PERSONAL COMMENTARY
05/10/06
It has been over one year since my last
commentary, and a lot has happened in
that one year in the Dow Corning Class
Action.
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PERSONAL COMMENTARY 05/10/06 |
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Medical Studies have shown that there is probably nothing that you can place in the human body that the body will not attempt to break down. Silicone implants in the body are broken down over time through a lipolysis reaction. Most silicone-filled breast implants leak or rupture within 8 to 15 years. 
FACT In 1997, The Mayo Clinic found one in four women with implants will need surgery within five years for ruptures or other disfiguring complications. FACT What effect does silicone have on the enzyme system, cell membranes, DNA damage, interference with repair mechanisms and the effect on energy production? Stephen M. Frailich, owner of the Law
Offices of Stephen M. Frailich, A
Professional Law Corporation, has been
a practicing attorney for the past 23
years. Mr. Frailich has specialized in
Personal Injury Litigation and Breast
Implant Class Action claims, and has
obtained more then $68,000,000 in
settlements on behalf of his clients.
CONTACT US
Law Offices of Stephen M. Frailich Breast Implant Law 22287 Mulholland Highway, PMB No. 409 Calabasas, Ca. 91302 (818) 223-9064 (818) 223-9062 (Fax) Visit the breast implant blog Call Toll-Free 1-800-573-3236 (24 Hour Voice Mail) E-MAIL: smflawcorp@aol.com |
BREAKING NEWS BREAKING NEWS UPDATE 04/21/05
The areas that will be covered in this update are as follows:
The following information was obtained directly from the SFDCT, and should only be used as an approximate reference guide as to the length of time it will take for the SFDCT to process claims. This information was obtained from the SFDCT as of March 2005. TIME FRAMES FOR Explant Claims:
Rupture Claims:
Disease Claims:
DENIAL OF PROOF CLAIMS FOR CLAIMANTS WHO RECEIVED CRONIN IMPLANTS AFTER 1971 The SFDCT is routinely denying proof of manufacture claims wherein the claimant received Cronin implants after 1971. My office has had success in obtaining approval of implant proof claims where claimants received Cronin implants up to the year 1977. If you medical claim was denied because you received a Cronin implant after 1971, please contact my office as we may be able to help you. POTENTIAL REMEDIES FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO DID NOT FILE A CLAIM WITHIN 90 DAYS OF THE JUNE 1, 2004 DEADLINE. For those individuals who did not file a claim within 90 days of the June 1, 2004 deadline, they can file an appeal with Judge Denise Page Hood at: UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT THE THEODORE LEVIN UNITED STATES COURTHOUSE While there is absolutely no guarantee that Judge Hood will grant relief to such individuals, you have nothing to lose in filing an appeal and explain the reasons why you were not able to file your claim by the deadline date. If you filed a claim with the MDL-926 Class Action and were confused and felt that you had registered in the Dow Corning Class Action, or if you live in a rural area and did not have access to information that would allow you to register on time, these facts should be stated in your Appeal. The severity of your medical condition, the attempts you made to register is information that should be listed in your Appeal. DENIALS OF RUPTURE CLAIMS Claimants whose rupture claims have been denied have to file a response to cure their deficiencies within 6 months from the date of their Notice of Status letter. The deadline date will be listed in the Notice of Status letter. If your rupture claim has been denied, and you feel that your operative report clearly states that your implants were ruptured and silicone came into contact with your body and was not the result of gel bleed, you have the right to request that your claim be placed in the Individual Review Program (IRP). You have sixty days from the date you receive your Notice of Status letter, in which to file your IRP claim.
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