We are a group of international litigation lawyers and solicitors, specialized in health and medical negligences cases, in partnership with consumer associations. Led by French attorney Olivier Aumaitre, we defend the interest of thousands victims of PIP breast implants. Thanks to our actions more than 22000 women have already received interim compensation. Victims can still join our case.
PIP implants have a rupture rate 6 times higher than other brands.
PIP rupture or leakage may result in:
– inflammation of the lymphatic nodes
– pulmonary issues
– pain (breast, joints, limbs, etc)
– depression
– fatigue
A comprehensive list of medical complications is still to be investigated
Health authorities recommend removal of PIP implants as a precautionary measure
Many victims still have PIP implants:
It is estimated that more than 50% of affected women still have PIP implants. Most of them can not afford surgery costs for removal.
Victims are spread over 60 countries
Latin America and Europe have the highest number of victims. Here are the main affected countries and estimated numbers of victims:
Colombia (60000), Venezuela (40000), Great-Britain (50000), France (30000), Spain (18000) Brazil (12000), Italy (10000), Mexico (10000), Argentina (12000), Australia (6000), Sweden, Denmark, Norway, Finland (5000), Ireland (3000), Germany (3000) Ecuador (2000), Thailand (2000), Bulgaria (2000), Holland (2000), Hungary (2000), China (1500), Iran (1500), Peru (1500), Uruguay (1000), Iceland (800), Austria (500), Belgium, Turkey, Poland, Greece, Czech Republic, Romania, Tunisia, Panama, Costa Rica, Syria, Lebanon, Israel, South Africa, Algeria…
The experts appointed by the court to assess the damage to the patients gave clear indications on their working methodology and the level of each item of harm.
On the basis of their first reports, we asked the court to decide on final compensation.
For a first group of patients the amounts requested ranged from 17,000 to 70,000 euros.
You can estimate your compensation yourself using our online calculator.
OF CLAIMS INTRODUCED IN COURT BY OLIVIER AUMAITRE WERE AWARDED INTERIM COMPENSATION
PATIENTS REPRESENTED BY PIPA LAWYERS
Documents prepared. WE translate and assembles claim files for victims.
WE HAVE BEEN WORKING ON THE CASE SINCE APRIL 2010
To date, the civil proceedings we have initiated are the only ones that can secure compensation to PIP victims.Women who trusted PIPA have been compensated.
Make a precedent: having thousands women suing the liable companies will change the way medical devices are certified
You deserve compensation: all PIP victims have suffered moral damages and many of them have suffered physically
We have been fighting for victims from the very beginning of the scandal and were the first to obtain compensation. No one knows better than us the judicial and medical aspects of this case.
Known as the leading lawyer, Olivier Aumaitre is the one who started the case against TUV and who, due to his judicial success, opened the way to compensation. His fight is yours.
To start to claim compensation you must only prove that you have been fitted with PIP implants. A copy of PIP card, a certificate from your surgeon or a surgical report are sufficient to start with.
Yes. No matter whether you had your implants removed or not, you are entitled to seek compensation.
Yes. You have at least suffered moral damage and anxiety. Complication could appear later. Whatever the level of complication you had, you can receive compensation.
We have already obtained compensation for victims from more than 15 different countries. Victims from all nationalities can join the case.
Register on our platform to get complete information. All financial conditions are explained in detail in the proposal that we will send you. Receiving our contract does not commit you in any way: you are free to accept it or not.
French courts open the way to compensation for victims The Court of Appeal of Aix-en-Provence confirmed today the judgement of the Commercial Court of Toulon
On Thursday 10 December 2020, the final hearing was held before the Commercial Court of Toulon in the so-called TUV 4 procedure for more than
Several French courts will rule in the coming months on the responsibility of the certifier of the fraudulent breast implants. Its certification enabled their worldwide
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