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Attention DePuy Hip Replacement recipients. Your hip may be defective.

A massive, worldwide recall for DePuy Hip Replacement implants has been issued by Johnson & Johnson, the parent company for DePuy Orthopaedics. The recall affects ASR XL Acetabular Hip System and DePuy ASR Hip Resurfacing System.

Artificial hips covered by the recall were surgically implanted after July 2003. If you had a DePuy Hip installed after July 2003, your device has been recalled.

Why is Johnson & Johnson recalling the devices? According to the company’s official web site, “data recently received by the company shows that more people than expected who received the ASR Hip System experienced pain and other symptoms.”  Other symptoms include knee swelling and problems walking.

Sounds simple enough. But medical malpractice cases are complicated. Dealing with a massive corporation like Johnson & Johnson on your own can be risky. You may also have to deal with your insurance company if your DePuy Hip Replacement needs to be replaced. Knowing what to do can be difficult.

Now may be your only opportunity to recover for your years of pain and suffering you endured with a defective medical product. You need to consider exactly how your DePuy Hip Replacement has affected your life. Have you been unable to work because of the pain caused by this device? Have you missed out on other valuable opportunities in life? All of these factors need to be considered.

You need someone who will work for you to make sure your problems are taken seriously. You need someone who knows how to deal with large corporations and confusing insurance policies. You need a strong, dedicated, experienced advocate fighting for your rights. You need the Law Offices of Mark E. Salomone.

Simply getting a new hip is not so simple. Other factors need to be considered. Let us help you navigate through this complicated legal bureaucracy. We know how to cut through the red tape and get you the compensation you deserve. If you live in Massachusetts or your operation took place in Massachusetts, we can help.

Don’t leave your future to chance. Take action now. Contact Mark E. Salomone today. We mean business.

Auto accident injuries a serious matter in Massachusetts

The number of people injured in auto accidents nationwide has declined steadily each year since 1999. That year, more than 3.2 million people were injured in auto accidents. In 2007, the number dropped to 2.4 million people injured in auto accidents.

Even so, auto accident injuries remain a serious health hazard. Each year, more than 41,000 people are killed in auto accidents nationwide. Around the world, 1 in 10 hospital beds are occupied by victims of auto accidents.

Locally, auto accidents kill or injure people every day in Massachusetts. Just recently, eight people sustained injuries in a hit-and-run accident in Springfield. And recently in Worcester, two people were killed in a two-car crash.

Car accidents cause a wide range of injuries. The most common injuries in car accidents are to people’s head, neck and back. And even though you might not feel injured immediately after an accident, serious injuries can develop days or even weeks later. That’s why it’s crucial you seek immediate medical attention after being involved in a car accident.

What would you do if you were injured in a car accident? Who would you trust? Who would you turn to get the compensation you deserve? You need someone who knows how to get results. You need someone who understands the law and will vigorously fight for your rights. You need the Law Offices of Mark E. Salomone.

Our experienced lawyers can evaluate your case for free. You have nothing to lose and everything to gain. Contact Mark E. Salomone today. We’re on your side.