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BIO MEDICAL DEVICES
UK CLASS ACTIONS
Personal Injury UK is a nationwide network of solicitors offering free legal advice on product liability claims for defective bio medical devices both on an individual basis or through class actions or group litigation. All of our solicitors use the no win no fee scheme and do not ask for any financial contribution from you as the case proceeds. Our claims are completely risk free and you will not have to pay for any expenses, medical reports or insurance policy. Compensation is paid in full with absolutely no deductions.*
The term “bio-medical device” is used to describe a wide range of equipment used both externally and also implanted internally into the body for cosmetic or functional purposes. This description applies to prosthetic implants including breast implants and implants to improve musculature appearance and to devices as diverse as artificial heart valves, pacemakers, internal mechanical contraceptive devices, plates and pins for bone stability and replacement hips. The term is also used to describe orthopaedic aids including wheelchairs, respiratory equipment and mobility aids which may be purchased or loaned by hospitals to aid recovery.
In the past it was necessary to prove that a manufacturer was negligent in order to claim damages however since the introduction of the Consumer Protection Act 1987 manufacturers are strictly liable for any injury caused by their products and it is not necessary to show that they were at fault. This legislation applies in respect of goods first supplied after the 1st of March 1988. The legislation covering this topic is in separate statutes covering the whole of the United Kingdom :-
- Scotland- the Consumer Protection Act 1987 (Product Liability) (Modification) (Scotland) Order 2001 (Statutory Instrument 2001 No. 265)
- England and Wales- the Consumer Protection Act 1987 (Product Liability) (Modification) Order 2000 (Statutory Instrument 2000 No. 2771)
- Northern Ireland- the Product Liability (Amendment) Act (Northern Ireland) 2001
Claims that come under this category and affect a lot of people are often dealt with as a “multi party action” where a number of potential claimants effectively join together to pursue a common cause however there is nothing to stop individuals making a separate claim. Multi party actions or class actions or group legal action usually involves a group of people taking legal action together for compensation in a Court of Law for similar injuries caused by a similar event against the same defendant. A multi party action allows one judge to hear the generic case which leads to substantial saving of time.
If you have been injured by a defective bio medical device then you may be able to claim damages. For free advice on no win no fee claims just complete the contact form and a member of The Law Society panel of personal injury experts will telephone you with no obligation. If after speaking to us you decide to proceed no further then you are quite at liberty to do so and you will not be charged for our advice.
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