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Allergan Textured Breast Implant Lawsuits in Texas

Some Allergan Breast Implants Have Been Linked to Cancer. Do You Need Help?

Whether you chose to augment your breasts as a cosmetic procedure or received implants after losing breast tissue to cancer, you likely didn’t consent to an increased risk of a rare cancer. Many recipients of Allergan textured breast implants had no idea they were in danger until their diagnosis.

Since 2016, the World Health Organization (WHO) has recognized breast implant-associated anaplastic large cell lymphoma (BIA-ALCL) as a risk following breast augmentation using certain products. Doctors believe the condition is rare, but gaps in worldwide data make it difficult to precisely determine a patient’s likelihood of receiving a diagnosis.

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$3,000,000 Severe Leg Injuries Resulting from Drunk Driver in Residential Neighborhood
Our client was hit head-on by a drunk teenager in front of an elementary school, flipping their vehicles.
$1,800,000 Delivery Truck Accident
Our client was t-boned by a large package delivery truck that was traveling in excess of 70 mph. He sustained a severe neck injury that required spinal surgery. Our firm recovered $1,800,000 on behalf of our client.
$1,531,710 Work Accident Caused Brain Injury
Our client was thrown off the back of a work truck, which fractured his skull and caused him to suffer a traumatic brain injury. *Net proceeds to the client were $900,052.11.
$1,530,000 18-Wheeler Crashes Into Multiple Vehicles, Pinning Our Client Against a Guardrail
An 18-wheeler failed to see the traffic piling up in front of him and drove full speed into a line of stopped cars on the highway. Our client was pinned up against the guardrail until the jaws of life could remove her.
$1,500,000 Driver T-Boned by Work Truck in Catastrophic Crash
Our client was driving his work truck when a concrete-supply truck ran a stop sign and crashed into the front of our client’s vehicle, crushing both trucks.
$1,285,000 Hit By Drunk Driver
Our client was run over by a drunk driver operating a company truck late at night which required multiple surgeries and months of rehabilitation. *Net proceeds to our client were $571,000.00.
$1,275,000 Hit and Run Truck Accident
Our client was rear-ended by a large package delivery truck on I-35, which fled the scene. *Net to client was $461,708.19.
$1,258,000 Client Has Sternum Shattered in Highway Collision
Our client was t-boned as she made a left-hand turn on Capital of Texas Highway.
$1,025,000 Rear-End Collision Resolved
Our client was rear-ended by an insurance adjuster in a commercial vehicle causing severe back and neck injuries. *Net to the client was $346,766.03.
$1,015,000 Drunk Driver T-Bone Collision
Our client was the passenger in a vehicle that was t-boned by a drunk driver, which resulted in her suffering multiple, life-threatening injuries. *Net to client was $395,912.60.
$925,000 18-Wheeler Driver Lies About Wet Spot on Road to Avoid Responsibility
An 18-wheeler driver maintained that he hit a wet spot on the road, which caused him to sideswipe our client and run her off the road.
$452,202.12 18-Wheeler Runs Stop Light in Front of Teenager, Totaling Both Vehicles
An 18-wheeler ran the red light causing our client, a new teenage driver, to smash into the side of his truck, totaling her vehicle.
$450,000 18-Wheeler Rollover Resolved
Our client was an employee working for a company in Montana when he was injured in a rollover collision with an 18-wheeler. *Net to the client was $214,573.81.
$450,000 DWI Wreck Resolved
Our client was rear-ended by a drunk driver, which injured his back and neck. *Net proceeds to the client were $229,040.12.
$400,000 Company Truck Wreck
Our client was traveling down a residential street when a company truck backed out of a driveway into the side of her vehicle. *Net to client was $110,000.
$400,000 Defective Tire Case With Co-Counsel
A man driving a cement truck was injured when his tire blew out and the cement truck rolled over. *Net to the client was $123,916.22.
$350,000 Distracted Driver Accident
Our client suffered a ruptured abdomen after being violently rear-ended by a distracted driver. *Net proceeds to the client was $134,418.06.
$350,000 Company Truck Collision
Our client was struck by a company truck that ran a red light at a busy intersection. *Net to client was $166,651.36.
$295,000 18-Wheeler Accident
Our client was sideswiped by the driver of an 18-wheeler, causing his vehicle to fly off the road and strike a telephone pole. *The net proceeds to the client were $127,018.03.
$295,000 18-Wheeler Accident
Our client was hit by an 18-wheeler when it made an unsafe lane change, suffering a low-back injury. *Attorney fees & expenses were $126,436.47
$283,704.36 T-Boned in Intersection
Our client was involved in a car accident in Las Cruces, New Mexico and severely injured her arm in the crash. *Net proceeds to our client were $123,133.07.
$255,000 Carpenter Fell In Open Grate
Our client shattered his right knee while walking through the parking lot of his apartment complex when he had stepped into a ground grate that was not properly secured. *Net to client was $111,413.00.
$250,000 Drunk Driving Accident
An underage, drunk driver collided with our client on the highway, severely injuring his back and shoulder. *Net proceeds to the client were $98,596.04.
$250,000 Resolved Lawsuit for Woman Who Fell at Hotel
Our client severed her hamstring, requiring surgery to reattach the torn muscle after slipping and falling at a hotel. *Net to client was $119,337.21.
$250,000 Drunk Driver Collision With Three Children
Our clients were three minor children, who were passengers in a car that was hit by a drunk driver. This wreck was the drunk driver's fifth time to be charged with DWI. *The net to each child was $49,999.80.
$245,000 T-Bone Collision Resolved
Our client, a veteran of the Gulf War, was turning into a shopping center when a man T-boned him, causing a catastrophic collision. *Net to client was $100,381.92.
$225,000 Collision With A Distracted Driver Operating An 18-Wheeler
Our client severely injured her back in the wreck and the driver did not have the required commercial driver's license needed to operate the truck. *Net proceeds to client were $89,737.54.
$200,000 T-Bone Collision
Our client suffered a fractured hand and wrist from the car accident. *Net to client was $67,017.69.
$186,200 T-Bone Collision Involving Company Vehicle
Our client was t-boned by a landscaping company vehicle and fractured his ribs in the crash. *Net to client was $90,450.
$175,000 Rear-Ended by Company Truck
Our client suffered severe head and back injuries after being rear-ended by a company truck. *The net proceeds to client were $57,043.98.
$152,500 Elderly Man Injured In Auto Accident
Our client was injured in a head-on collision that required surgery. *Net to client was $90,895.37.
$150,000 Worker Dropped Pallet of Wood
A distracted worker caused a pallet of wood to fall from a fork lift onto our client's foot at a local hardware store. Our firm settled the case for $150,000. *Net to client was $37,154.03.
$147,562 Passenger Injured In Car Wreck
Our client suffered fractures in her spine and sternum from a car accident. *Attorney fees and expenses totaled $52,681.03.
$140,000 Student Thrown From Truck In Accident
Our client suffered a skull fracture and broken bones after being ejected from a truck bed. *Net to client was $87,132.61.
$137,300 Rear-End Collision Resolved
Our client suffered multiple injuries to his neck resulting in a three-level cervical fusion surgery after being rear-ended by a commercial utility tow-truck. *Net to client was $55,047.12
$135,000 Rear-End Collision Resolved
Our client was severely injured after being rear-ended by a commercial dump truck while taking her daughter to school. *Net to client was $62,732.60.
$132,000 Distracted Driver
Our client was the passenger in a vehicle struck by a distracted motorist who failed to yield the right of way at an intersection. *Net to client was $33,250.59.
$130,000 Car Wreck Causing Serious Injury
Our client was involved in a serious automobile wreck, injuring her hip. *Net proceeds to the client were $62,706.66.
$125,000 18-Wheeler Caused Crash
Our client was run off the road by an 18 wheeler in South Texas. *Net to client was $25,422.86.
$125,000 18-Wheeler Lawsuit Resolved
Our client was struck by an 18-wheeler while she was hydroplaning, sustaining an open wrist fracture that required surgery. *Attorney fees and expenses totaled $68,794.23.
$125,000 Distracted Driver Accident
Our client was injured and car totaled when a distracted driver smashed into him. *Net proceeds to the client was $33,293.61.
$125,000 Recovered Compensation For Military Widow
Our client was injured on a military base and we were able to recover $125,000 for her under the Federal Tort Claims Act. *Net to client was $74,598.22.
$125,000 Fatal 18-Wheeler Accident
Our client was involved in a fatal truck accident when an 18-wheeler rear-ended the truck he was in, causing the vehicle to hit a barrier and another 18-wheeler. *Net to client was $39,873.69.
$115,000 Distracted Driver Caused Collision
A distracted driver failed to yield the right of way to our client, causing a collision. *Net to client was $25,035.44.
$115,000 Dog Bite Resolved
Our client was savagely attacked by a pit bull while walking to school, resulting in serious injuries and scarring. *Net to client was $62,816.39.
$112,500 Truck Crash Into Building
A company driver lost control of his vehicle and smashed into a convenience store, injuring our client in the process. *Net to client was $30,259.56.
$112,280 Rear-End Collision Resolved
Our client was rear-ended and suffered severe lower back herniations requiring months of steroid injections. *Net to client was $48,485.87.
$110,000 Tow Truck Accident Settlement
Our client sustained neck and shoulder injuries after being struck by a tow truck. *Attorney fees and expenses totaled $45,516.06.
$110,000 T-Bone Collision Resolved
Our client was t-boned by the driver of a vehicle that ran a red light after having already crashed into multiple vehicles on the road. *Net to client was $48,770.05.
$105,000 Multi-Car Collision
Our client sustained back and neck injuries after being involved in a three-car collision. *Net proceeds to the client were $57,454.13.
$102,000 Accident Involving Company Truck
$100,000 Bicycle Collision With 18-Wheeler
Our client was run over by an 18-wheeler while on his bicycle and suffered serious injuries. *Net to client was $33,000.
$100,000 Drunk Driver Accident
Our client was seriously injured in a collision with a drunk driver. *Net to client was $40,639.33.
$100,000 DWI Wreck Resolved
Our client was struck by a drunk driver in Round Rock, Texas. *Net to client was $51,113.04.
$100,000 Distracted Driver Causes T-Bone Collision
Our client sustained a herniated disc when she was involved in a t-bone collision with a distracted driver. *Attorney fees and expenses totaled $35,000.
$100,000 Passenger Thrown From Motorcycle
Our client suffered catastrophic injuries when she was thrown from a motorcycle at a high speed. *Attorney fees and expenses totaled $35,334.26.
$100,000 Rear-End Collision Resolved
Our client was involved in a chain-reaction collision after she was rear-ended. *Net proceeds to client were $37,525.48.
$100,000 Worker Injured at Meat Processing Facility
Our client's employer did not provide proper safety equipment resulting in him being severely injured at work. *Net to client was $75,000.
$97,500 Rear-End Collision Resolved
Our client was seriously injured after being rear-ended while driving the United States Postal Service delivery van. *Net to client was $30,015.00.
$92,000 Distracted Driver Accident
Our client injured his chest, ribs and head in an automobile collision. *Net proceeds to client were $28,689.14.
$90,500 Construction Worker With Crushed Leg
Our client was severely injured while working construction at a residential house, requiring multiple implants to fix his leg. *Net to client was $29,317.32
$90,000 Pregnant Woman Run Off Road by 18-Wheeler
Our client was run off the road by an 18-wheeler, which caused her vehicle to roll over four times. *Net to client was $48,377.11.
$85,000 Dog Bite Resolved
While riding her bicycle, our client was attacked by a vicious dog, which bit her leg, threw her off her bike, and continued to attack her. *Net to client was $46,634.73.
$85,000 T-Bone Collision Resolved
Our client was t-boned by a distracted driver who ran a stop sign and required surgery for injuries sustained. *Attorney fees and expenses totaled $30,267.51.
$82,500 Pedestrian Hit In Crosswalk
Our client was crossing the street in a crosswalk near campus when a motorist ran her over, causing severe injuries. *Net to client was $30,279.10.
$82,434.66 Rear-End Collision Resolved
Our client was rear-ended by a distracted driver and suffered injuries. *Net to client was $49,805.00.
$82,000 T-Bone Collision
Our client had to be airlifted to the hospital as a result of a t-bone collision. *Net proceeds to client were $23,914.57.
$81,000 Rear-End Collision Resolved
Our client sustained a herniated disc in her neck and required steroid injections after being t-boned in an intersection. *Net to client was $34,206.04.
$80,000 Rear-End Collision Resolved
Our client was rear-ended at a yield sign while trying to merge onto I-35 during heavy traffic. *Attorney fees and expenses totaled $31,315.14.
$80,000 18-Wheeler Cuts Off Client
Our client was injured when he was sideswiped by an 18-wheeler. *Net to client was $33,598.18.
$79,501 Rear-End Collision Resolved
Our client suffered a shoulder injury when rear-ended by a driver who was speeding. *Attorney fees and expenses totaled $31,315.14.
$77,500 Rear-End Collision Resolved
Our client was rear-ended by a distracted driver, suffering neck injuries as a result of the whiplash. *Net to client was $24,823.76.
$75,564.45 T-Bone Collision Resolved
Our client suffered fractured ribs and a broken foot after being hit by a driver that ran a red light. *Net to client was $27,147.72.
$75,000 Faulty Wiring Electrocution Settlement
Our client was electrocuted by faulty wiring in his house while making dinner. *Net to client was $38,300.
$75,000 Auto Collision Causes Serious Neck Injury
Our client was rear-ended at a yield sign, causing her severe neck trauma that required surgery. *Attorney fees and expenses totaled $31,879.45.
$72,500 Car Wreck Settlement
Our Client, a US Postal worker, was t-boned by a vehicle that ran a red light causing chest injuries. *Attorney fees and expenses totaled $24,975.54.
$72,500 Rear-End Collision Resolved
Our client was rear-ended by a distracted driver in a collision so severe that it busted out the back of her windshield. *Net to client was $20,762.93.
$70,689.64 T-Bone Collision Resolved
An impatient driver decided to illegally pull around stopped traffic, causing a t-bone collision. *Net to client was $28,591.20.
$68,500 Fall At Shopping Center
Our client fell down an unsafe set of stairs that were built contrary to city codes and ordinances. *Net to client was $29,871.12.
$67,500 Rear-End Collision Involving 18-Wheeler
Our client suffered chest and back injuries that required months of pain management therapy after being rear-ended by an 18-wheeler. *Net to client was $33,660.83.
$66,740.23 Rear-End Collision Resolved
While stopped at a red light, a driver crashed into the back of our client's car, causing our client to sustain a fractured wrist and herniated lower back. *Net to client was $35,614.04.
$65,000 Rear-End Collision Resolved
Our client was rear-ended while sitting at a red light and suffered lower back injuries. *Net to client was $19,732.41.
$62,500 T-Bone Collision Resolved
While traveling down a rural road in the fog, a distracted motorist made an unsafe turn in front of our client, causing a t-bone collision. *Net to client was $18,064.01.
$62,500 T-Bone Collision Resolved
Our client sustained a traumatic mesenteric cyst which had to be surgically removed after being t-boned by a driver running a red light. *Net to client was $27,346.27.
$55,000 Rear-End Collision Causing Brain Injury
Our client was rear-ended by another driver and the impact caused him to hit his head on the steering wheel, resulting in a brain injury. *Net to client was $33,045.32.
$52,500 Rear-End Collision Resolved
Our client was rear-ended on the highway where he sustained a neck injury. *Net to client was $20,481.65.
$52,000 T-Bone Collision Resolved
Our client suffered numerous spinal cord injuries, a concussion and a fractured ulna after being involved in a t-bone collision. *Net to client was $31,531.95.
$51,326.20 Woman T-Boned By Oil Company Truck
Our client was t-boned by a company truck that was being operated by an employee of the oil and gas company. *Net to client was $31,395.96.
$50,055 Resolved Lawsuit For Car Wreck For Policy Limits
Our client was injured as a passenger in a vehicle where the driver lost control. *Net to client was $32,919.99.
$50,000 Settled Claim For Injured Bicyclist
Our client sustained a broken wrist and back injuries after she was struck by a car while riding her bike. *Net to client was $18,254.88.

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Can I Sue Allergan After a BIA-ALCL Diagnosis?

You may be eligible to file a lawsuit if you’ve been diagnosed with BIA-ALCL. Because the disease is so specific, there is strong evidence for the links between breast implants and cancer formation. Especially if you received an implant model that has since been recalled, we can help you build a credible case for compensation.

Don’t worry if you don’t remember the manufacturer of your breast implants. Many patients don’t, especially if the cancer appears years after the initial procedure. However, your surgeon may be able to find the information in your medical record. You can also check with the surgeon who removed an implant if you have already undergone treatment for BIA-ALCL.

A cancer diagnosis is always scary and disruptive. Though most patients impacted by dangerous breast implants can avoid chemotherapy and other expensive ongoing treatments, they still suffer losses ranging from medical bills to missed work to pain and suffering. We may be able to help you recover compensation for your troubles.

Do you have questions about breast implants and BIA-ALCL? Our team is ready to talk to you. Find us online or call (512) 400-3278 today.

What Is BIA-ALCL?

Though it develops in the breast, BIA-ALCL is not a type of breast cancer. It is a type of non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, which means it affects the patient’s immune system. The cancer begins in either the scar tissue or the fluid surrounding an implant. It presents as an accumulation of fluid and/or tumor formation in the breast.

Thankfully, BIA-ALCL is not aggressive and can usually be treated by removing the implant. Patients who receive a timely diagnosis and treatment are overwhelmingly likely (89%) to survive 5 or more years after their bout with cancer.

What Are the Symptoms of BIA-ALCL?

Occurring anywhere from 2 to 28 years after a patient’s implant surgery, BIA-ALCL is characterized by:

Swelling of the breast
Fluid pockets around an implant
Breast pain
Lumps in breast tissue
Redness
Changes in breast shape
Breast asymmetry

For many women, pain does not accompany the formation of this cancer. However, BIA-ALCL is a serious health condition that calls for urgent treatment. If you notice any changes in your breasts after you have recovered from implant surgery, you should contact your doctor.

How Can Allergan Breast Implants Cause Cancer?

BIA-ALCL is likely caused by specific implant types: Allergan BIOCELL textured implants have been linked to the majority of cancer cases. Of 272 BIA-ALCL diagnoses tracked by the FDA, 242 were caused by textured breast implants. The other patients affected may have used textured tissue expanders or replaced their textured implants with smooth ones.

We do not yet know why textured breast implants tend to cause cancer at a much higher rate than their smooth counterparts. Scientists have suggested textured implants cause higher levels of tissue inflammation. The implants may also be able to host more bacteria due to increased surface area. A patient’s genetic makeup could increase their risk as well.

Did the Allergan Know About the Risks?

Pre-release product tests should catch issues like an increased risk for an extremely rare type of cancer. Allergan nevertheless released many models of textured breast implants before consumers know about the related dangers. Even after the links were revealed, many patients didn’t receive sufficient warning.

At the end of 2018, France announced a recall of Allergan's textured breast implants due to the risk of cancer. Patients throughout Europe could no longer use these dangerous products—and the company was even banned from manufacturing them in the continent. Despite the evidence that led to the European recall, textured implants were still available in the U.S. until August of 2019. Allergan may have knowingly endangered patients’ lives by selling their products to uninformed patients.

What to Know About BIA-ALCL Treatment

For those diagnosed with BIA-ALCL, there is good news. The cancer is one of the easier types to treat. In most cases, surgeons will recommend removing both the implant and the surrounding scar tissue that hosts the cancer. If if a patient does not receive this surgery in time, or chooses to keep the implants, the cancer may spread to the lymph nodes and other parts of the body.

Should the BIA-ALCL progress, patients may need chemotherapy or radiation treatments to help them beat the cancer. It is very rarely fatal (around 2% of patients have passed away from the disease, according to FDA reports).

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