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If a port catheter fractured, migrated, clotted, or caused a serious infection, you may be eligible to join a federal litigation that just produced a $40 million verdict. Here is what asking about it actually involves. Who Direct2Attorney is We are a legal marketing and referral service — not a law firm. We do not…

PUBLISHED SEPTEMBER 16, 2026 UPDATED SEPTEMBER 2026 3 MIN READ
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If a port catheter fractured, migrated, clotted, or caused a serious infection, you may be eligible to join a federal litigation that just produced a $40 million verdict. Here is what asking about it actually involves.

Who Direct2Attorney is

We are a legal marketing and referral service — not a law firm. We do not give legal advice. We confirm a few basic facts and, if your situation appears to fit, connect you with an independent participating law firm handling Bard PowerPort claims. The attorney-client relationship, if formed, is with that firm.

Three questions we start with

01

Which device? A Bard PowerPort or related Bard port catheter. If you are not sure, that is fine — a participating firm can pull implant records.

02

What happened? Fracture, migration, perforation, blood clot, infection, or removal surgery. Medical treatment for the complication is the key marker.

03

When and where? The implant date, the complication date, and your state. These determine which deadlines apply.


Two more bellwether trials are set for October and December 2026. Firms are accepting new cases now, while verdicts are still setting the range.

Direct2Attorney · How It Works

What you handle vs. what the firm handles


You

A few minutes
  • Submit the form or call
  • Answer the three questions above
  • Sign a records release if you proceed
  • Decide whether to retain the firm

The participating firm

If you proceed
  • Obtains implant and treatment records
  • Confirms device identification
  • Files in the MDL and manages deadlines
  • Handles all communication with the defense

Privacy and cost

Intake is encrypted and documented with a TrustedForm consent certificate. Your information is shared only with participating firms and the vendors needed to evaluate your request, subject to our Privacy Policy and applicable law. The review is free. Participating firms typically work on contingency, so fees are generally paid only from a recovery. Confirm terms in writing.

What this means if you're considering a claim

Deadlines vary by state and can run from the date of injury or discovery. The litigation is active and moving quickly. A review now preserves your options at no cost.

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Common Questions

Can a family member start this for a patient who has passed away?

Yes. Wrongful death claims are part of the litigation. The estate representative typically pursues them.

What if my records don't say "PowerPort"?

Implant logs use model and lot numbers. A firm can match them.

Do I need to stop chemotherapy or change doctors?

No. A claim does not affect your medical care.

Is Direct2Attorney a law firm?

No. We are a referral service. Submitting a form does not create an attorney-client relationship.

Does the case review cost anything?

No. Direct2Attorney’s review is free, and participating law firms typically work on contingency, meaning fees are generally paid only if there is a recovery. Confirm fee terms in writing with the firm.


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Contacting Direct2Attorney does not create an attorney-client relationship and does not guarantee that any law firm will accept your case.