront costs. That is why we handle birth injury cases on a contingency fee basis. This means you do not pay us any legal fees unless we successfully recover compensation for you.
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    Do Not Suffer in Silence — Contact Our Pensacola Defective Medical Device Lawyers

    If your child has suffered a birth injury due to medical negligence, contact Michles & Booth for a free consultation. We will review your case, answer your questions, and discuss how we can fight for your child's future.
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