What should people with CPAP machines in West Palm Beach know about recalls?
West Palm Beach, FL – Various kinds of products get recalled when health or safety issues are discovered. For a recall to be issued, the defect will need to be serious enough that a personal can be injured or killed even when using these products for standard purposes and following all instructions. CPAP machines made by Philips Respironics have been shown to cause various respiratory problems, and there is some evidence to show that they may be linked to certain types of cancer as well.
Anyone who has used these machines should contact a doctor for advice immediately and seek legal help to see if compensation tied to the recall is available.
CPAP machines and potential problems
CPAP machines are commonly used to assist people with sleep apnea maintain normal breathing and airflow while they sleep. The machines help put oxygen into a person’s airways for several hours at a time. Unfortunately, if these machines have issues where there are debris or foreign substances getting into the air supply, the person will be breathing this matter in for quite awhile each day. The Philips Respironics machines in question have had documented problems with debris and foam breaking down and getting into the user’s air supply and causing irritation to the eyes, airways, and respiratory system. The FDA has acknowledged that certain items that are breathed in by users are potentially carcinogenic. This creates a risk of cancer involving the lungs, kidneys, or various types of Lymphoma.
Products liability lawsuits
There is an entire area of tort law dedicated to products that cause injuries to users. In most products liability cases, the manufacturer and designer are strictly liable for harm caused during their products’ normal use if there were errors in the manufacturing process or a defective design. This is because research and testing conducted for the purpose of protecting consumers is their burden, especially if they expect to return a profit on the product’s sales and use.
A victim of any injury caused by a defective product can argue for damages that are related to things such as their medical costs and treatment, physical pain and reduced quality of life, and any time away from work or lost income. Compensation tends to reflect the severity of the victim’s losses and injuries. Personal injury attorneys work with clients who have been harmed in these situations and argue for a favorable settlement on their behalf, or a trial may be necessary.
Help from a personal injury firm in Florida
There are local attorneys who handle cases related to product recalls and other types of accidents. Smith and Vanture is an experienced injury practice in West Palm Beach.
Firm contact info:
580 Village Blvd. Suite 200, West Palm Beach, FL 33409
561-684-6330
smithvanture.com
