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Privacy Policy

This privacy policy sets out how our law firm uses and protects any information that you give when you use this website.

We are committed to ensuring that your privacy is protected. Should we ask you to provide certain information by which you can be identified when using this website, you can be assured that it will only be used in accordance with this privacy statement.

We may change this policy from time to time by updating this page. You should check this page periodically to ensure that you are happy with any changes. This policy is effective from 9/7/2023.

What We Collect 

We may collect the following information:

What We Do With the Information We Gather

We require this information to understand your needs more thoroughly and provide you with a better service, and in particular for the following reasons:

Security 

We are committed to ensuring that your information is protected and secure. In order to prevent unauthorized access or disclosures we have put in place suitable physical, electronic, and managerial procedures to safeguard and secure the information we collect online.

Web Server Logs 

When you visit our website, we may track information about your visit and store that information in web server logs. These are digital records of the activities on our sites. The servers automatically capture and save the information electronically. Examples of the information we may collect include:
The information we collect in web server logs helps us administer the site, analyze its usage, protect the website and its content from inappropriate use, and improve the user’s experience.

Cookies

In order to offer and provide a customized and personal service, our websites and applications may use cookies and similar technologies to store and help track information about you. Cookies are simply small pieces of data that are sent to your browser from a Web server and stored on your computer’s hard drive. We use cookies to help remind us who you are and to help you navigate our sites during your visits. 

Cookies also can tell us where visitors go on a website and allow us to save preferences for you so you won’t have to re-enter them each time you visit. The use of cookies is relatively standard. Most Internet browsers are initially set up to accept cookies, but you can use your browser to either notify you when you receive a cookie or to disable cookies.

If you wish to disable cookies from this site, you can do so using your browser. You should understand that some features of many sites may not function properly if you don’t accept cookies. For more information about using browsers to manage cookies, please see All About Cookies. You can also refuse to accept Flash cookies from this website using Adobe’s Flash management tools. You can opt out of Google’s use of cookies by visiting Google’s Ad Settings.

By visiting this website, you consent to the use of cookies and similar technologies in accordance with this Privacy Statement.

Mobile/SMS/Text

Our law firm may use a standard-rate, recurring SMS program which assists new clients of the firm in the intake and onboarding process. Messaging and data rates may apply. By opting into our program, end-users agree to receive pre-written SMS messages from or on behalf of our firm via short code, and understand that consent is not a condition of service. Reply STOP at any time to stop receiving texts.

Pixels & Tracking

We and our third-party providers may use cookies and other technologies such as log files, cookies, tracking pixels, and website analytics tools and services to collect personal information automatically about you. Such information includes your geolocation and the online identifiers, device information, and online activity information described above.

To facilitate the automatic collection described above, we may use Pixels: Pixels are also known as “web beacons,” or “clear GIFs.” They are typically used to determine whether a webpage or email was accessed or opened, or that certain content was viewed or links clicked. Data collected from pixels is often used to compile statistics about usage of websites and the success of email marketing campaigns.

Links to Other Websites 

Our website may contain links to enable you to visit other websites of interest conveniently. However, once you have used these links to leave our site, you should note that we do not have any control over that other website. 

Therefore, we cannot be responsible for the protection and privacy of any information which you provide whilst visiting such sites, and such sites are not governed by this privacy statement. You should exercise caution and closely examine the privacy statement applicable to the website in question.

Controlling Your Personal Information

We will not sell, distribute or lease your personal information to third parties unless we have your permission or are required by law.

If you decide that you do not want to receive further emails or calls regarding your inquiry from us, you may submit a message using the contact form on our site with a request that we do not continue to email, call, or otherwise contact you.

If you believe that any information we are holding on you is incorrect or incomplete, please send us a message using the form on this page. We will promptly correct any information.

Opting Out of Marketing Communications

Opt-Out of Marketing Communications. If you no longer wish to receive marketing communications from us, you can let us know by contacting us directly. The electronic marketing communications we send may also contain an opt-out mechanism. 

Please note that it may take up to 10 calendar days to remove your contact information from our marketing communications lists, so you may receive correspondence and materials from us for a short time after you make your request. Please also contact us to update or correct your information if it changes, or if you believe that any information that we have collected about you is inaccurate.

Do Not Track (DNT)

DO NOT TRACK REQUESTS
We adhere to the standards set out in this Privacy Policy and do not monitor or follow any Do Not Track browser requests. To find out more about “Do Not Track,” please visit http://www.allaboutdnt.com.

Third-Party Services

Third-party Services: We may regularly use services hosted by third parties to assist in providing our services and to help us understand the use of our site by our visitors. These services may collect information sent by your browser as part of a web page request, including your IP address or cookies. If these third-party services collect information, they do so anonymously in the aggregate to provide information helpful to us such as website trends. This is done without identifying individual visitors.

In addition, we may use services provided by third parties to display relevant content, products, services, and other materials to you. These third parties may use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to collect or receive information from this website and elsewhere on the internet. They may then use that information to provide measurement services so we can understand your interests and retarget advertisements based on your previous visits to this website. Please keep in mind that we do not share your personal information with any third-party advertiser, ad server, or ad network.

Thank you! 

NEED COMPENSATION FOR AN INJURY FROM A BARD POWERPORT CATHETER PRODUCT?

Our lawyers can pursue financial assistance on your behalf through a lawsuit.

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Legal action with our team can help:

✅ Secure costs associated with medical treatment for injuries
✅ Restore a better quality of life for injured patients and their families
✅ Relieve the burdens of debt and financial hardship
✅ Hold Bard and its subsidiary companies liable for negligent conduct

We are here to fight for the rights of the injured.

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Bard PowerPort Devices Are Causing Severe Injury

Defective Bard PowerPort catheter devices have caused pain, suffering, severe injury, and in some extreme cases, death.

Bard Allegedly Knew About the Risks and Still Hasn’t Issued a Recall

According to reports, Bard allegedly knew about the fracturing, migration, and infection issues since the 2000s and has yet to recall their products.

Financial Compensation May Be Available to Injured Victims

Those injured or affected by a PowerPort product may be eligible for significant compensation. Fill out the form to speak with a lawyer to get the process started.

Which PowerPort Models Were Affected?

  • PowerPort™ ISP M.R.I.™ Implantable Port
  • PowerPort™ M.R.I.™ Implantable Port
  • PowerPort™ ClearVUE™ Implantable Port
  • PowerPort™ ClearVUE™ ISP Implantable Port
  • PowerPort™ ClearVUE™ Slim Implantable Port
  • Bard MRI Ports
  • BardPort
  • Bard PowerPort
  • Bard SlimPort
  • Titanium Low-Profile
  • Vaccess CT
  • X-Port ISP
  • Various other products

While there are risks to all implantable port devices, claims point to specific design defects in Bard devices that increase the likelihood of the catheter fracturing, migrating, and causing infection.

Bard PowerPorts are typically implanted in individuals requiring chemotherapy for breast, lung, stomach, and other types of cancer.

We Can Help Secure the Financial Assistance Needed for Healing

Those injured by a PowerPort device may be facing mounting debt and financial hardships. At Matthews & Associates, we will work hard to ensure our clients receive the full amount of compensation under the law.

Financial awards may be significant and can cover:

  • Medical expenses and hospital bills
  • Medication and pharmacy costs
  • Expenses associated with correction surgeries
  • Invoices for follow-up treatment, rehab, and physical therapy
  • Pain and suffering costs
  • Lost wages due to missing work
  • Wrongful death expenses

A monetary award can help injured individuals dealing with chemo port complications and their families get back on their feet and experience an improved quality of life. At Matthews & Associates, we have a proven track record of securing significant financial compensation for those injured by defective medical devices.

We are on hand to provide much-needed guidance. Our attorneys have extensive experience fighting for the rights of those injured by defective medical products.

We stand by our commitment to provide the highest standard of legal services.

How to Get Started With a Bard PowerPort Lawsuit

It only takes 3 quick steps to get started with a claim:

1. Fill Out Our Online Form

Act quickly and submit the requested info, as the filing time may be restricted.

2. Free Case Review

We will reach out to schedule a free, no-obligation consultation to discuss your case.

3. We Devise a Strategy

Our team of experienced lawyers will craft a strong legal strategy for the quickest and most effective recovery.

Take Action Now: Hold Bard Accountable for Their Negligent Actions

Who Can File?

Patients should contact one of our lawyers promptly if they or a loved one were fitted with a PowerPort product and experienced:

  • Infection
  • Migration
  • Perforation
  • Blood Clots
  • Cardiac Punctures
  • Death
  • Hematoma
  • Hemorrhage
  • Necrosis of Tissue
  • Pulmonary Embolism
  • Severe Pain
  • Blood Vessel Laceration

Lawsuits are being brought against Becton Dickinson and Company, as well as its subsidiaries, Bard Access Systems Inc. and C.R. Bard Inc.

Design defects in the Bard PowerPort catheters involve fragments of the catheter breaking free in patient’s veins. This has caused catheter migration, blood clots, infections, and even fatalities.

>> Action must be taken now, as filing deadlines may apply.

Placing Profits Over Safety — Consumers Deserve Better

Reports allege that the manufacturer prioritized profits over patient safety by concealing thousands of reports involving PowerPort problems, failures, and injuries from medical professionals.

Bard took advantage of the FDA’s Alternative Summary Reporting (ASR) program. This controversial program allowed high rates of adverse event reports (ASRs) to be hidden from the public through loopholes and exemptions.

Reports of device failures submitted using ASR were not made publicly available until 2019.

Consumers and patients deserve better than this. Take legal action now so medical product standards can improve and further injuries prevented.

Doctor listening To patient's chest using a stethoscope.