Papers Needed in Your Hip Replacement Case

It is usual for people to assume attorneys do all the work for a case, from strategic presentation of evidence to getting a verdict in your favor. This is true most of the time. The best ones are the ones that do not make you feel that you are too stressed or concerned while the case is ongoing. That is how you know that they are in charge. But the fact is - before your lawyer handles all that there is, before the strategical case itself - you must do something for the lawyer. And that is providing the necessary information and documents pertaining to the case you are starting.

The day of the hip implant procedure should be ingrained in your mind because of how important it meant to you. if you were to be asked, you could readily answer. Documentation should coincide with the dates you give. When several procedures are involved, all of the dates should be accounted for.

To add another dimension to your case, you need to give the location where your procedure was done. If your regular doctor works there, then you will not easily forget the name of the medical facility. The place where you got your implant installed could give clues as to who were present in your operation. These people could be used as witnesses for your case.

The surgeons and doctors who were present in the operating room with you can give testimony as to the general flow of your procedure. They can say whether there were complications or if it all went smoothly. The manufacturers, like DePuy Orthopaedics, often lay blame on the surgeons who operated for the faults found with their implants. If these would stand with you in court your case would be better off. It would be a good idea to get in touch with them when you’ve decided to continue with a lawsuit.

You will want to get your medical records as proof too. This can be accomplished by filling up a form for Release of Information, stating what documents are needed and where it will be used. These documents hold a wealth of information pertaining to your case. They even contain all the listed information above.

Rottenstein Law Group’s hip replacement attorneys can give you a list of needed information and documents ahead of time so you don’t hassle yourself with several trips to your doctor if you could do it once.