How The Dexcom G6 System Works
People with diabetes use the Dexcom G6 to monitor glucose. It is a patch device applied to the user’s abdomen, and a small sensor monitors glucose and transmits readings every five minutes to an app on the user’s cell phone. An alarm is triggered if their blood sugar drops too low or is above safe levels. Malfunction of the alarm system is a serious issue because the user would not be timely notified of dangerously high or low blood sugar levels. If the Dexcom G6 is integrated with an automated insulin dosing system, an increase in blood sugar would result in the pump releasing the necessary insulin. A proper functioning device is critical to the appropriate insulin dosing, as inaccurate monitoring puts a patient’s health at risk.
Potential Adverse Health Issues Associated With Dexcom G6 Failure
If you have diabetes, you understand the importance of precise glucose measurements to receive appropriate insulin doses to manage your disease. If the device does not generate accurate readings or you are not alerted to a glucose level that is too low or too high, you can suffer serious health effects.
You may initially experience minor symptoms, including dizziness, fatigue, confusion, or anxiety, or you may appear pale with clammy skin. These signs alone may indicate your glucose monitor is not providing accurate readings. However, longer-term dangers of low blood sugar are more severe and can result in a brain injury, seizures, or even death.
What a Dexcom G6 Lawyer Can Do for You
If your answers to the quiz reveal that you are eligible to file a claim, an attorney from Hughes & Coleman Injury Lawyers can guide you through the legal process. We are passionate about pursuing the compensation you deserve by holding Dexcom accountable for their product’s defects if you suffered injuries or your loved one died due to a Dexcom G6 malfunction. We know starting a lawsuit can be intimidating, but we will be with you every step of the way.
By engaging an experienced mass tort attorney from Hughes & Coleman Injury Lawyers, you will have the legal representation you need to pursue your claim. With extensive experience handling mass tort cases for many clients, we are well-equipped to file a claim on your behalf. We will investigate how the malfunction of the Dexcom G6 you were using caused your injuries, examine your medical records, and carefully analyze the monitor itself. If necessary, we will engage an expert to generate a report demonstrating the causal link between the product’s failure and your injuries. We aim to assist you in pursuing the money you need to cover your losses due to the product malfunction of the Dexcom G6.
The Timeline for Filing a Dexcom G6 Lawsuit
Each state’s statute of limitations sets a deadline for filing personal injury lawsuits, including those for injuries arising from defective products. Failure to comply with this deadline will prevent you from pursuing money for your losses in court, as the judge will likely dismiss your case for late filing.
At Hughes & Coleman Injury Lawyers, our attorneys are well-versed in product liability laws and will keep track of the deadline to file suit and all other pertinent deadlines. In some states, the deadline to file is only one year from the date of injury or death, so it is important to get started as soon as possible.
Compensation Available Through a Dexcom G6 Lawsuit
Every case is different, so you can expect your mass tort attorney from Hughes & Coleman Injury Lawyers to analyze your case and advise you concerning the nature and amount of compensation you can pursue. However, injured parties in most personal injury and mass tort cases can claim money for the following:
Past and Future Medical Expenses
Physical Therapy Costs
Lost Wages
Loss of Future Earning Capacity
Pain and Suffering
Mental Distress
You may have heard about punitive damages and wonder whether they are recoverable in your case. You must prove that Dexcom acted with malice, fraud, or recklessness with clear and convincing evidence to bring a successful punitive damages claim. The court may award punitive damages to hold the company accountable for its acts (or omissions) concerning the Dexcom G6’s safety and also deter similar conduct by other manufacturers. Punitive damages are not available in a settlement. They may only be awarded at trial.
Contact Hughes & Coleman Injury Lawyers About Your Dexcom G6 Injury Today
At Hughes & Coleman Injury Lawyers, our mass tort attorneys are ready to assist you. If your quiz results indicate you are eligible to file a Dexcom G6 claim, we will start working on your case immediately. No matter where in the country your injuries occurred, our attorneys can help you.
When you are ready to initiate your claim against Dexcom, you can count on the strong legal representation you will receive from Hughes & Coleman Injury Lawyers. Take our quiz to find out if you’re eligible to file a claim.