Texas Woman Claims that Chemotherapy Treatment Caused Stroke

When Ivalyn Anderson of Orange, Texas arrived at the Ben Rogers Cancer Institute to begin chemotherapy treatment for her disease in 2006, she and her family were holding out hope for a speedy recovery. Unfortunately, Anderson suffered a stroke soon after she began treatment, an outcome that she blames on the method that was used to administer her chemotherapy drugs. A subcutaneous central venous access device was inserted into one of Anderson’s veins to dispense medication, and soon afterwards, Anderson suffered a stroke, a traumatic rupture of her subclavian artery, and permanent injuries to her brain and heart. Anderson’s medical malpractice suit claims that the misplacement of the device – and the staff’s subsequent failure to recognize the error – caused her injuries.

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Safety of Medical Devices Thrown into Question by Supreme Court Decision

In a recent landmark decision, the Supreme Court moved to limit consumers’ right to sue for damages related to design flaws in medical devices. According to the highest court in the land, FDA approval of a medical device should be evidence enough of its safety and reliability – and consumers are therefore prevented from bring lawsuits challenging device safety at the state level. The controversial decision is seen as a boon to the rapidly growing medical supply industry, already a $75-billion-dollar-a-year behemoth.

If you or a loved one has suffered as a result of a faulty medical device or another treatment, you should talk things over with a highly-qualified personal injury lawyer. Contact the attorneys at The Heller Law Firm for a free consultation, or call us direct at 866-461-5791. You will hear from us either the same day or within 24 hours.