Bard® PowerPort Lawsuit

Filing a Bard PowerPort lawsuit may allow you to secure compensation for your injuries and hold the device manufacturer accountable.

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About the Bard PowerPort Lawsuit

Bard PowerPort lawsuits are a type of product liability lawsuit filed by people who have been hurt by Bard PowerPort implants. They aim to provide patients with compensation to help pay for their medical bills, lost wages, and other expenses.

These lawsuits are being filed against Becton, Dickinson and Company (BD) and its subsidiaries, who are the manufacturers of Bard PowerPort implanted port catheters.

Who Can File a Bard PowerPort Lawsuit?

If you believe you meet the criteria to file a PowerPort lawsuit, contact our team as soon as possible.

State laws limit the amount of time you have to file a lawsuit after an injury. Once this deadline passes, you won’t be able to take legal action.

You may be eligible to file a Bard PowerPort lawsuit if you or a family member:

  • Have or had an implantable port similar to those in the Bard PowerPort series
  • Suffered an injury or illness as a result of the device

Get a free case review to determine your eligibility to file a port catheter lawsuit — before it’s too late.

Steps to Filing a PowerPort Lawsuit

Our network of lawyers and attorneys can handle every step of the legal process for you, so you can focus on your health and well-being.

Your legal team will follow these steps to file a PowerPort lawsuit:

  • Free case review: The law firms in our network provide free case reviews to determine if you may be able to take legal action for your injuries.
  • Collect evidence: If you have a case, an attorney will collect key information to build your claim, like notes from your doctor and evidence of PowerPort complications.
  • File your Bard lawsuit: Your lawyer will complete all necessary paperwork and make sure your lawsuit is filed correctly and on time.
  • Negotiate a settlement: After your claim is filed, your attorney will work to negotiate a settlement with the defendants.

If a PowerPower settlement cannot be reached, your lawyer can fight for a favorable verdict on your behalf during a trial.

Bard PowerPort Lawsuit Settlement Amounts

Since every case is unique, potential Bard PowerPort lawsuit settlement amounts will vary depending on a number of different factors.

Bard settlement amounts may be impacted by the:

  • Cost of medical expenses: All of the medical bills you acquire from treating injuries caused by port catheter complications will be considered during settlement negotiations.
  • Severity of your injury: If your injury led to serious or permanent harm, you may receive a higher settlement to compensate you for these lasting impacts.
  • Strength of your evidence: A lawyer will work with your doctor to identify evidence linking your injuries to the PowerPort device, which can strengthen your case and improve your chances of securing compensation.
  • Skills and experience of your lawyer: Attorneys with decades of experience fighting for clients injured by medical devices have a better chance of maximizing your potential settlement.

At Port Claim Center, we have a network of lawyers who have recovered over $1.6 billion total for victims of other dangerous medical devices and medications. Every case is different, and only time will tell how much we recover on these claims.

Contact us now to see if you may be eligible for help from an experienced Bard PowerPort injury lawyer.

Note: Bard PowerPort attorney(ies) have no relation to the Bard Access Systems, Inc. (Bard) or its PowerPort brand. To the contrary, our lawyers are investigating claims against Bard due to injuries suffered by clients who used Bard’s PowerPort device(s).

Bard PowerPort Lawsuit FAQs

How many people have filed Bard PowerPort lawsuits?

At least 425 people have filed Bard PowerPort catheter lawsuits, and lawyers estimate that many more will follow suit.

If you were injured by a Bard device, it’s not too late to take action and join the PowerPort lawsuit. Call (877) 443-2674 now to get started for free.

What does it cost to file a Bard PowerPort lawsuit?

The lawyers we work with charge no upfront or hourly fees to file a PowerPort catheter lawsuit. They work on a contingency fee basis, which means they would take a specified percentage of any money they recover for you.

If they don’t win your case, you pay nothing. Find out if you qualify for a Bard PowerPort lawsuit now.

Written by: Port Claim Center

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