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BREAST IMPLANT INJURY & CANCER LAWYERS

Breast implant Injury & Cancer Lawyers

BREAST IMPLANT INJURY & CANCER LAWYERS

Can Breast implants Injure or Cause Cancer?

Breast implants are designed to be safe by using medical grade materials and advanced surgical techniques. However, although very uncommon with breast implants, like any surgical procedure, complications can happen resulting in illness or injury, such as Cancer. 

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BREAST IMPLANT INJURY & CANCER LAWYERS

The Risks of Breast Implants

  • Any surgical procedure comes with risks. With breast implants, the following complications have been reported. However, it is extremely unlikely that these complications, with the exception of a specific form of cancer, if experienced, will result in a successful claim. That is because the informed consent covers all of these complications, and if your surgery proceeds under that consent, you will not have a claim.Changes in nipple and breast sensation and breast pain.
  • Inflammation and irritation
  • Rupture and deflation
  • Capsular contracture, which is scar tissue that can form around the implant and cause pressure
  • Breast implant-associated anaplastic large cell lymphoma (BIA-ALCL), which is an immune system-related Cancer
  • Injury or damage to breast and surrounding tissue as a result of the implant surgery
  • Necrosis
  • Lymphedema or Lymphadenopathy (swollen or enlarged lymph nodes)
  •  Breast implant-associated anaplastic large cell lymphoma (BIA-ALCL), which is an immune system-related Cancer. You should consult Strype Injury Lawyers if this diagnosis applies to you. 
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BREAST IMPLANT INJURY & CANCER LAWYERS

How a Personal Injury Lawyer Can Help You with a Breast Implant Claim

Strype Injury Lawyers will provide support and help you file a claim regarding your breast implant surgery. This claim is described as a Product Liability Claim and is defended by very capable counsel appointed by the insurance companies representing the manufacturer. Again, these claims require technical, legal experience and skilled advocacy.