Quick Answer: What are my legal rights if a medical device failed inside my body in Baton Rouge? If a medical device failed inside your body and caused harm, you may have the right to sue the manufacturer, distributor, or hospital under Louisiana's Products Liability Act. You can claim full damages including medical costs, future treatment, lost wages, and pain and suffering. A defective medical device lawyer at Lindsey Scott Law Firm reviews these cases for free and you pay