What are the Chances of Getting Cancer from CPAP?

CPAP machines generally don’t cause cancer to people who use them. In fact, these machines usually reduce the risk of developing health problems or cancer. However, the recalled CPAP devices by Philips Respironics were found to cause cancer because of the foam’s potential release and toxicity. 

If you used a Philips Respironics CPAP machine and developed health issues, a lawyer can help you seek compensation.

Getting Cancer from a CPAP Machine

What if the medical device you trusted to keep you safe at night was putting you at severe risk of cancer? This is the reality that millions of sleep apnea patients are facing because of the negligence of one manufacturer. 

Philips recalled a long list of BiPAP machines, CPAP machines, and ventilators in June due to a problem related to the devices’ foam component. The recalled CPAP machines contain polyester-based polyurethane foam designed to reduce the machine’s sound and vibration levels. 

This foam can release particles or toxic gases that can get in the machine’s air pathway, where they can be inhaled or swallowed. When this happens, these chemicals can cause respiratory failure, strokes, carcinogen exposure, chronic asthma, cancer, and other injuries to a person’s health.

The Philips CPAP Device Recall is Classified as Class I

The FDA is classifying the Philips CPAP recall as Class I, meaning that the products can produce severe injury and death. If you developed an illness after using a recalled Philips CPAP device, you should connect with a lawyer immediately.

Who is Liable for My Injuries?

Philips Respironics would be liable since they produced the CPAP machines that caused toxic chemical and carcinogen exposures. Your attorney can help you file a lawsuit against Philips and its recalled CPAP machines.

Am I Eligible for Compensation?

Recalled Philips Respironics CPAP machines have led to many diseases and symptoms for their users. If you’ve used one of these CPAP machines, you may have developed symptoms like these:

• Dizziness
• Irritation to the eyes and skin
• Hypersensitivity
• Nausea and vomiting
• Heart failure
• Cancer
• Stroke
• Respiratory failure
• Other respiratory conditions

Your compensation will depend on factors like the severity of your injuries, your level of suffering and pain, and how strong your case is. To give you an idea of what you could receive, though, settlements for Philips’ recalled CPAP machines have been between 100,000 and $500,000. 

If you are looking to secure compensation that covers all your losses, you should contact a lawyer to discuss your case.

Types of Damages You Could Recover

Getting cancer from using a CPAP machine can lead to serious financial consequences for you and your family. A personal injury lawyer will calculate your past and current expenses. They may also collaborate with experts from different fields to estimate future costs.

Types of damages you could recover include:

• Medical expenses: This includes past, current, and future medical bills related to your cancer diagnosis and treatment. It may cover hospital stays, surgeries, chemotherapy, radiation, specialist visits, and prescription medications.
• Lost wages: If your illness caused you to miss work, you can recover the income you lost during that time. This can include hourly wages, salaries, bonuses, or other work-related earnings.
• Loss of future earning capacity: If cancer has permanently affected your ability to work or forced you to take a lower-paying job, you may be compensated for the income you will no longer be able to earn.
• Pain and suffering: These damages account for the physical pain, emotional distress, and mental suffering caused by the cancer and its impact on your quality of life.
• Emotional distress: Being diagnosed with cancer and undergoing intense treatment can lead to anxiety, depression, and psychological trauma. Compensation can be awarded for these mental health effects.
• Loss of enjoyment of life: If cancer has limited your ability to enjoy activities, hobbies, or experiences you once loved, you may be able to claim compensation for that loss.

Is there a Deadline to File My Lawsuit?

Yes. According to Florida Statutes § 95.11, any personal injury lawsuit should be filed within four years of the accident date. Otherwise, the case will no longer be valid in court. The sooner you file your personal injury lawsuit, the better for you, your lawyer, and your case. 

Filing it ahead of time will allow your lawyer to collect time-sensitive evidence and potentially get you the financial help you need sooner. 

Even if you were not diagnosed with cancer or another illness connected to your Philips CPAP machine, you can still speak with a lawyer. They can help you understand your rights and feel prepared in case you ever want to file. 

Our Firm is Happy to Help Build Your Defective Product Case

Our firm was founded in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. We specialize in personal injuries, such as car accidents, medical malpractice, wrongful death, birth injury, construction accidents, pedestrian accidents, and any other type of negligence. 

The firm’s primary focus is to provide legal assistance to injured people and get them fair compensation.

Bringing decades of experience in the personal injury field to you and your case, our lawyers offer personalized attention, focus on your claim, and bring solid results.

What Does it Cost to Hire a Lawyer from this Firm?

Hiring a lawyer can be complicated and expensive. Often, lawyers are paid by the hour, and the hourly rate can add up quickly. However, our firm adheres to the contingency-based method.

This method is often recommended for people who don’t have the resources to hire a lawyer. You, as the client, don’t need to pay any fees in advance. Instead, you’ll agree on a percentage rate (typically from 33% to 40% of the total sum you will receive from winning compensation) that your lawyers will receive on the condition that you win or settle. If, for some reason, you lose your case, you won’t need to pay any fees to your lawyer

A contingency-fee method is a helpful option when hiring a lawyer as you aren’t forced to spend any money in advance. And since your lawyer will only get paid if you do, you know your lawyer will be motivated to win your case.

Chalik & Chalik Injury Lawyers Helps Victims of Defective Products

Our law firm’s experience in the field of personal injury will help you or your loved one by providing you with a solid case and strong representation in court. In addition, they’ll fight to recover all damages you’ve suffered because of Philips. 

Compensation may cover:

• Pain and suffering
• Disfigurement
• Current and future medical costs
• Diminished quality of life
• Diminished earning capacity

At the end of the day, our team’s main goal is to help people who need it – to give a voice to victims of corporate negligence. Throughout our years of practice in the personal injury field, we’ve helped many people find justice. If you want to know if you have a strong case before moving forward with your lawsuit, contact Chalik & Chalik Injury Lawyers for a free consultation at (855) 529-0269.