Denver, CO personal injury lawyer George McLaughlin talks about his extensive experience in handling artificial hip failure cases. He recalls that about a decade ago, a man came to him seeking assistance with a product liability matter. He had been referred by another attorney who recognized his expertise in handling such cases. The client presented a unique situation involving the sudden failure of an artificial hip, a phenomenon that was not widely familiar to him at the time. This case coincided with a broader increase in artificial hip failures, particularly those involving metal-on-metal designs, where the bearing surfaces released metal ions.

The case specifically involved the Right Medical Pro Femur hip system, an artificial hip consisting of a femur stem, modular neck, and femoral head. The client’s hip had fractured unexpectedly due to micro-motion and fretting corrosion in the modular neck. This discovery prompted him to focus on pursuing product liability claims related to this particular hip system.

Successfully handling the case and achieving a favorable outcome inspired him to investigate similar incidents further. He conducted extensive research, including online inquiries, consultations with other attorneys working on comparable cases, and participation in professional legal meetings to exchange knowledge. This proactive approach established him as a leading authority on Right Medical Pro Femur modular neck fractures.

Over the past ten years, he has managed approximately 100 cases against the manufacturer of the Right Medical Pro Femur hip system. Cases have come through referrals from other attorneys as well as individuals who located him through independent research. Handling these product liability matters has become a significant focus of his legal practice, with particular emphasis on fractures associated with hip products manufactured by Right Medical Technology.