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When a child is born deaf or hard of hearing, parents are faced with an impossible and life-changing decision of whether to seek out cochlear implant surgery for their child. While cochlear implants are able to address partial or total hearing loss and aid in the learning and understanding of speech, their medical use over the last 2 decades has been fraught with device recalls, complications, and numerous instances of malfunction. This has resulted in injuries and difficulties for patients, with long-reaching effects on quality of life.
Defective Device Symptoms.
Many cochlear implant device lineups, such as the HiRes 90K, Cochlear Nucleus CI500 range, Clarion, and MED EL cochlear system, have been recalled over the years due to adverse complications caused either by substandard manufacturing practices, or failure to conform within cochlear implant standard specifications. If you are one of the thousands of individuals who have not undergone a revision surgery, you may be at risk of your device failing. If you experience any of the device failing signs below, please contact our cochlear implant lawyer to discuss your claim options.
Cochlear Implant Device Failings
- Intermittent functioning.
- Complete loss of sound.
- Discomfort or pain within the inner ear.
- Unwillingness to use headphones.
- Balance issues.
- Sudden loud noises, crackling, or popping sounds.
- Electric shocks.
While device failure is of high concern, the implantation procedure carries its own list of risks and complications. While a lot of these side effects are on the rare side, if they are present, they can cause significant harm to the individual.
- Damaged cochlea cells cause total loss of natural hearing.
- Bacterial meningitis; a potential fatal infection where there is swelling around the spinal cord and lining of the brain.
- Tissue death surrounding the cochlear implant.
- Cerebrospinal/perilymph fluid leakage.
- Facial nerve paralysis or damage.
- Dizziness, vertigo, or tinnitus.
- Taste changes due to nerve damage.
- Numbness around the ear.
- Localized inflammation from cochlear implant rejection.
- Blood or fluid collection at the surgical site.
- Skin wound infections or severe infections at implant site.
Among these potential side effects, an individual with a cochlear implant may also need to change their behavior when interacting with an electronic environment, choosing alternative medical treatment options, or making lifestyle changes due to unsuccessful surgical outcomes.
How A Cochlear Implant Lawyer Can Help
Individuals and families who have suffered harm, whether pre-surgery or post-surgery, due to a defective cochlear implant, may be able to receive compensation through a skilled cochlear implant lawyer, in the form of:
- Medical expenses for hospitalization, surgery, medication, and future treatments.
- Replacement costs for implants that are defective or are no longer being manufactured.
- Compensation for lost income due to cochlear implant injuries.
- Pain and suffering compensation for emotional trauma such as anxiety, fear, or PTSD in relation to cochlear implant device use.
- Wrongful death expenses for family members that pass away due to complications from cochlear implants. This can include coverage for funeral, burial, pre-death medical bills, loss of consortium compensation, and more.
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Individuals and families who have suffered harm, whether pre-surgery or post-surgery, due to a defective cochlear implant, may be able to receive compensation through a skilled cochlear implant lawyer, in the form of:
- Medical expenses for hospitalization, surgery, medication, and future treatments.
- Replacement costs for implants that are defective or are no longer being manufactured.
- Compensation for lost income due to cochlear implant injuries.
- Pain and suffering compensation for emotional trauma such as anxiety, fear, or PTSD in relation to cochlear implant device use.
- Wrongful death expenses for family members that pass away due to complications from cochlear implants. This can include coverage for funeral, burial, pre-death medical bills, loss of consortium compensation, and more.
Despite the amazing capabilities of cochlear implants, they are not without risk. If you or a loved one has experienced adverse effects from cochlear implant surgery, defective devices, or cochlear implant recalls, please reach out to our team here at Chubb Law.
Our cochlear implant lawyer will take the time to understand your unique situation and provide you with the legal support and advocacy you need to recover. Give us a call at (407) 777-4382 to schedule a free consultation with a member of our legal team to discuss your case, or contact our firm through our website. We have a same-day email and phone call return policy, and are a “no win/no fee” firm, meaning that you pay no fees until we win your case.
We could list all the awards we’ve received or tell you how much better our results are than other law firms– but that’s not what makes us different. We are different because we truly care about our clients. Because we care, you won’t feel like you’re one of 10,000. You will feel heard and prioritized. You will feel confident in your legal team. You will feel like you’re in the right place.
It doesn’t cost anything to start your case and you will never pay us anything out of your own pocket. We work on a contingency fee basis, which means you pay us only if we win your case. Our fee comes in the form of a percentage of the settlement or verdict amount we obtain.
We tell people all of the time, “if insurance companies would just treat people right there would be no need for what we do.” Unfortunately, most of the time insurance companies don’t treat people right. The only way to ensure you are protecting your rights is to consult with an attorney.
No. Not without consulting an attorney. We make all clients an “Increased Offer Guarantee.” If there is an offer on the table from the insurance company at the time of hiring us, we guarantee we will increase it, or we will waive our fee.
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Mitch and his team at Chubb Law did such a great job on my case. I never had to pick up the phone to call for an update because Mitch was always in touch with one before I needed one. Mitch and his team made the process much easier by keeping me informed, and everyone at Chubb law is super friendly and professional. They made an unfortunate situation much more bearable. They really care about every one of their cases, and they work hard to get their clients what they deserve. 100% recommend.
- Colynn
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Attorney Mitch Chubb and his staff are extremely professional and thorough. They treat you like family and will do everything they can to maximize the value of your case. I highly recommend them.
- Jon
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If I could give 100 stars I would!! Chubb Law team is extremely efficient, professional, down to earth, caring and is right there every step of the way. Attorney Mitch helped me get set up with the proper care and steps to take immediately after I got into an accident. He always checks in, gives updates and reminds me that I need to focus on getting better and he will take care of everything else! Chubb Law has been a blessing and I cannot thank them enough for all that they’ve done to help me!
- Maricel
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I had an abrupt change of quality of life. My whole world was turned upside down. Mitch was beyond helpful. Aside from the spectacular legal advice and representation, he genuinely cared. He reached out after each and every surgery to see how I was doing. He was just great. I couldn’t recommend him and his colleagues enough. I hope you never need legal representation, but if you do, these are the guys you want.
- Ethan
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10 OUT OF 5 STARS!!! I had the pleasure of working with Mitch & his team after an awful experience with my 1st lawyer. I came across Mitch and let me tell you, BEST DECISION EVER!! I never knew a lawyer could be such a friend! Mitch was there for me through every step of the way! It was over a 2 year process with lots of doctors & procedures & pain, but he was constantly there with words of encouragement and hope. I don’t think I would have made it through if it wasn’t for Mitch. I never felt pressured or rushed, just like a friend was there, looking out for me. He even offered to bring me food after one of my surgeries! I’m telling you, you will not find a more caring, kind, thoughtful team then Mitch and his people!
- Lynn
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My husband was in a terrible semi truck accident. Initially my husband was blamed for the accident, but our lawyers at Chubb Law was able to prove what actually happened. Chubb Law became our second family. They stayed in contact with us as we dealt with the numerous aspects of the accident including working with other lawyers, dealing with doctors, insurance paperwork, and many other parts of our ordeal. They were easy to talk to, candid, honest, compassionate and upfront about legal issues. We appreciated these valuable characteristics throughout our difficult time. I would highly recommend Chubb Law to anyone who needs help from this great team of lawyers.
- Tammy
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I was injured and didn’t know how to handle what came next. Mitch stepped in and took care of everything he possibly could. He was so helpful and so professional, yet very personable and friendly. He always walked me through everything that happened and kept me up to date on my case. When I got discouraged and felt like walking away he would tell me that I deserved this. He was amazing through the whole process and got me a great settlement. I couldn’t have been happier with the results. His number is definetly saved in my phone!!!
- Cheredy
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When I came to Mitch I had just been in a horrible crash with a drunk driver. My car was totaled, insurance companies were calling me and I was trying to manage all of this despite being hurt from the crash. During my first call with Mitch he comforted me, assured me they would take care of everything, and told me my only job was to do whatever I needed to heal from my injuries. He took the time to listen to what I had to say and was very confident that they would make sure everything would be ok. He and his team communicated with me every step of the way, made sure all of my questions were answered, and made sure I had everything I needed. After fighting with the insurance company for me, Mitch was able to get them to pay much more than I expected!
- Linda
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I waited for years had no response out of my original lawyer once Mitch took over my case it was the best thing that could’ve happened he moved Aggressively on getting The matter at hand Resolved Very down to earth extremely Easy to work with would highly recommend using his services
- Chris
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Mitch did a great job with my motorcycle accident. He even went to another state to the manufacturer of the product with an expert to document the faulty hub. He got me the best settlement he could based on the manufacturer’s poor insurance policy. Thanks Mitch…Richard.
- Richard
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